Game day is coming, and you're hungry but short on time. buffalo chicken sliders are here to save the day. These spicy little sandwiches take just 30 minutes, making them the easiest way to bring big flavor to a weeknight dinner or football party spread.
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Tender shredded chicken, tangy ranch, and plenty of melted cheese tucked into soft Hawaiian rolls-then brushed with garlicky butter before baking. Honestly? They turn out golden, gooey, and totally addictive.
If you love these, you might also like BBQ chicken sliders for another crowd-pleasing option.
Ingredients you'll need
- 3 Cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 Package King's Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
- ½ Cup ranch dressing
- ½ Cup Frank's buffalo sauce
- ¼ Cup butter, melted
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Step-by-step instructions
Prepare the butter topping
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and garlic powder. Set aside.
Make the chicken mixture
In another bowl, combine shredded chicken, ranch, buffalo sauce, and half of both cheeses. Mix well so every bite has that creamy, spicy kick.
Build the sliders
Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Slice the rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom half into the dish.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the rolls, then sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
Place the top half of the rolls over the filling and brush with the butter mixture.
Bake until golden
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Let rest for a minute, then slice and serve warm.
Why you'll love these buffalo chicken sliders
- Ready in just 30 minutes
- Less messy than wings but just as tasty
- Great for weeknight dinners, parties, or tailgates
- Easy to make ahead and bake when you need them
Variations and tips
- Make it less spicy: swap half the buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce.
- Extra cheesy: stir in some cream cheese to the filling.
- Gluten-free: use gluten-free slider buns or lettuce wraps.
- Vegetarian twist: swap chicken for roasted cauliflower.
Pro tip: If you're prepping for a party, assemble the sliders up to a day ahead, cover with foil, and refrigerate. Just bake when ready to serve.
Storage and reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F or in an air fryer to keep the buns crispy.
- Avoid microwaving-trust me, the bread gets soggy.
Serving ideas
These sliders pair perfectly with:
- Crisp celery and carrot sticks
- Coleslaw to balance the spice
- Potato wedges or fries
- A side of ranch or blue cheese for dipping
FAQ
They're ready in about 30 minutes, start to finish.
Yes-assemble up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
That's up to you! Add more or less buffalo sauce to control the heat.
Yes-freeze the chicken mixture separately, then thaw and assemble before baking.
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📖 Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
These buffalo chicken sliders are the ultimate game day or weeknight treat-spicy, cheesy, and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfectly baked Hawaiian rolls stuffed with creamy buffalo chicken and gooey melted cheese, brushed with garlicky butter for that golden, addictive finish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 package King's Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup Frank's buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and garlic powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine shredded chicken, ranch, buffalo sauce, and half of both cheeses. Mix well.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice the rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom half into the dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the rolls, then sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
- Place the top half of the rolls over the filling and brush with the butter mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Let rest for a minute, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead: Assemble up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep buns crispy. For less heat, use half BBQ sauce. Add cream cheese for extra richness. Swap chicken for cauliflower for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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