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    Home » Real Food » Turkey and Chicken Recipes » Boneless Chicken Wings

    Boneless Chicken Wings

    By Kristen Chidsey | 10 Comments | Published September 14, 2019 | Updated September 16, 2020 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Grab the napkins and some friends! These Buffalo Boneless Wings are the BEST appetizer for parties and watching football! While buffalo is classic for boneless chicken wings, try out other flavors for more delicious varieties.

    Boneless Chicken Wings have all the flavor of Buffalo Chicken Wings, minus the bones! Seasoned perfectly, these Baked Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings are a game day favorite! 

    This recipe was inspired by Buffalo Wild Wing's Boneless Buffalo Wings. Flavored like Instant Pot Chicken Wings and crispy like Air Fryer Chicken Wings, these boneless wings are crispy, crunchy, juicy, and spicy.

    Basket of Boneless Wings with Ranch Dressing and Carrots and Celery

    Boneless Chicken Wings

    While not made with actual chicken wings, these Boneless Wings, are every bit as flavorful as classic Buffalo Wings, with a lot more meat!

    Chunks of chicken are marinated in buttermilk and then coated in a panko breading before being baked until crispy.

    These boneless wings have a crispy, crunchy exterior, yet the chicken is tender and juicy. And of course, these boneless chicken wings are finished with tender spicy buffalo sauce, for the ultimate flavor.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken--use boneless skinless chicken breasts, boneless skinless chicken thighs, or chicken tenders. You can cut the chicken into 2-inch cubes or chicken strips. I find chicken breasts give the best texture to these boneless wings.
    • Buttermilk--if you don't have buttermilk at home, no need to purchase any! Add 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk or non-dairy milk and let sit for 5 minutes--and then you have homemade buttermilk.
    • Breadcrumbs--I prefer panko bread crumbs to traditional bread crumbs as the texture is much crispier and lighter.
    • Flour--A little bit of flour helps the bread crumbs stick to the chicken.
    • Hot Sauce--Use your favorite Cayenne sauce, like Frank's Red Hot.
    • Honey--The honey helps to balance the heat of the cayenne sauce for a perfect homemade buffalo sauce.
    • Butter (optional)--If you want your buffalo sauce to be a bit richer, add in some melted butter--this is what most restaurants do.
    • Seasonings--It is important to season each step. By adding salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika to the marinade and the breading for the most flavor. I also add some garlic to the Buffalo Sauce for a more well-rounded flavor.

    How to Make Boneless Buffalo Wings

    Step One: Prepare Chicken Strips

    • Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 2-inch chunks. Alternatively, you can use chicken tenders--just be sure to trim off the tendon.

    Step Two: Marinate Chicken

    • Whisk buttermilk with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
    • Submerge chicken strips in buttermilk mixture (either in a Ziploc bag or sealed container) and refrigerate.
    • Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes up to 12 hours.

    Step Three: Bread Chicken

    • Mix together flour, panko, and seasonings.
    • Remove chicken from marinade and then dredge in the breading mixture, shaking off excess.

    Step Four: Bake Boneless Wings

    • Place breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with a baking rack. It is best to bake these boneless wings on a baking rack so the heat can circulate evenly and all parts of the chicken can crisp up.
    • Bake until crisp and browned and chicken has reached 165 degrees, for about 10-12 minutes.

    Step Five: Toss with Buffalo Sauce

    • Mix together hot sauce, honey, and butter if using.
    • Toss cooked chicken with sauce and serve immediately with homemade ranch dressing or bleu cheese.

    Step by step photos of how to make boneless buffalo wings

    Storage

    These boneless wings are best served immediately so they remain crisp and crunchy.

    If you do happen to have leftover boneless wings, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat by placing on a sheet pan and broiling for 2 minutes per side, or until warmed through. I don't recommend reheating using the microwave, as the breading will get soggy.

