Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Tangy and hearty, these Buffalo Chicken Sliders are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, or snack for game day! Packed with shredded chicken, buffalo dip flavor, and melted cheese, you’ll love making these any day of the week.

Love easy sliders? Be sure to try our delicious french dip sliders or ham and cheese sliders next. Or give our easy meatball sliders a try soon, for dinner or snacking.

Buffalo chicken sliders baked on a sheet pan and served with blue cheese dressing.


Why This Buffalo Chicken Recipe Works

These buffalo chicken sliders are a spin on classic buffalo wings!

My husband and I love the taste of buffalo wing sauce, so I’ve been finding ways to put the flavor of buffalo wings into even more recipes.

So far I’ve made these buffalo chicken sliders, buffalo chicken tacos, buffalo chicken pasta, and buffalo chicken dip. Did I mention we like buffalo wing sauce?!

These buffalo chicken sliders are perfect for game day, tailgating, and even a quick weeknight dinner.

Top them with a batch of our homemade blue cheese dressing, if you like!

  • Just 15 minutes to prep these sliders! And you can prep them ahead if you want to have them ready to go for a party or game day.
  • You can make them more or less spicy to suit your tastes.
  • All the delicious taste of buffalo wings wrapped up in a sandwich! Bonus: They are much less messy to eat than wings!

For more easy slider ideas, be sure to try our turkey cheddar sliders, white castle sliders, or give our meatless bbq jackfruit sliders a whirl.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients needed to make buffalo chicken sldiers.
  • Sliders – Sweet hawaiian rolls are our favorite choice for today’s recipe. Use a small mini slider bun of your choice.
  • Chicken – Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and easy. You can also make our shredded chicken to use, and you can even make it in advance.. See details in the recipe notes in the recipe card below.
  • Mozzarella Cheese – This makes these sliders extra melty. For best flavor, grate the mozzarella yourself.
  • Celery and Green Onions – These add a nice crunch to the sliders, similar to eating celery sticks alongside wings, but you can skip it if you prefer.
  • Blue Cheese – These are a classic with wings, but you can skip it if you don’t care for the flavor.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Step by step photos showing how to make buffalo chicken sliders.

Prep the rolls. Cut the rolls in half horizontally, cutting evenly and keeping the rolls connected. Place the bottom half in a 9×13 pan lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Make the filling. Mix softened cream cheese, green onions, celery, parsley, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper and hot sauce together until well combined. Fold in the shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese.

Assemble the sliders. Spread the creamy chicken mixture over the base layer of the rolls. Sprinkle with blue cheese then top with the top layer of the sliders.

Brush with butter and bake. Combine the melted butter and Italian seasoning and brush on top of the sliders. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes, until browned and heated through. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve.

Hawaiian roll filled with buffalo chicken on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Tips and Tricks

  • Make sure to use dinner rolls or buns that come all stuck together. We assemble and bake them all together and wait to cut them when ready to serve.
  • Adjust the heat. You can use a little more hot sauce for more heat or less if you want to cut down on the spicy factor. Frank’s Wing sauce is not too spicy (and note that it’s the WING sauce, not the HOT sauce) and is a good place to start.
  • Grate your own cheese. I like to buy cheese in blocks and grate it myself to add to recipes. It melts more quickly and tastes fresher this way!
  • Make it vegetarian and use our easy cauliflower wings instead of chicken!
  • Serve it up. We love dipping our sliders in homemade ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing! Delicious when served with a big wedge salad (you know, balance!)
Buffalo chicken sliders stacked on a baking sheet.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make these sliders in advance?

Yes, you can make the filling a day ahead of time. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Fill the sliders and bake the next day.
You can also make the sandwiches (except for brushing the butter on them) a day ahead and cover the baking dish with plastic. Brush with seasoned butter and bake the next day.

Can I freeze these slider sandwiches?

Yup! You can freeze these sandwiches in individual portions. Then you can reheat in the microwave for a quick lunch or snack.

How do I store leftover buffalo chicken sliders?

Leftover sliders will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 or 5 days.

How do I reheat leftover sliders?

You can reheat individual sliders in the microwave until hot. You can also reheat 4 at a time in an Air Fryer at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes to get a crispy bun. Or bring them to room temperature and bake in a pan covered with foil at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes.

Buffalo chicken sliders stacked on a cookie sheet.

More Chicken Recipes

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

5 from 11 votes
By: Aimee
Tangy and hearty, these Buffalo Chicken Sliders are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, or snack for game day! Packed with shredded chicken, buffalo dip flavor, and melted cheese, you'll love making these any day of the week.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 package Hawaiian-type sweet rolls 12 pack
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • cup finely diced celery
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt see notes
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup Frank’s Wing sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • ½ cup Blue cheese crumbles optional
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Chopped chives optional
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Instructions 

  • Heat oven to 375℉ degrees. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • With a serrated knife, cut the rolls in half horizontally, cutting evenly and keeping the rolls connected. Once separated, there should be a large bottom “bun” and a large “top” bun.
  • Remove the top half. Set aside. Place the bottom half, cut side up, in the pan.
  • Mix softened cream cheese, green onions, celery, parsley, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a medium-sized bowl. 
  • Fold in the shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese. Spread the mixture in an even layer over the bottom buns.
  • Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top of the chicken. Place the top bun on the chicken layer.  
  • In a small dish, combine the melted butter and Italian seasoning.  Brush the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and heated.  
  • Remove from the oven, and let sit for a few minutes before slicing between rolls. 

Notes

  • Storage and Freezing. You can make the filling a day ahead of time. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Fill and bake the next day. You may also make the sandwiches (except for brushing the butter on them) a day ahead and wrap the baking dish with plastic. Brush with seasoned butter and bake the next day. Leftover sandwiches will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 or 5 days.
  • Reheating. Oven – Allow the sliders to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350℉. Cover with foil and heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated. Microwave – We recommend reheating the sliders, one at a time, to prevent them from getting soggy. Heat the slider on a microwave-safe plate for about 15 seconds. This reheating method will create a very melty and creamy filling. Air-Fryer – Place 4 sliders on a piece of foil and set the air fryer to 370℉ for 5 minutes. This reheating method will result in a nicely crisped bun.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 120mg, Sodium: 627mg, Sugar: 1g
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
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Posted on January 31, 2023

Comments & Reviews

  1. There is no option…blue cheese or ranch!! Oh my goodness…
    Chicken wings in any form MUST be served with blue cheese.
    Coming from an almost Buffalonian….
    Buffalo, NY home of the chicken wing !!  ??

  2. i love this combination…and they are so adorable too! great recipe for the blue cheese dressing, btw. thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club!

  3. Suzie- not stealing since I shared the recipe 🙂 Feel free to make and let me know what you think. Hard to go wrong on these!

    Christina- ditto for me! I love buffalo!

  4. this looks so good! i love blue cheese and buffalo ANYTHING. new follower and recipe stealer 🙂

    www.semihomemadesuzie.com

  5. Your buffalo chicken looks amazing. Yes, what a perfect combination to pair it with blue cheese! Love your recipe.

    BTW, I’m hosting a little Giveaway on my blog. Please stop by to enter when you have a chance. Here’s the link: http://utry.it/2011/05/hong-kong-macau-and-australia-trippart.html

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Amy
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  6. Hi Aimee,
    Your are leaving me with a little laugh from your post. The little sliders look great and that dressing looks delicious. Great combination and flavor. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!

  7. Aimee…you cracked me up with this post! Tell your farmer over your shoulder I LOVE BEEF! 😉

    Thanks for always linking up!

  8. LOL. Loved reading about your dilemma. 🙂 I think BOTH the buffalo chicken and the homemade blue cheese look and sound delicious.

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