Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in a zesty Frank’s buffalo hot sauce and ranch mixture. Topped with melted cheese and brushed with garlic butter, these sliders bake to golden perfection and are perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Author: Naya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 9 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Slider Mix
- 9 pack slider buns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Frank’s buffalo hot sauce
- 2 Tbsp ranch dressing
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Garlic Butter
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Frank’s buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the spicy and flavorful sauce.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the slider buns onto the prepared baking sheet. Evenly divide the buffalo chicken mixture among the buns, spreading it out to cover each bun base fully. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the buffalo chicken on each bun, then close with the top halves of the slider buns.
- Prepare Garlic Butter & Brush: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the tops of the slider buns with this garlic butter mixture to enhance flavor and promote browning.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil to lock in moisture and bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the tops of the buns are lightly golden and the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, cut the sliders apart if desired, and serve immediately while hot. These sliders pair well with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to make the sliders milder or spicier according to your preference.
- For a crispier top, broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing as dipping sauces for added authenticity.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time.
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