Try these spicy buffalo chicken sliders for a quick and tasty snack.
introduction
These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are easy and bold. You mix shredded chicken with hot sauce and ranch, add cheese, and bake the sliders until warm and melty. They work for a party or a quick family meal. For a different chicken idea, you can also try a sweet spicy pineapple chicken tacos recipe that uses similar flavors.
why make this recipe
Make this recipe because it is fast, tasty, and feeds many people. The sliders have spice, cream, and melted cheese. They are great for game day, a busy weeknight, or a party. If you like simple chicken recipes, also check easy slow-cooker ideas like five-ingredient chicken crock pot recipes for more no-fuss meals.
how to make Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Follow these steps to make the sliders. Read all steps first and then cook.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.
- Add the bottom of the slider buns to the lined baking sheet.
- Divide the chicken filling between all the buns. Top with cheese and close with the top buns.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Brush the tops of the buns with a pastry brush.
- Cover baking sheet with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until lightly golden and the cheese has melted.
- Cut and serve with desired sides immediately while still hot.
For another warm chicken soup idea while you prep sides, see this anti-inflammatory turmeric chicken soup.
Ingredients :
- 9 pack slider buns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Franks 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
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.
- Add the bottom of the slider buns to the lined baking sheet.
- Divide the chicken filling between all the buns. Top with cheese and close with the top buns.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Brush the tops of the buns with a pastry brush.
- Cover baking sheet with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until lightly golden and the cheese has melted.
- Cut and serve with desired sides immediately while still hot.
how to serve Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Serve the sliders hot on a platter. Add celery sticks, carrot sticks, or potato chips on the side. You can also put extra ranch or blue cheese dressing in a small bowl for dipping. For another easy chicken party dish, try baked chicken ricotta meatballs with spinach as a side or separate plate.
how to store Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Cool the sliders to room temperature before storing. Put them in an airtight container or wrap tightly in foil. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes or until hot. You can also microwave single sliders for 30-60 seconds, but the buns may get soft.
tips to make Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Taste the filling before baking and add more hot sauce if you want it spicier.
- Do not skip the butter brush on top; it helps the buns brown and adds flavor.
- Cover with foil for the first part of baking to melt the cheese, then remove foil to brown the tops.
variation (if any)
- Make them milder: use less hot sauce or add more ranch.
- Make them hotter: add extra buffalo sauce or a dash of cayenne.
- Add shredded carrots or chopped green onions inside for crunch.
- Swap the cheese for blue cheese crumbles for a stronger flavor.
FAQs
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes. Assemble and cover, then refrigerate for up to a day. Bake when ready to serve.
Q: Can I use another sauce instead of Franks buffalo hot sauce?
A: Yes. Use any hot sauce you like, but adjust the amount to taste.
Q: Can I freeze the sliders?
A: You can freeze after baking. Wrap well and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven, covered, until heated through.
Q: How do I make them less messy for kids?
A: Use less sauce and cut each slider into smaller pieces. Serve with extra napkins.
Conclusion
These sliders are quick, spicy, and perfect for groups or a busy night. For another take on sheet-pan buffalo sliders, see a similar recipe at Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Sliders on Kroll’s Korner.
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.
- Add the bottom of the slider buns to the lined baking sheet.
- Divide the chicken filling between all the buns. Top with cheese and close with the top buns.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Brush the tops of the buns with a pastry brush.
- Cover baking sheet with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until lightly golden and the cheese has melted.
- Cut and serve with desired sides immediately while still hot.