These buttery Buffalo Chicken Sliders are seriously delicious and easy to put together! Loaded with buffalo chicken and ranch coleslaw, they’re baked to perfection and ideal for sharing.
A twist on my delicious Ham and Cheese Sliders, these buffalo chicken bites are the BEST party app ever. Sweet, soft Hawaiian rolls are coated in melted, seasoned butter and loaded with shredded buffalo chicken and crunchy, ranchy coleslaw, then baked to golden brown. Polish one off in two bites and try to keep yourself from having another…I dare you.
Whether you’re looking for a timeless app or just something fun and easy to whip up over the weekend, this is it! They are spicy, with a hint of sweet from the rolls, and just so darn good.
What Makes These Buffalo Chicken Sliders So Good?
These buffalo chicken sliders are one of those things you’ll want to make time and time again. Here’s why:
- Supremely easy. Buffalo chicken sliders only take about 10 minutes of prep time and are perfect for any skill level. Just slice some rolls, sauce up some chicken and coleslaw, season some butter, assemble, and bake!
- Great textures. Between the softness of the Hawaiian rolls, the crunch of the coleslaw, and the satisfying chew of the chicken, these sliders are a real treat.
- Balanced flavors. Spicy but not too spicy, these little sandwiches deliver the perfect flavor kick. I love how the coolness of the ranch balances out the heat of the buffalo sauce.
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this Game Day favorite. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Hawaiian sweet rolls – Soft and ever so slightly sweet, Hawaiian rolls are hands down the best option for pretty much any slider, including these.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken – Using rotisserie chicken makes life so much easier. That being said, if you’d like to cook up your own chicken and shred it yourself, don’t let me stop you!
- Buffalo sauce – There are lots of brands out there. Choose your favorite (or make your own!). I use Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce.
- Plain coleslaw – The coleslaw really takes these sliders to the next level. I love that little bit of crunch! Grab a bag of coleslaw, without any sauce, so you can add the ranch dressing to it.
- Ranch dressing – If you’re more of a blue cheese person, you could totally swap out the ranch dressing for blue cheese.
- Butter – Feel free to use salted or unsalted butter.
- Ranch dips seasoning – I did some experimenting and decided that a full packet of ranch seasoning was too salty. Half should do the trick, but feel free to adjust to your liking.
Tips and Variation Ideas
This recipe is super easy; anyone can do it. If you want the best sliders ever, though, don’t skip these simple tips and tricks. I slid a couple of fun variations in there, too!
- Don’t skip the non-stick. Buttered-up Hawaiian rolls LOVE to stick to the baking dish. So don’t forget to spray your dish with non-stick cooking spray. Lining it (bottom and sides) with parchment paper will also do the trick.
- Handle the rolls with care. These rolls are meant to be pulled apart, but you don’t want to do that here. Instead, use a large, sharp serrated knife to cut the bottoms from the tops, creating two slabs. It makes for much easier assembly. Trust me.
- Let ’em sit. After buttering up the sliders, let them sit for 5-10 minutes before baking. This gives the seasoned butter some time to sink into every nook and cranny.
- Swap out your protein. I love chicken here, but you could go with shredded pork or even jackfruit if you’d like.
- Sauce exchange. If you don’t love spicy food, consider swapping the buffalo sauce out for BBQ sauce.
- Less ranch, more blue cheese. Feel free to exchange the ranch in the coleslaw for a different sauce. Blue cheese dressing would be fun.
What Goes With Buffalo Chicken Sliders?
These buffalo sliders are the perfect finger food for whatever party you have planned. Try serving them with other finger foods, such as my Pepperoni Pizza Dip or these Pepperoni Rolls and a cocktail. I’ve been obsessed with this Red Wine Sangria!
If it’s a plates and forks kind of party, serve your sliders alongside some Three Potato Salad or this Easy Fruit Salad.
How to Store and Reheat Extras
- Refrigerator. Once cooled to room temperature, seal any leftover sliders in an airtight container. You can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer. Allow the leftovers to cool before sealing them in an airtight, freezer-safe container. You can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- To reheat. Reassemble the sliders (if applicable) and arrange them in a baking dish. Cover them with aluminum foil and bake at 325°F for 15 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave a slider or two in 30-second intervals until warm.
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Ingredients
- 12 count package Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 ½ cups plain coleslaw
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 4 teaspoons ranch dips seasoning* (about ½ of a 1 oz ranch dips seasoning packet)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick spray.
- Use a large serrated knife to cut the slab of sweet rolls in half, so you have a top slab and bottom slab. Do not pull the rolls apart.
- Combine the chicken with the buffalo sauce and spread the mixture evenly over the bottom slab of rolls.
- Combine the coleslaw and ranch dressing and spread the mixture evenly over the chicken. Add the top slab of rolls on top.
- Combine the butter and ranch seasoning packet in a small measuring cup.
- Slowly and evenly pour the butter mixture over the rolls. Spread the mixture over the tops. Some of the mixture will pool at the base of the rolls, which is ok.
- Cover the rolls with aluminum foil and allow to stand at room temperature for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bake covered for about 20 minutes.
- Uncover the rolls and cook for about 5 minutes more minutes, or until as done as desired. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm and fresh.
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Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Can I use something besides buffalo sauce?
how do u make buffalo sauce
I don’t know, I usually buy it.
We really love this recipe! Even the pickiest in the bunch scarfs it down. Thanks!
I’m so glad it’s been a hit!
Is buffalo sauce hot?
Never used it.
Yes, it is.
These are so good! We’ve made them multiple times. One of my families favorites!
Question… could these be made ahead of time and sit in the refrigerator overnight then bake the next day?
This sounds so good! I have one question. So is plain cole slaw just cabbage/carrot or is it mixed with something else before adding the ranch dressing?
No, it’s just the cabbage and carrots.
I feel like I would want to add the slaw after cooking. Does it stay crunchy when you bake it with slaw already on?
The slaw is softened a bit, which doesn’t bother me, but if you prefer you can definitely add it after baking.
hi Lindsay,
I love your posts and recipes but I have a question. I live in Canada and I have never seen Hawaiian
sweet rolls in my grocery store. What would you recommend as a substitute?
Another slider bun should work fine. I just love the flavor and softness of the Hawaiian ones. 🙂
Hi. Unfortunately 20 minutes was too long for mine. There on the dark side, super taste tho. Next time ill bake them shorter. Thanks for another great recipe! Hope your doing Well. Can’t wait to meet the twins!
I have to try this recipe! Your photos look outstanding!
These are slider perfection! Pinning!