Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders

These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining shredded chicken with tangy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing, and melty cheese on soft slider buns.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 9 servings

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

9 pieces slider buns Trader Joe’s slider buns are highly recommended.
1.5 cups shredded chicken Using rotisserie chicken simplifies preparation.
0.5 cup Frank's Buffalo hot sauce Adjust to taste.
2 Tbsp ranch dressing Homemade ranch can be used for a gourmet touch.
0.5 tsp salt Use just a pinch.
0.25 tsp ground black pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder Adds flavor depth.
0.25 tsp paprika For color and flavor.
1 cup shredded cheese Your choice of cheese, preferably cheddar.
2 Tbsp butter, melted
0.5 tsp garlic powder Used again for buttery brush topping.
0.25 tsp Italian seasoning For added flavor.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Frank's Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Assembly

Place the bottom half of the slider buns in the lined baking dish.
Evenly distribute the chicken mixture over the bun bottoms.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken mixture, and place the top half of the buns over the cheese.
Melt butter and mix in garlic powder and Italian seasoning; brush this mixture over the top of the buns.

Baking

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops are golden and bubbly.

Serving

Serve hot, pulling apart while steaming for the best experience.

Notes

These sliders are perfect for gatherings, pair well with chips, and can be made ahead of time.