Description
These Buffalo Blue Crispy Tot Sliders are a spicy and satisfying appetizer or snack, featuring shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, crispy tater tots, and creamy blue cheese dressing all sandwiched in soft slider buns. The perfect combination of flavors and textures makes these sliders a crowd-pleaser for game day, parties, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Assembly
- 12 slider buns (soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian buns work well)
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (or rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to your spice level)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing buns)
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Tater Tots
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Buffalo Honey Butter
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tater Tots: Preheat your oven according to the tater tots package instructions. Spread the frozen tater tots evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, turning halfway through for even cooking.
- Toss the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken breast with 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Make Buffalo Honey Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, melted unsalted butter, and honey until smooth. This will be used to brush the slider buns for extra flavor and moisture.
- Prepare the Slider Buns: Slice the 12 slider buns in half horizontally. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the inside of each bun with the buffalo honey butter mixture to add a spicy, sweet richness. Optionally, toast the buns lightly in the oven or skillet for added texture.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread blue cheese dressing on the bottom half of each slider bun. Layer with a generous spoonful of buffalo chicken, followed by a handful of crispy tater tots. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top of the tater tots for an extra punch of flavor if using.
- Finish and Garnish: Place the top half of the slider bun over the stack and, if desired, garnish with chopped green onions for color and freshness. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce amount to control the heat in the dish.
- For a milder version, substitute buffalo sauce with BBQ sauce.
- Blue cheese dressing and crumbled blue cheese add authentic flavor but can be omitted for dairy-free versions.
- These sliders are best served fresh but can be assembled ahead and warmed before serving.
