Buffalo Chicken Sliders are packed with cheesy heat and perfect for game day or a casual dinner. Soft Hawaiian rolls cradle tender shredded chicken tossed in buttery hot sauce, all baked until golden and melty.
These sliders remind me of Sunday football snacks or a family movie night where we keep it easy but flavorful. If you love that combo of spicy and sweet, you might also want to try my Pork Belly Sliders or Mongolian Meatballs.
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Why You'll Love Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Quick and Easy: Made with rotisserie chicken and ready in under an hour.
Cheesy and spicy: two types of cheese and that classic buffalo flavor in every bite.
Perfect for sharing: great for parties, potlucks, or an easy family dinner.
Key Ingredients
Rotisserie chicken: a shortcut that saves time and adds extra flavor.
Hot sauce (I like Frank's RedHot): brings the buffalo flavor and a little kick.
Butter: softens the heat and adds richness to the sauce.
Honey: balances the spice with just a touch of sweetness.
Mozzarella cheese: melts beautifully and holds the sliders together.
Blue Cheese Crumbles: adds bold, tangy flavor (skip if your not a fan).
Hawaiian rolls: soft and slightly sweet, the perfect slider base.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Shredded turkey instead of rotisserie chicken
- Cheddar cheese in place of mazzarella
- Ranch dressing instead of blue cheese for a milder flavor.
Recipe Variations
- Add sliced jalapenos inside for extra heat.
- Use provolone cheese for a twist on flavor.
- Top with chopped green onions after baking for a fresh bite.
Top Tips
- Don't skip the parchment paper. It makes cleanup easy.
- Brush the sauce right on the rolls before baking to keep them soft but flavorful.
- Cover with foil first to keep them from browning too fast then uncover to finish melting the cheese and that golden touch.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat covered in foil at 350°F for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
Serve With...
Serve these sliders with a side of Air Fryer French Fries. They also pair well with Homemade Coleslaw.
More Slider Recipes To Try
- BBQ Chicken Sliders are another oven-baked slider recipe your game day fans will love.
- You can't get much easier than Easy Shrimp Po Boy Sliders for the seafood fan!
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings make the best wings out there! Or, if you're in the mood to have double-fried Crispy Maple Hot Wings, go for it! It is a little more work, but really worth the time.
- Try this Everything but the Bagel Zucchini Chips in place of potato chips. They make a great side to all of these slider recipes.
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📖 Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
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Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ¼ cup red hot sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ¼ cup crumbly blue cheese
- 1½ tablespoons sesame seeds optional
- 12 Sweet Hawaiian rolls split in half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter for 30-60 seconds, In a glass 1 cup measure.
- Stir the hot sauce into the melted butter then stir in the honey.
- Place the shredded chicken in a large 4 cup measure. Pour all but ¼ cup of the hot sauce mixture over the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and lay the bottom half of the slider rolls in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the bottom of the slider rolls with ¾ cup mozzarella cheese. Spread the chicken over the top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over top of the mozzarella.
- Place the top half of the slider rolls on the chicken and cheese mixture, cut side down. Using a silicone pastry brush, cover the tops of the slider rolls with the remaining hot sauce mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using).
- Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue baking the sliders for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
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