Boneless Buffalo Wings

Buffalo Chicken Bites… aka boneless wings! They’re easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and best of all they’re baked, not fried! They make a delicious appetizer or snack… and we love adding them to our favorite salads!

The last time I was on an airplane I struck up a conversation with the woman next to me. Or, I should say, she struck up a conversation with me. I was editing photos of homemade buffalo sauce, and we got to talking about buffalo wings.

She told me that she LOVES buffalo wings, but doesn’t understand why anyone would eat boneless wings. And just for the sake of conversation, I agreed with her. I said, “Boneless wings are basically just chicken nuggets,” which she thought was the funniest thing ever.

So naturally, I had to come up with a recipe! Introducing the best boneless buffalo wings… aka buffalo chicken bites… aka glorified chicken nuggets. (To be fair, they’re waaaaay better than chicken nuggets.)

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and homemade buffalo sauce, they’re actually insanely addictive. Better than I’ve ever had at a restaurant… with or without bones!

ingredients in buffalo chicken bites

Chicken – I used 1n1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces.

Eggs – 2 beaten eggs are used to coat the chicken before dipping them in seasoned flour. Egg helps the flour stick.

Flour – All purpose flour is used to coat the chicken, giving it a very light “breading” when baked.

Seasonings – I used a combination of chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to season the flour. Feel free to add additional seasonings to taste.

Buffalo sauce – Once the chicken is baked, toss in buffalo sauce to taste.

how to make baked buffalo chicken bites

Cut the chicken. Cut the chicken breasts into 2 inch pieces.

Prep the eggs & flour. Crack 2 eggs into a medium bowl and whisk gently. In a separate medium bowl combine the flour and seasonings and mix well.

Coat the chicken. Dip each piece of chicken first into the beaten eggs and then into the seasoned flour, making sure it’s fully coated. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or generously brushed with olive oil.

Bake. Bake at 450° F for 8 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 6-10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165° F.

Toss with buffalo sauce. Toss chicken in buffalo sauce; garnish with sliced green onions and minced parsley.

storing & reheating

Leftover boneless wings can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, transfer to a small baking sheet and bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until hot. You can also reheat them in the air fryer at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until hot.