🌶️🧀 Buffalo Chicken Sliders – Spicy, Cheesy, Crowd-Pleasing Party Fuel! 🍗🔥
Bold, tangy, melty, and buttery—these sliders are everything you love about buffalo wings baked into soft, irresistible Hawaiian rolls.
Ready in under 30 minutes, these Buffalo Chicken Sliders bring major flavor with minimal effort. Made with juicy rotisserie chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and layered with ranch and gooey cheese, they’re baked to golden, buttery perfection. One tray serves a crowd—just pull apart and devour.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 Sliders)
For the Filling:
3½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
½ cup buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
¼ cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese if preferred)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for extra richness)
For Assembly:
1 package (12-count) Hawaiian rolls
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Filling
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Mix until fully coated.
Stir in ranch dressing and cheeses. Mix well to create a creamy, cheesy filling.
Step 2: Assemble the Sliders
Without separating the rolls, slice the entire slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally.
Place the bottom half in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Evenly spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom rolls.
Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
Step 3: Add the Buttery Topping
In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley.
Brush the tops of the rolls generously with the butter mixture.
Step 4: Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and cheese is melty and bubbling.
Step 5: Serve
Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp knife to cut into individual sliders.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Pair with celery sticks and extra ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Serve with fries, chips, or coleslaw for a full meal.
Perfect as a game day appetizer or weeknight dinner.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Bake at 325°F for 10–12 minutes or microwave individual sliders.
Make-ahead tip: Assemble sliders a few hours in advance and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
🔄 Variations
Blue cheese fans: Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing or add crumbles.
Extra spicy: Add a few dashes of hot sauce or sliced jalapeños.
Low-carb: Use low-carb buns or serve the filling in lettuce wraps.
🎉 Final Thoughts
Buffalo Chicken Sliders are everything we love about comfort food—cheesy, spicy, easy to make, and wildly addictive.