Boneless Buffalo Chicken "Wings"

Ingredients for Boneless Buffalo Chicken "Wings"

• 475ml buttermilk

• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (preferably Frank's)

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided, plus more

• 900g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1" strips

• 375g plain flour

• 2 tablespoons garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 120ml hot sauce (preferably Frank's)

• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

• 120ml soured cream

• 60ml buttermilk

• 60ml crumbled blue cheese

• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

• 4 celery stalks, cut crosswise into 4–5" pieces

• A deep-fry thermometer

Stir buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon salt in a wide, shallow bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.

Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon salt in a large bowl.

Working in batches, transfer chicken to bowl with flour mixture. Toss to coat, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or large platter. Working in batches again, dip in buttermilk mixture, allow excess to drip off, then dip again in flour mixture. Transfer back to baking sheet and chill at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.

Meanwhile, cook butter, hot sauce, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.

Whisk soured cream, buttermilk, blue cheese, pepper, salt, and 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chives in a small bowl. Top with remaining 1 teaspoon chives.

Preheat oven to 121°C. Set a wire rack over another rimmed baking sheet.

Pour oil into a large heavy pot fitted with thermometer to a depth of 2". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 177°C. Working in batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until crispy and golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 74°C, 4–6 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to prepared wire rack, season with salt, and keep warm in oven.

Right before serving, transfer fried chicken to a large bowl. Pour hot sauce mixture over and gently turn with tongs until coated. Serve with blue cheese dip and celery sticks alongside.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.