Dinner

Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Cheesy and Spicy Perfection Recipe

ByMaya Quinn October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Introduction

Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect combination of spicy, cheesy, and savory flavors all packed into soft Hawaiian rolls. These baked sliders are easy to prepare and make a crowd-pleasing appetizer or casual meal that everyone will love.

The image shows a white bowl full of creamy shredded chicken mixed with a rich orange sauce, placed at the center. To the left, there is a smaller white bowl with a thick white creamy sauce with green herbs and a small white bowl with thin shredded cheese. To the right of the chicken, there is a small glass bowl filled with shredded white cheese next to a white plate holding a block of light yellow butter. In the background, on a wooden board, there are eight soft white dinner rolls stacked in two rows. The whole arrangement is on a wooden surface with a blurred white tiled wall behind, but the focus is on the bowls and ingredients at the front. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is the classic)
1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 rolls per pack)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings: sliced green onions, extra buffalo sauce, or ranch drizzle

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected, and place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
Step 3: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, and ranch dressing until the chicken is fully coated.
Step 4: Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish.
Step 5: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken layer. If using, add the crumbled blue cheese on top.
Step 6: Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese and chicken layers.
Step 7: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
Step 8: Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Step 9: Remove the foil and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Step 10: Let the sliders cool for 5 minutes before slicing into individual portions. Garnish with sliced green onions, extra buffalo sauce, or a drizzle of ranch if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut.
Swap ranch dressing for blue cheese dressing to vary the flavor profile.
For an extra spicy kick, add more buffalo sauce or sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes.
Serve with celery sticks on the side to complement the heat and add crunch.

Storage

Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until heated through. Avoid microwaving to keep the rolls from becoming soggy.

How to Serve

A rectangular white baking dish filled with 15 soft, golden brown dinner rolls arranged in three rows of five; the rolls are shiny with a slightly crispy top and sprinkled with small green herb pieces. Between the rolls, melted white cheese oozes out, covering the base and filling the spaces, giving a creamy contrast to the warm, browned bread. The dish rests on a wooden board placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these sliders ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the sliders a few hours before baking. Cover and refrigerate them, then bake just before serving.

What can I use instead of Hawaiian rolls?

If you can’t find Hawaiian rolls, soft dinner rolls or slider buns work well as substitutes.

Maya Quinn