Baked Boneless Chicken Wings (Buffalo or BBQ)

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

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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• Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
• Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Crockpot Shredded BBQ Chicken