Buffalo Chicken Sliders

These easy baked buffalo chicken sliders are just that — simple and quick to throw together in just 30 minutes. The perfect game day snack!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings sliders

Calories 138kcal

cooking spray
15 mini slider buns I like King's Hawaiian rolls- try to get ones that are all connected.
4 cups cooked chicken, lightly shredded
½ cup buffalo wing sauce, I used ½ cup but you can add more if you want it spicier
4 teaspoons ranch seasoning, divided
2 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup ranch dressing, to taste
2 Tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray the pan down with cooking spray.
Slice the buns so that there's a top and a bottom (try to keep them in one piece if you can).
Place the bun bottoms into the pan and bake for 5 minutes.
While the bun bottoms are baking mix the chicken, buffalo wing sauce and 3 teaspoons ranch seasoning until well combined.
Once the bun bottoms are out of the oven, spread the ranch dressing in a thin layer onto the bun bottoms.
Next, top the bun bottoms with an even layer of the buffalo chicken and then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese in an even layer on top of the chicken.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter with remaining ranch seasoning.
Place your bun tops onto the sliders and finish them by brushing the butter mixture lightly onto each bun top.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until they're heated through and the cheese is melted. Cool for 3 minutes and serve immediately.

Toasting the buns prevents soggy results. I find they hold up so much better when I pre-bake them before adding the ranch dressing and the rest of the fillings.
Don't shred the chicken too finely. The goal should be bite-sized pieces rather than super fine shreds. The texture will be much better and prevent the sliders from being too messy!
Even layers will ensure every mini sandwich has the perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and cheesy goodness in every bite. Take your time with it.
Let them cool slightly before serving. I know you'll be excited to dig right in, but that cheese will be bubbling hot and the filling will be steamy (YUM).
Ingredients to prep ahead- I encourage you to prep all of your ingredients so the toasted buns don't sit out too long and become dry! Cook and shred the chicken and mix it into buffalo chicken, shred the mozzarella, and cut the buns before getting started.
Leftovers and storage- Place any leftover sliders in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop back in the oven at 350 degrees F, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.