These Boneless BBQ Wings are an easy family dinner or game day appetizer! Juicy pieces of chicken breast are fried in a crispy and flavorful breading, then tossed in a thick and sticky barbeque sauce. It's a sweet and savory flavor that's sure to please.
Place the eggs in a shallow bowl or pie plate and whisk well, then add the chicken pieces and stir to coat completely.
2 eggs
In a separate shallow bowl, add the flour, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and salt and mix well.
1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Working with a few pieces of chicken at a time, remove the chicken from the egg mixture and let any excess egg mixture drip off. Transfer the pieces to the flour mixture and toss to coat the chicken well.
For best results, refrigerate the chicken for 10-20 minutes. This step will help the breading stay on the chicken.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Place the chicken in the oil, leaving some space between them. Work in batches, if needed. Cook for 3 minutes, then flip the chicken over and continue cooking an additional 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
Transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate. Cool for a minute or two, then transfer them to a large bowl and toss them with the bbq sauce.
1 cup bbq sauce
Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.Tips:
For extra flavor, try marinating the chicken in barbecue sauce for a few hours. Remove the chicken from the sauce and pat it dry before breading.
For extra crunch, add ½ cup of Panko bread crumbs to the flour mixture.
Refrigerate the breaded chicken for 30 minutes before frying it in oil. This refrigeration allows time for the eggs and flour to adhere to the chicken fully and will help the breading stay on when frying.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should be 165°F (74°C).
Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce
1cupketchup
½cuphoney
¼cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonpaprika
¼teaspoonchili powder
¼teaspoononion powder
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
Stir all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.