    Recipe Modifications

    • For Dairy-Free Boneless Wings--use unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk in place of buttermilk and omit butter from the Buffalo Sauce.
    • For Gluten Free Boneless Wings--use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
    • Barbecue Boneless Wings--Instead of buffalo sauce, toss the baked boneless wings with your favorite BBQ sauce. The seasoning in the marinade and breading remain the same.
    • Honey Mustard Boneless Wings--Omit the paprika from the marinade and add 1 tablespoon mustard. Once boneless wings have been baked, toss with honey mustard sauce.

    More Classic Game Day Recipes

    • The Most Amazing Taco Dip
    • Skinny Spinach Artichoke Dip
    • Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
    • Spicy Sausage Cups
    • Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
    • Texas Caviar

    If you enjoyed this recipe for Boneless Chicken Wings, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below. 

    Boneless wings with ranch dressing and celery in basket

    Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings

    All the flavor of Buffalo Chicken Wings, minus the bones! Seasoned perfectly, these Baked Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings are a game day favorite!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 18 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Marinate: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 194kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch chunks

    For the Marinade

    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    For the Breading

    • ¼ cup flour
    • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    For the Buffalo Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder divided
    • ⅓ cup hot sauce like Franks Red Hot
    • 1 tablespoon honey
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    Instructions

    • Cut each chicken breast into 2-inch chunks.
    • Whisk together buttermilk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place chicken in buttermilk mixture and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
    • After the chicken has been marinated, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Combine the flour, panko, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and paprika in a small shallow dish.
    • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Place the coated chicken strips onto a baking rack that is on top of a baking sheet. S
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked to 165 degrees. There is no need to flip the chicken strips, as the heat will circulate around the baking rack, getting all sides crispy.
    • While the chicken is baking, combine the remaining teaspoon of garlic powder with hot sauce, honey, and melted butter if using.
    • Once the chicken is baked, brush each side of the boneless wing with the buffalo mixture and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, boneless skinless chicken thighs, or chicken tenders can be used to create boneless "wings."
    Homemade Buttermilk--Add 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk or non-dairy milk and let sit for 5 minutes--and then you have homemade buttermilk.
    Baking Sheet: It is best to bake these boneless wings on a baking rack so the heat can circulate evenly and all parts of the chicken can crisp up. 
    For Dairy-Free Boneless Wings--use unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk in place of buttermilk and omit butter from the Buffalo Sauce. 
    For Gluten Free Boneless Wings--use 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour Blend and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
    Storage: These boneless wings are best served immediately so they remain crisp and crunchy. If you do happen to have leftover boneless wings, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat by placing on a sheet pan and broiling for 2 minutes per side, or until warmed through. I don't recommend reheating using the microwave, as the breading will get soggy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 481mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Cathy

      March 29, 2015 at 11:16 am

      We love the flavor of chicken wings but not the calories for the little bit of meat on them! Can't wait to try your recipe with more meat made healthy!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 29, 2015 at 12:03 pm

        This is a great substitute Cathy! Hope you give them a try!

        Reply
    2. Denise Wright

      March 29, 2015 at 9:56 am

      This looks so good I want to eat it right now. I would love to eat these on salad ......pinning!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 29, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        Oh great idea--on a salad would be fab!!

        Reply
    3. Miz Helen

      September 09, 2014 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      I will be trying this recipe, it looks so good! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    4. Weekends Are Fun (Linky)

      September 06, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      4 stars
      I would much rather have more meat and this little recipe will be great. It looks great!! Thanks
      I would also like to invite you to my Weekends Are Fun Party too.
      Have a great weekend, Happy Fall!!

      Reply
    5. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

      September 05, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      I love chicken wings, but I agree with you, it's a lot of work for not a lot of meat! I love your idea! They look and sound delicious!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 06, 2014 at 7:18 am

        You will really enjoy these "wings" Great crunch and flavor just like a traditional wing!

        Reply
    6. Natashalh

      September 04, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      I love panko and I think actual wings are way too annoying to eat! My husband loves them, though. I think this would be a great compromise for us! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my blog earlier. =)

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 04, 2014 at 9:46 pm

        Sounds like your house is very similar to mine! My hubbie thought these were the PERFECT compromise. I hope your does as well 🙂

        Reply

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