Description
Buffalo Blue Crispy Tot Sliders combine crispy golden tater tots, spicy buffalo chicken, and tangy blue cheese in soft slider buns. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these bite-sized sandwiches deliver bold flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Components
- 12 slider buns (soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian buns work well)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (or rotisserie chicken)
Sauces and Toppings
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to your spice level)
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Bun Preparation
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing buns)
Buffalo Sauce Enhancement
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with 1/2 cup buffalo sauce. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the Tater Tots: Preheat the oven according to the tater tots package instructions, usually at 425°F (220°C). Spread the tots out on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Make the Buffalo Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with 1/4 cup buffalo sauce and honey if using. This mixture will be brushed on the buns for extra flavor.
- Prepare the Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and toast them lightly in the oven or on a skillet until just golden and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread blue cheese dressing on the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Layer evenly with the buffalo chicken, then add a handful of crispy tater tots on top of the chicken.
- Add Blue Cheese and Finish: Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top of the tots if desired. Drizzle some of the buffalo butter sauce over the top bun halves and place them over the stacks to complete the sliders.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the combination of spicy buffalo chicken, crispy tots, and creamy blue cheese.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save prep time and add extra flavor.
- For a milder version, substitute buffalo sauce with barbecue sauce.
- Make sure to toast the buns to prevent sogginess from the dressings and sauces.
- These sliders are best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated, then reheated before serving.
