Perfect Boneless Honey BBQ Wings Recipe
These boneless honey BBQ wings are crispy, juicy, and coated in a sticky-sweet glaze. An easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for family dinners or game days.
Servings: 6
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
Optional Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk milk and egg until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, seasoned salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Dip chicken into milk mixture, coat in flour, then repeat for a double coating.
- Place coated chicken on a tray and refrigerate for 25–30 minutes to set.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in small batches for 5–6 minutes per batch, turning halfway until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
- Warm honey BBQ sauce on low heat and toss fried chicken until evenly coated. Serve hot.
Notes
- Chill coated chicken before frying to help the breading stay firm.
- Replace ¼ cup flour with cornstarch for extra crispiness.
- Keep oil temperature steady for even cooking.
- Air fryer option: Cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 236 kcalProtein: 21 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 79 mg
Sodium: 503 mg
Sugar: 2 g
Fiber: 1 g