Whenever I need a quick crowd pleasing appetizer, these Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are one of the first things I make. They are cheesy, saucy, slightly spicy, and honestly disappear from the table faster than anything else.
The first time I made these sliders was during a last minute game night. I had leftover shredded chicken and a bottle of buffalo sauce sitting in the fridge. I threw everything together on a tray of slider buns, baked it for a few minutes, and hoped for the best.
Let’s just say the tray was empty before halftime.
These spicy buffalo chicken sliders are perfect for parties, casual dinners, or even a fun weeknight meal when you want something easy and satisfying.
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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe Card
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Dinner
Cuisine: American
These spicy buffalo chicken sliders are made with shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, layered with melted cheese, and baked inside soft slider buns. They are perfect for parties, game nights, and easy family dinners.
Ingredients
The Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
The Sliders
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 6 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
The Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Buffalo Chicken
In a bowl, mix together:
- shredded chicken
- buffalo sauce
- melted butter
- garlic powder
Stir until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce.
If you like extra heat, you can add a little more buffalo sauce.
Step 2: Assemble The Sliders
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Slice the slider buns in half horizontally while keeping them connected.
Place the bottom half of the buns into a baking dish.
Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly across the buns.
Add the cheese slices and sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top.
Place the top buns back on.
Step 3: Add The Butter Topping
In a small bowl mix:
- melted butter
- garlic powder
- chopped parsley
Brush the butter mixture over the top of the buns.
Step 4: Bake The Sliders
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake another 5 minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
Serve warm.
Notes And Variations
Make Them Extra Creamy
You can mix ¼ cup cream cheese or ranch dressing into the buffalo chicken mixture for a creamier texture.
Add Crunch
Thin slices of celery or shredded lettuce add a fresh crunch to the sliders.
Cheese Options
These cheeses work great in this recipe:
- mozzarella
- provolone
- cheddar
- Monterey Jack
Serving Ideas
These sliders are great with simple sides like:
- potato wedges
- coleslaw
- cucumber salad
- tortilla chips
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 325°F for about 10 minutes.
FAQs
Yes. Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and makes the recipe even faster.
They have a mild to medium heat. You can reduce the spice by mixing buffalo sauce with ranch dressing.
Yes. Assemble the sliders, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
📖 Recipe
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
These spicy buffalo chicken sliders are sure to be a showstopper! Fluffy slider buns filled with juicy shredded chicken tossed in Frank's hot buffalo sauce and cheese baked to cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
- 9 pack slider buns
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup Frank's buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×9 baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place the bottom halves of the slider buns on the lined baking sheet.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly over the buns.
- Top with shredded cheese and place the top buns over the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the buns.
- 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 the cheese has melted.
- Cut into sliders and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warm. Great for parties, game day, or quick family dinners.
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- Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe Easy Creamy Delicious
- Better Than Takeout Beef And Broccoli
- Apple Cider Chicken Skillet Recipe
These recipes are listed in the website recipe sitemap and are great dinner ideas to pair with easy appetizers like sliders.
Conclusion
These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are one of those recipes that always get people excited.
They are cheesy, spicy, buttery, and packed with flavor. Best of all, they are simple to prepare and perfect for sharing.
Whether you are hosting a party, planning a game night, or just craving something fun for dinner, these sliders are always a great choice.
If you try them, let me know how they turned out. Did you keep them classic or add your own twist?
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