Description
Learn how to make delicious boneless chicken wings at home with this easy recipe. These crispy, flavorful chicken bites are perfect for game day or as a party appetizer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce (optional):
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken pieces in buttermilk, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare the coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Fry the chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Toss in sauce: Optional step to coat chicken in buffalo sauce and melted butter.
- Serve: Drain chicken on paper towels, serve hot with desired dips.
Notes
- For a crispier coating, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
- For a lighter version, bake or air fry the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 pieces
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg