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    Baked Boneless Chicken Wings (Buffalo or BBQ)

    Published: Jul 14, 2020 · Modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Ashlee Welter · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 14 Comments

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    Baked boneless chicken wings are a healthier alternative to normal wings, however taste just as great! This recipe has two options for flavoring - they can be flavored from either a zesty buffalo flavor, or sweet and sticky BBQ sauce.

    I'm always looking for ways to make my recipes taste healthier without compromising the flavor. This specific recipe was created because my family was craving some wings, yet I couldn't find anywhere that sold gluten free wings. Making them at home was an option, but I had no desire to fry them in my house. So, hello BAKED Chicken wings!

    These baked wings are tender, healthy and addicting! They have a crispy coating on the outside with the perfect amount of breading. I hope you love these as much as I do!

    How to Make Boneless Baked Chicken Wings

    Cut chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes. Prepare your dipping stations: mix the flour and spices in one bowl and mix the egg with milk in another bowl. Tip: Place a piece of waxed paper underneath the bowls to make for easy cleanup. Place the bowls close together to prevent excess mess.

    Begin the dipping process. Dip a piece of chicken in the egg mixture and then dip the chicken into the flour mixture. The chicken should be evenly coated with flour.

    Place the coated chicken on a greased cookie sheet about ¼ in apart. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then turn on the broil and bake for another 2 minutes.

    Choose your sauce of choice: BBQ or Wing sauce. Mix with butter and water, then pour over wings. Enjoy!!

    Are Baked Chicken Wings Healthy?

    Baked chicken wings are healthier than fried because they do not get fried in oil. This cuts down on the fat and calorie content of the wings.

    Boneless wings are an excellent lean protein source because they are made from chicken breast. The Buffalo flavor contains 260 calories/serving and the BBQ flavor has 280 calories/serving.

    How to Make Gluten Free Boneless Wings

    Flour is the main ingredient substitution that must be made for these wings to be considered Gluten Free. Simply replace the all purpose flour with a gluten free 1:1 measure for measure flour. I used the brand "King Arthur's Gluten Free Flour" and it worked perfectly!

    Gluten Free Wings- Alternatives to Flour

    While the boneless wings require some form of breading to make them taste the best, there are other alternatives to use in place of flour.

    Place 1 cup of gluten free oatmeal in the food processor or blender, and blend until smooth and no large chunks remain. Another alternative is to use rice chex cereal that has been pureed in a blender. The end texture should be very fine, similar to flour. Please note that using these alternatives may affect the texture and create a slightly crunchier chicken wing.

    Tips for Success

    • Create an assembly line when dipping the chicken. Set up your cube chicken, egg and flour mixtures so that they are all right next to each other.
    • Short on time? Place 6-7 wings in the egg mixture at once, and then dip into the flour mixture until evenly coated.
    • Use a pair of small tongs when dipping to prevent hands from getting too messy.
    • Don't skip the broil step! This helps make sure that the wings have a crispy outer edge.
    • Wings taste great dipped in low fat ranch or blue cheese dressing.

    Foods That Go Well With Baked Chicken Wings

    Wings are great as appetizers, or they can be served as a main entree. Here's a couple ideas of side dishes that go well with boneless wings:

    • Side Salad
    • Sweet Potato Fries
    • Baked Beans
    • Fresh carrots and celery
    baked boneless chicken wings

    Leftover Wings

    These wings will still taste great if they are eaten as leftovers. The wings reheat well and maintain their crispy, texture. Store the leftover wings in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It is not recommended to freeze boneless wings.

    Reheating wings

    Reheat the wings for 2 minutes in a microwave prior to serving. To make these taste extra fresh, prepare the boneless wings as indicated in the recipe, and then wait to add the sauce until right before eating. This helps keep a crispy outer texture on the wings.

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    baked Chicken Wings

    Baked Boneless Chicken Wings (Buffalo or BBQ)

    Ashlee Welter - Pinch of Wellness
    Baked boneless chicken wings have chicken that's covered in a seasoned breading and baked to perfection. Make them buffalo flavor or BBQ flavor.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 32 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 297 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 medium boneless chicken breasts, raw about 2 pounds
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup milk 1%
    • 1.25 cup all purpose flour (ok to sub with gluten free flour that is 1:1 measure to measure ratio)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle seasoning optional
    • ½ teaspoon salt optional

    To Make BBQ Wings

    • ¾ cup Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon water

    To Make Buffalo Wings

    • 2 tablespoon butter melted
    • ¾ cup Sweet Baby Ray's Wing Sauce
    • 2 tablespoon water

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 450F.
    • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick pan release spray.
    • Cut chicken breast into ½ inch cube pieces, discarding any excess fat that is on chicken. Set aside.
    • Combine the egg and milk. Mix well using a fork until combined. Set aside.
    • Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion power, paprika, black pepper, salt and chipotle powder. Set aside.
    • Prepare to assemble the chicken wings. Dip each piece of chicken breast in the egg mixture, remove and immediately dip in the flour mixture. Roll chicken in flour until it is evenly coated, place on the prepared cookie sheet.
    • Repeat the dipping process until all chicken has been coated with egg and flour mixture.
    • Place cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
    • Once timer goes off, set oven to broil and cook for another 2 minutes. (No need to remove the chicken from the oven prior to broiling.
    • Remove from oven and prepare dipping sauce. Baked wings should reach a temperature of 165F with your meat thermometer.

    To Make Buffalo Chicken Wings

    • Combine the Sweet Baby Ray's buffalo sauce, melted butter and water in a large mixing bowl.
    • Add chicken wings and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

    To Make the BBQ Wings

    • Combine the Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, melted butter and water in a large mixing bowl.
    • Add chicken wings and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Buffalo Wings: 230 calories/serving
    BBQ Wings: 280 calories/serving

    Nutrition

    Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g
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    Comments

    1. Jackson's mom

      July 15, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe offers a gluten free option and it is baked not fried! Looks yummy - Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Curt

      August 10, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best boneless chicken wing recipe I've ever had. It was restaurant good. Thank you for the recipe! It is a family favorite.

      Reply
    3. Annette

      October 06, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      Just a question. Why do you put butter and water in the BBQ sauce?

      Reply
      • Pinch of Wellness

        October 17, 2021 at 8:00 pm

        The butter helps create a silky sauce and also helps it stick better to the wings 🙂

        Reply
    4. Andrea L Schumacher

      December 30, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out great. I used BWW sauces from the grocery store to toss them in. All around fav was Asian Zing.

      Reply
      • Pinch of Wellness

        December 30, 2021 at 8:00 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    5. Lauren

      January 15, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      Hey! I noticed the recipe says to cut into 1/2 cubes for the chicken wings. Thinking this has to be a mistake? I’m a rookie chef so I need directions haha! Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Pinch of Wellness

        January 15, 2022 at 5:04 pm

        Hi! Cut the chicken into cubes about 1 - 1.5 in wide by long. Doesn’t have to be exact. I’ll get that updated???? Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    6. Tim

      February 19, 2023 at 12:53 pm

      There’s no oven temp listed

      Reply
      • Ashlee Welter

        February 19, 2023 at 1:13 pm

        Hi! 450F. Full instructions are in recipe card at the bottom of the page ?

        Reply

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