Description
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful Boneless Chicken Wings, perfect for game day or as a delicious appetizer. These juicy chicken bites are coated in a seasoned flour mixture, fried to perfection, and tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Wing Sauce (optional):
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in buttermilk and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil, coat chicken in flour mixture, and fry until golden.
- Toss in Sauce: Mix hot sauce, melted butter, and honey for the sauce, then toss fried chicken in it.
- Serve: Serve hot with dressing and celery sticks if desired.
Notes
- For a baked version, follow coating instructions and bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air fry at 400°F for 14–16 minutes for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
