Easy Made Buffalo Chicken Sliders – Perfect for Game Day

Buffalo Chicken Sliders ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from party hosts and family dinners)
Spicy and Cheesy | Savory and Tangy | Crowd-Pleasing
Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the ultimate bite-sized snack combining tender, shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with soft slider buns and melty cheese. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual weeknight dinners, these sliders pack big flavor in a small package.

Why You’ll Love These Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Serves: 6–8
Budget-Friendly
Texture: Soft slider buns with juicy, spicy chicken and melted cheese
Perfect For: Game days, parties, weeknight dinners, and casual entertaining

Buffalo Chicken Sliders Ingredients

• 12 slider buns
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• Optional toppings: sliced pickles, ranch or blue cheese dressing, shredded lettuce

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

Step 3: Assemble the Sliders

Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in the baking dish. Layer with buffalo chicken and shredded cheese. Place the top halves of the buns on top.

Step 4: Add Butter

Brush melted butter over the tops of the buns.

Step 5: Bake

Cover with foil and bake for 10–15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are lightly golden.

Step 6: Serve

Serve warm with optional ranch or blue cheese dressing and pickles.

Tips and Variations

• Add cooked bacon for extra flavor
• Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version
• Swap buffalo sauce for barbecue sauce for a different twist
• Make mini sliders for bite-sized appetizers

What Everyone’s Saying About These Buffalo Chicken Sliders

“Perfectly spicy and cheesy—everyone loved them.” – Emily R.
“Quick, easy, and a total crowd-pleaser.” – Mark T.
“I make these for every game day party now.” – Hannah L.

🌶️ Buffalo Chicken Sliders – Spicy, Cheesy, and Perfect for Game Day

These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are tender shredded chicken tossed in classic buffalo sauce, topped with melted cheese, and served on soft slider buns. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual dinners, they’re easy to make and always a hit.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Appetizer, Game Day Snack, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 slider buns
• 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
• ½ cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp butter melted
• Optional: ranch or blue cheese dressing sliced pickles

Equipment

• Baking dish (9×13-inch works well)
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon or tongs
• Aluminum foil
• Oven mitts

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce.
3. Arrange slider buns in a baking dish. Layer shredded chicken evenly over the bottom halves.
4. Sprinkle cheese over chicken, then top with the remaining bun halves.
5. Brush melted butter over tops of buns.
6. Cover with foil and bake 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and buns are slightly toasted.
7. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing and pickles if desired.

Notes

Make ahead by assembling sliders and baking when ready to serve.

Swap slider buns for Hawaiian rolls for a sweeter twist.

Adjust buffalo sauce for preferred spice level.

Ideal for parties, tailgates, or casual dinners.

FAQ – Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Pair your Buffalo Chicken Sliders with this Cheesy Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip for the ultimate game-day spread.