Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders (Printer-Friendly Version)
Fluffy slider buns with spicy shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and melted cheese for a flavorful meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Slider Buns
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12 soft slider buns (Hawaiian, brioche, or similar)
→ Chicken Filling
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450 g shredded cooked chicken (canned, rotisserie, or home-shredded)
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120 ml Frank's Buffalo hot sauce or equivalent
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60 ml ranch dressing (regular, buttermilk, or light)
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To taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
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180 g shredded or sliced Colby Jack cheese (or Swiss, Monterey Jack, provolone)
→ Garlic Butter
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60 g unsalted butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Optional: 1 tbsp freshly chopped herbs
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper until evenly incorporated.
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Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly distribute the chicken mixture over each bottom bun, then top with cheese slices or shreds. Place the top buns over the fillings.
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Brush the tops of the slider buns generously with the melted garlic butter mixture to enhance flavor and promote browning.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the cheese is fully melted.
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Remove sliders from the oven, cut as desired, and serve immediately with preferred accompaniments.
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Assemble sliders as directed and place in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and tops turn golden. Serve hot.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For best results, do not assemble sliders ahead to avoid soggy buns. Prepare chicken filling up to 3 days ahead or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Reheat leftovers in air fryer, oven, or microwave until warmed thoroughly.