Description
Spicy, crispy boneless chicken pieces coated in buttery buffalo sauce and stacked into soft slider buns with creamy dressing—these Buffalo Boneless Hot Wings Sliders are a fiery flavor explosion perfect for game day or party snacking.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs: 1.5 pounds, cut into slider-sized chunks – juicy and perfect for frying.
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup – forms the base of the crispy coating.
- Buttermilk: 1 cup – tenderizes and helps the coating stick.
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon – adds savory depth to the breading.
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon – adds color and mild smoky flavor.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – essential for seasoning.
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon – adds a gentle kick.
- Oil for Frying: Enough for shallow or deep frying – makes it golden and crisp.
- Hot Sauce (like Frank’s RedHot): ½ cup – the bold, tangy base of the buffalo flavor.
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons – mellows the heat and adds richness.
- Slider Buns: 12 small buns – soft and sturdy enough to hold it all together.
- Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing: ½ cup – creamy, cooling contrast to the heat.
- Pickles or Coleslaw (optional): For extra crunch and tang.
- Fresh Parsley or Green Onions (chopped): For garnish and freshness.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Line a tray with a wire rack for draining.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another, pour the buttermilk.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set up your frying station—flour bowl, buttermilk bowl, wire rack, and hot oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Dip chicken chunks in flour, then buttermilk, then back into the flour. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry chicken pieces in batches for 4–5 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to wire rack.
- Finishing Touches: Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in hot sauce to make buffalo sauce. Toss hot chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve and Enjoy: Place sauced chicken onto toasted slider buns. Add ranch or blue cheese, plus optional toppings. Serve immediately and dig in!
Notes
- Rest breaded chicken before frying for extra crispy coating.
- Use a mix of hot sauce and butter for classic buffalo balance.
- Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess and boost texture.