Description
These spicy buffalo chicken sliders feature fluffy slider buns filled with juicy shredded chicken tossed in Frank's hot buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and seasoned to perfection, then baked with melted cheese and a garlic butter topping for a deliciously satisfying appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Slider Sliders
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Frank's buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce and spices.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the slider buns on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly divide the buffalo chicken mixture among the buns. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling on each slider, then place the top buns over the cheese.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning until well combined. Using a pastry brush, brush this garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of all the slider buns.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. This step heats the sandwiches through and allows flavors to meld while keeping the buns soft.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the buns are lightly golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove sliders from the oven, let them cool briefly, then cut and serve immediately with your favorite sides while still warm and gooey.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- These sliders are best served immediately but can be reheated in the oven wrapped in foil.
- Add celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side for a classic buffalo combo.
- Use gluten-free slider buns to make it gluten free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
