Buffalo Chicken Sliders Ranch (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken on soft buns with lettuce and creamy ranch for a tasty, crowd-pleasing snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 2 large breasts)

→ Buffalo Sauce

02 - 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Slider Assembly

05 - 8 slider buns
06 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
07 - 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved

→ Ranch Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
11 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder. Toss until chicken is evenly coated.
03 - Slice slider buns in half. Place bottom halves on a baking sheet.
04 - Pile buffalo chicken mixture onto each bun, top with half a slice of cheddar cheese.
05 - Bake in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and sliders are warmed through.
06 - Remove from oven. Add shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and celery (if using). Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with chives.
07 - Top with remaining bun halves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all day planning them
  • The perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and crunch keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • These sliders disappear faster than any other appetizer I've ever served
02 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing, because any water on the greens will make the bottom buns soggy within minutes
  • Let the chicken cool slightly before tossing it in the sauce, or the sauce will slide right off instead of coating properly
  • Dont overcrowd the baking sheet—leave space between sliders so heat can circulate and the bottoms crisp up instead of steam
03 -
  • Warm your slider buns in the oven for 3-4 minutes before assembly if they feel slightly stale—they'll crisp right back up
  • Toast the cut sides of the buns under the broiler for 1-2 minutes before adding the chicken for extra crunch and structural integrity

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