Honey BBQ Boneless Wings Recipe

This Honey BBQ Boneless Wings Recipe is a real show stopper, perfect for game day or a Friday night treat. It isn’t usually made with a double-dip breading method—often it’s just a simple batter—but we’ve coated the chicken twice to create an extra thick, craggy crust that grabs onto the sticky glaze. To make the sauce even richer and glossier, you can whisk a tablespoon of melted butter into the warm BBQ sauce just before tossing. Not traditional, maybe, but very delicious.

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Honey BBQ Boneless Wings Recipe Ingredients

• The Chicken:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized chunks)
  • Vegetable oil (about 1 inch deep for frying)
• The Dry Mix:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Lawry’s seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
• The Wet Mix:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
• The Finish:
  • Honey BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)

How To Make Honey BBQ Boneless Wings Recipe

1. Prep the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into even, bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes) to ensure they cook at the same speed.
2. Make the egg wash: In a medium bowl, whisk the milk and egg together until completely smooth and combined.
3. Season the flour: In a large sealable plastic bag (or a shallow dish), combine the flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, and paprika. Seal the bag and shake well to distribute the spices.
4. Double bread: This is the secret step. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg wash first, then shake them in the flour mixture. Dip them back into the egg wash, and then back into the flour mixture for a second coating. This gives that essential extra crunch.
5. Chill (The Glue Step): Arrange the breaded chicken on a baking sheet. Place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the flour hydrate and adhere to the chicken so the coating doesn’t fall off in the fryer.
6. Fry until golden: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to medium-high heat (approx 350°F-375°F). Fry the chicken in small batches for about 6 minutes total, flipping halfway through, until they are deep golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
7. Sauce it up: Warm your Honey BBQ sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Place the fried chicken in a large bowl, pour the warm sauce over the top, and toss until every nook and cranny is fully coated. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• The Double Dip: Do not skip the double coating (egg-flour-egg-flour). A single coat will just result in a thin skin; the double coat creates the nooks and crannies needed to hold the thick BBQ sauce.
• The Chill Factor: Resting the chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes is the difference between professional wings and messy ones. It lets the gluten relax and the egg dry slightly, acting like glue for the breading.
• Batch Frying: Never overcrowd the oil. If you add too much cold chicken at once, the oil temperature drops, and the wings will absorb the grease and become soggy instead of crispy.
• Warm Sauce: Always warm your sauce before tossing. Putting cold sauce on hot fried chicken cools the meat down instantly and makes the crust soggy faster.

What To Serve With Honey BBQ Boneless Wings Recipe

This Honey BBQ Boneless Wings Recipe is classic pub fare that demands crisp, cooling sides. A platter of fresh Celery Sticks and Carrot Sticks is mandatory for crunch and to break up the sweetness of the honey BBQ. Serve with a generous side of Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dip for dunking. For a full meal, pair the wings with golden French Fries or crispy Onion Rings. An ice-cold Lager or a fizzy Cola cuts through the fried batter perfectly.

How To Store Honey BBQ Boneless Wings Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note that the breading will soften significantly because of the sauce.
• Reheat: Reheat in an air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes. Microwaving will turn them into rubbery mush.
• Freeze: It is best to freeze the fried chicken without the sauce. Freeze in a single layer, then bag. Reheat from frozen in the oven, then toss in fresh sauce.

Honey BBQ Boneless Wings Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 650 kcal
• Fat: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 30g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving.

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