Buffalo chicken sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Perfect for game day, potlucks, or a fun family dinner, these sliders pack all the spicy, tangy flavors you love in buffalo chicken, paired with melty cheese and soft slider buns.
Topped with garlic butter and baked to golden perfection, they’re as easy to make as they are to eat.
Need more slider recipes? Try Chicken Parm Sliders, Meatball Sliders, Baked Hawaiian Sliders or my famous Breakfast Sliders.
Step-by-step photos and instructions are below!
Buffalo chicken sliders are my go-to for when I want something super flavorful but also ridiculously easy to throw together. You’ve got all the best – parts of buffalo chicken – stuffed into soft, buttery slider buns topped with cheese and baked to perfection.
They’re a total crowd-pleaser, whether you’re hosting game day or just making a fun family dinner.
The flavor combo here is everything. The buffalo sauce brings the heat, creamy ranch dressing cools it down, and the mix of cheddar and blue cheese adds that cheesy goodness we all love. Then there’s the buttery garlic topping—seriously, it takes these sliders from good to absolutely amazing.
And can we talk about how easy these are to make? You don’t need anything fancy, and you can even use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken to save time. Just layer it all up, brush on that garlicky butter, and pop it in the oven. Done!
These sliders are great for so many occasions. Need a quick appetizer? Perfect. Something fun for dinner? Yep. They’re even perfect for meal prepping ahead of time. Trust me, once you make these, you’ll be finding excuses to whip them up all the time!
Loving Buffalo flavors? Me too! Check out my Buffalo Chicken Dip, Buffalo Chicken Tenders.
What you’ll find in this post:
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Easy to Make. Comes together fast with simple ingredients you probably already have.
- Perfect for Get-Togethers. Great for game day, parties, or any casual hangout.
- Customizable. Top it with whatever you like blue cheese, ranch, coleslaw – you name it!
- Everyone’s Favorite. It’s a crowd-pleaser that kids and adults both enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these sliders ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the buffalo chicken in advance and reheat it before assembling the sliders.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes! Using shredded rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut and works perfectly for these sliders. You can also use leftover turkey, as well!
Can I make this recipe less spicy?
For sure. Just use less buffalo sauce or mix it with a bit of melted butter to mellow out the heat.
What to serve with Sliders
Serve with a side of celery sticks and carrot sticks, or serve alongside potato chips or French fries. You could also pair with some homemade cole slaw if you wish!
I have included step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.
Key Recipe Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and amounts is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Cooked, shredded chicken. Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience. You can also cook and shred your own chicken breasts or thighs.
- Buffalo wing sauce. Adds a spicy, tangy flavor. You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to your taste preference.
- Ranch dressing. Adds a creamy contrast to the spicy buffalo sauce. Can be substituted with blue cheese dressing.
- Slider buns. Soft, small buns perfect for sliders. I love King’s Hawaiian rolls or Pepperidge Farm Slider Buns. You can also use my homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls or mini hamburger buns.
- Shredded cheddar cheese. Melts beautifully over the buffalo chicken. Can be substituted with mozzarella, monterey jack or pepper jack cheese.
- Salted butter. Used to make the garlic butter topping. Adds flavor to the sliders.
- Garlic powder and dried parsley. Add flavor to the garlic butter topping. Fresh parsley or Italian seasoning can be used if preferred.
How to make Buffalo Chicken Sliders
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This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
Prepare the baking dish: Use some of the garlic butter to grease the baking dish. Set the remaining garlic butter aside for topping the sliders.
Prepare the buffalo chicken mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch dressing. Mix until the chicken is well-coated.
Prepare the buns: Use a large, serrated knife to slice the rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves into the prepared baking pan or baking sheet, cut side up.
Assemble the sliders: Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom halves of the slider buns. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken. Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese.
Top with garlic butter: Brush the remaining garlic butter mixture over the top of the rolls. Pour any excess into the baking dish.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle extra parmesan over the top of the buns. Bake the sliders for 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve: Arrange the assembled sliders on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Kylee’s Notes
How to store leftovers
Refrigerator. Store any leftover buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat. Reheat the buffalo chicken gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through. Add extra buffalo sauce if needed. Assemble the sliders just before serving.
Freezing instructions
Freeze the buffalo chicken filling separately in an airtight container. When ready to eat, thaw, reheat, and assemble on fresh buns for best results.
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 3-4 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 4 oz blue cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 12 slider buns (I do up to 18)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded )
For the Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (powdered or grated)
Directions
Make the garlic butter
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
Prepare the baking dish
- Use some of the garlic butter to grease the baking dish. Set the remaining garlic butter aside for topping the sliders.
Prepare the buffalo chicken mixture
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing. Mix until the chicken is well-coated.
Prepare the buns
- Use a large, serrated knife to slice the rolls in half horizontally.
- Place the bottom halves into the prepared baking pan, cut side up.
Assemble the sliders
- Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom halves of the slider buns. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken. Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese.
Top with garlic butter
- Brush the remaining garlic butter mixture over the tops of the sliders. Pour any excess into the baking dish.
Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the sliders for 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve
- Arrange the assembled sliders on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store any leftover buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the buffalo chicken gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through. Assemble the sliders just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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