Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with shredded buffalo chicken, melted provolone cheese, creamy ranch, and tangy dill pickles with garlic butter glaze.
In a nutshell: This authentic american crispy baked buffalo chicken sliders comes together in just 33 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret is to Shredding warm rotisserie chicken breast saves 25 minutes of prep work. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
These Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing finger food for game day tailgates, fall football gatherings, and easy weeknight dinners. Sweet Hawaiian rolls are layered with spicy shredded buffalo rotisserie chicken, gooey melted provolone, creamy buttermilk ranch drizzle, and crunchy dill pickles, baked under a golden garlic-herb butter glaze.
Key Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Serrated bread knife
- Pastry brush
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken for speed: Shredding warm rotisserie chicken breast saves 25 minutes of prep work.
- Layer cheese on top and bottom: Placing cheese under and over the chicken creates a moisture barrier that prevents the roll bottoms from getting soggy.
- Cover with foil first: Baking covered for 10 minutes melts the cheese thoroughly before removing foil to toast roll tops to golden perfection.
Ingredients
6
servings
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1 package (12 rolls) King's Hawaiian sweet rolls, kept intact in sheet
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3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
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⅔ cup Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce, or classic cayenne pepper sauce
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6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese, for melting stretch
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⅓ cup buttermilk ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing
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12 slices dill pickle chips, patted dry
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp garlic powder and dried parsley, for butter glaze
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1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning, for crunchy topping
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep Rolls & Pan
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Slice entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally using a large serrated knife. Place bottom half into the baking dish.
Toss Buffalo Chicken
In a mixing bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until thoroughly coated.
Layer Sliders
Place 3 slices of provolone on roll bottoms. Spread buffalo chicken evenly across. Drizzle with creamy ranch and layer pickle slices on top. Cover with remaining 3 slices of provolone and place roll tops on.
Brush Garlic Butter Glaze
Whisk melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Brush generously over roll tops, then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
Bake & Serve
Cover dish loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake 7-8 minutes longer until rolls are golden brown and cheese is bubbling and melted. Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately!
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes! Assemble the sliders completely up to 6 hours in advance, cover tightly with foil in the baking dish, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Absolutely! Crumble Gorgonzola or blue cheese over the chicken or swap the ranch for chunky blue cheese dressing.
Warm in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore the crispy toasted tops.
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