Description

These Buffalo Blue Crispy Tot Sliders are a deliciously satisfying snack or meal featuring crispy tater tots, tender shredded buffalo chicken, and creamy blue cheese dressing on soft slider buns. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, they combine spicy, tangy, and savory flavors with a delightful crispy texture.

Ingredients

Slider Ingredients

12 slider buns (soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian buns work well)
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing buns)
1 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)

Buffalo Chicken Filling

1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (or rotisserie chicken)
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to your spice level)
1/4 cup buffalo sauce
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)

Toppings

1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional for extra flavor)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven and prepare tots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through for even cooking.
Prepare buffalo chicken: While the tots bake, in a mixing bowl combine shredded cooked chicken with 1/2 cup buffalo sauce. Mix until chicken is evenly coated.
Make buffalo glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, melted unsalted butter, and honey (if using) to make a glaze for added flavor and moisture.
Toss chicken in glaze: Add the buffalo glaze mixture to the coated shredded chicken and mix well to ensure all the chicken is flavorful and moist.
Toast slider buns: Brush the slider buns lightly with olive oil. Place them on another baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3-5 minutes until they are warm and slightly crisp.
Assemble sliders: Place a layer of crispy tater tots on the bottom half of each bun. Then add a generous portion of the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the tots. Drizzle blue cheese dressing over the chicken and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese if desired for extra tanginess.
Finish and garnish: Top with the other half of the slider buns. Garnish with chopped green onions if using. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your crispy, spicy Buffalo Blue Crispy Tot Sliders!

Notes

Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control spiciness.
For a milder option, use ranch dressing instead of blue cheese.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Tater tots can be baked on a sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
To make sliders ahead, assemble but add blue cheese dressing just before serving to keep buns from sogging.