Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe – Crispy Homemade Wings

Who doesn’t love the tangy, spicy goodness of buffalo wings? These boneless buffalo chicken bites deliver all the incredible flavor of traditional wings without the hassle of navigating around bones. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a perfectly seasoned, crispy batter and tossed in a classic butter-hot sauce mixture, these bite-sized morsels are perfect for game day gatherings, parties, or any time you’re craving that iconic buffalo wing experience.

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Why This Recipe Works

The secret to exceptional boneless buffalo chicken bites lies in the double-dredging technique, which creates an incredibly crispy coating. The seasoned flour mixture provides layers of flavor, while the milk and egg wash help the coating adhere perfectly. The simple buffalo sauce made with just butter and hot sauce creates that classic tangy, spicy flavor that makes buffalo wings irresistible.

The Perfect Game Day Appetizer

These boneless bites eliminate the mess and inconvenience of traditional wings while maintaining all the beloved flavors. No more sticky fingers or picked-clean bones – just pure buffalo chicken enjoyment that’s perfect for sharing. The bite-sized pieces make them ideal for parties where guests want to eat while socializing.

Ingredients

For the Seasoned Coating:

• All-purpose flour – Creates the base for the crispy coating that holds all the seasonings
• Seasoned salt – Provides a blend of salt and spices that enhances the overall flavor profile
• Ground cumin – Adds warm, earthy depth that complements the buffalo sauce
• Cornstarch – Creates extra crispiness and helps the coating stay crunchy longer
• Black pepper – Contributes subtle heat and aromatic spice
• Paprika – Adds color and mild, sweet pepper flavor
• Chili powder – Provides additional warmth and complexity to the seasoning blend
• Salt – Enhances all other flavors and helps season the chicken throughout

For the Chicken and Wet Coating:

• Boneless skinless chicken tenders – Provides tender, easy-to-cut protein that cooks quickly and evenly
• Whole milk – Creates richness in the wet coating and helps bind the flour mixture
• Large egg – Acts as a binding agent to help the coating adhere to the chicken
• Water – Thins the wet mixture to the perfect consistency for even coating

For Cooking and Sauce:

• Canola or vegetable oil – Used for deep frying to achieve golden, crispy results
• Hot sauce – Frank’s RedHot recommended for authentic buffalo flavor
• Unsalted butter – Creates the classic creamy buffalo sauce when combined with hot sauce

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Bites

1. Combine flour, seasoned salt, cumin, cornstarch, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, water, and egg.
3. Cut chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
4. Prepare the hot sauce by melting the butter and the hot sauce together over low heat in a pot. Stir to combine as butter melts.
5. Remove hot sauce from heat once the butter has melted and is thoroughly combined.
6. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, dip into milk and egg mixture, then dredge the chicken again in the seasoned flour. Shake off excess flour.
7. Deep fry coated chicken bites in hot canola oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
8. Place chicken bites in a large bowl. Pour hot sauce over chicken bites and toss to coat.

Serve boneless chicken bites with blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks.

Watch the Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites recipe video in the recipe card below.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

• Immediate Serving: Best served hot and fresh for optimal crispiness and flavor
• Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover chicken bites in airtight containers for up to 3 days, keeping sauce separate to prevent sogginess
• Reheating Method: Reheat in a 400°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving as it will make the coating soggy. Re-toss with fresh buffalo sauce if needed

Need more ideas for the big game? Try these recipes

• Ikea Swedish Meatballs
• Wingstop Wings – Garlic Parmesan
• Culver’s Cheese Curds
• Chick-fil-A Nugget Recipe
• Rotel Cheese Dip Recipe
• Homemade Poppers
• Pizza Sliders
• Habanero Hot Wings

Buffalo sauce is not just for wings. Check these out!

• Buffalo Style Meatballs
• Buffalo Sliders
• Buffalo Dip Recipe

And there are plenty more recipes for easy homemade appetizers and the best game day food.