Buffalo Chicken Sliders

These buffalo chicken sliders are perfect for feeding a hungry crowd quickly and easily. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, everyone will love the spicy rotisserie chicken sandwiched between soft dinner rolls with ranch dressing, melted cheese, and crunchy coleslaw.

Complete the game-day menu with this dill pickle dip, some honey garlic chicken wings, and pizza pinwheels.

Chicken Buffalo Sliders

Slightly spicy, tender chicken, creamy ranch dressing, crunchy slaw, melty cheese, all wrapped up in a warm bun is a combination that tastes (almost) too good to be true. Their small size makes them ideal to serve as an appetizer with other hand-held bites. But we also love eating a few of these and calling it dinner.

And as buffalo sauce has a mild heat that is tempered with the creamy ranch, even our youngest taste tester loved this recipe. But if you’re looking for a real spicy kick, add the optional habanero hot sauce to kick it up a notch.

Ingredient Buffalo Sliders

And just like that, you have made a recipe that everyone will be raving about! See the full recipe in the recipe card below.

• Dinner rolls: Look for the ones that come in packages of 6 or 12.
• Rotisserie chicken: You can also use leftover cooked chicken, although it may not be as tender and juicy as rotisserie chicken.
• Frank’s Buffalo Sauce: This is our preferred brand as the flavor is just right. It’s tangy and not too spicy.
• Ranch dressing: Go for your favorite brand or try making your own.
• Shredded mozzarella: The kind in bags will work fine for this recipe.
• Coleslaw: You can either make your own or buy a bag. You won’t need the whole bag for this recipe so either prepares a little of it or serve the rest as an aside.
• Butte: Use salted butter for the best flavor.
• Italian seasoning: If you don’t have any on hand, try making your own. It’s easy!

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

These sliders are incredibly simple to make. We use a few store-bought ingredients so you can whip these up in minutes.

1. Prepare rolls: Slice the package of dinner rolls in half – try your best to keep them all together. But don’t worry if any rolls break off; you can still use them. Now put the bottom half of the rolls into a baking dish and sprinkle half of the cheese over top.
2. Chicken mix: Mix the rotisserie chicken with the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing then spread this onto the cheese-covered buns.
3. Topping: Now top the buns with some coleslaw and more cheese, then put the other half of the buns on top.
4. Bake: Baste the tops of the buns with seasoned butter then baked them until the cheese is melty and delicious.

Variations of Sliders

• Sauce: Take these sliders to the next level by making homemade Hawaiian sweet rolls. You can even try making your own buffalo sauce and ranch dressing!
• Dip: Buffalo flavor and blue cheese go amazingly well together. Try using blue cheese dressing instead of ranch.
• Cheese: Swap the mozzarella for cheddar, jack, or any other melty cheese.
• Individual Sliders: Make individual sliders by assembling them individually. They will look a little fancier this way.

Can this Recipe be Made Ahead of Time?

While the buns will go soggy if these sliders are prepped ahead of time, you can get all the ingredients ready to go. Once you have the ingredients prepped, assembling these buffalo chicken sliders is a breeze!

• Slice the buns in half.
• Mix the chicken with the buffalo sauce and ranch.
• Shred the cheese.
• Make the coleslaw.
• Melt the butter with Italian seasoning.

What to Serve with Sliders

If you’re having these for dinner, serve them with the rest of the bagged coleslaw that you’ll have leftover after making this recipe. It’ll make dinner a breeze! But if you’re serving these as part of a game-day feast, try these other fun appetizer recipes.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

These buffalo chicken sliders are perfect for feeding a hungry crowd quickly and easily. Whether it's a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, everyone will love the spicy rotisserie chicken sandwiched between soft dinner rolls with ranch dressing, melted cheese, and crunchy coleslaw.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword buffalo chicken sliders

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 12 sliders

Calories 122kcal

Author Kristen Stevens

Ingredients

• 1 12 pack dinner rolls
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
• ½ cup Frank's Buffalo Sauce
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon habanero hot sauce (optional, if you want it really spicy)
• 2 cups premixed bagged coleslaw
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

• Cut the dinner rolls in half so you have a top and bottom piece. Place the bottom half in a large baking dish (a lasagna pan works well) and sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella over the top.
• In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and if using, the habanero hot sauce. Spread this evenly over the buns in the baking dish.
• Mix the bagged coleslaw them spread it on top of the buffalo chicken. Top with the remaining mozzarella then put the tops of the buns on top.
• Melt the butter, mix in the Italian seasoning, then brush the butter over the buns.
• Cover the baking dish with foil then bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the sliders are hot, the cheese is melted, and the tops of the buns are golden. Cut into individual sliders and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg

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Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

Air fryer zucchini pizza bites are the perfect low-carb way to eat your pizza and love it too! Quick and easy these make a perfect snack, appetizer, or light meal any time of the week!

Zucchini is a nutritious vegetable that is usually in abundance this time of year. Try using your extra zucchini in these tried and true recipes, Fried, dessert, or savory zucchini.

Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

Pizza is a favorite food at our house. It’s savory, cheesy, and divine. But I don’t always love the extra carbs. Just like in this Zucchini Lasagna, replacing the carbs with zucchini provides all the flavor without the extra calories. This is one of the most surprising recipes I have ever made. The air fryer makes the outside a bit crispy and the toppings are perfectly melted and cooked. These have to be on your to make this year’s list, with all that extra zucchini!

Packed with flavor, you are never going to miss the crust, but if you need to you can make these air fryer pizzas, that are just as amazing! These are perfect for a quick snack or pair it with some fruit and a salad for a light meal. Super easy to customize you can make these zucchini pizza’s any way you want to. Making this the perfect meal for everyone. Your friends and family can top their own just the way they like them for a guaranteed winner! These are best served right away so have plenty of zucchini on hand because these will go fast!

What You Need For Zucchini Pizza Bites

Using zucchini for the base of these little bites creates a crispy low-carb crust you are going to love. Packed with flavor and zesty taste, these are going to become a family favorite. For all the recipe measurements see the recipe card below.

• Zucchini: Pick a firm large zucchini that is uniformily shaped for even cooking.
• Salt and pepper: Add to taste.
• Marinara sauce: Use your favorite jarred variation or make your own from this incredible recipe.
• Mini pepperoni: These are the perfect size for zucchini pizza bites, and they crisp up nicely.
• Sliced olives: Olives are a favorite topping in our house.
• Mozerella cheese: If you can, shred your own mozerella so it will melt evenly.
• Italian seasoning: This adds incredible italian flavor traditional of pizza.
• Basil: This is optional for garnish, but I highly recommend it.

How To Make Pizza Bites with Zucchini

These zucchini pizzas are super easy to make and are a perfect recipe to make with your family. Let them top their own pizzas.

1. Zucchini Prep: Cut the zucchini into ¼ slices. Lay the 4-6 slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and salt and pepper.
2. Top: Spread about a tablespoon of marinara sauce on top.
3. Extra Toppings: Add the pepperoni and olives and top with cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
4. Air Fry: Cook at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped basil.

Zucchini Pizza Bite Tips

Any way you top them or serve them, this healthy take on pizza is going to be a sure-fire favorite. Like my English muffin pizzas, they are totally individual and customizable. Perfect for picky eaters!

• Zucchini: Slice your zucchini all the same width, about 1/4″ thickness. This way your pizzas will cook at the same rate.
• Reduce the Water: Zucchini holds a lot of water. Take a paper towel and dab the slices before placing in the air fryer. This will help the toppings stick and help it get a bit of crust.
• Variation: Create Zucchini Pizza Boats by slicing the zucchini length ways. Scoop out the center that’s full of seeds, leaving plenty of flesh inside. Top with your favorite toppings. Increase the cook time by 3-4 minutes.
• Sauces: The base of most pizzas is marinara, but you can get creative. Try using BBQ, Alfredo, Buffalo or even Pesto for your sauce.
• Toppings: The sky is the limit here. Top the zucchini pizzas with your favorite combinations. Sausage, peppers, onion, ham, pineapple, chicken, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, mushrooms, and I could go on. Have a bunch of toppings available and let everyone make their own.

Storing and Reheating Zucchini Pizzas

These are definitely best eaten right away but can make these ahead, and storing them is as easy as it is making them. Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing.

Reheat your individual pizzas in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 1-2 minutes. This will keep the outside from getting overly soggy and the toppings hot and melty. You are going to love this!

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Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

Air fryer zucchini pizza bites are the perfect low-carb way to eat your pizza and love it too! Quick and easy these make a perfect snack, appetizer, or light meal any time of the week!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian American

Keyword air fryer zucchini pizza

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 381kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 large zucchini
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup mini pepperoni
• 1 cup sliced olives
• 2 cups mozerella cheese
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

• Cut the zucchini into ¼ slices. Lay the 4-6 slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and salt and pepper.
• Spread about a tablespoon of marinara sauce on top.
• Add the pepperoni and olives and top with cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
• Cook at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1541mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 2mg

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Delicious Cherry Pie Filling

This cherry pie filling comes together so quickly and will make enough for you to have on hand for pies all year! Delectable and sweet with a hint of tartness, this filling is perfection and you won’t be able to go back to store-bought ever again.

The thick, consistency of this filling combined with the soft cherries makes this taste absolutely divine. I love trying out all different types of pies at this time of year. Here are some of my favorites apple, rhubarb, and chocolate!

What Makes this Filling THE Best?

There is something about making pies that’s so soothing to me. It brings me back to my childhood! I remember trying different pies at all sorts of family events, fairs, and holiday get-togethers! So I love any chance that I get to make a pie and this filling makes that process so easy! This recipe will make (4) pints jars worth of filling which allows me to have quick and easy access to this delicious filling all year long! Try using the cherry pie filling in this cherry cheesecake or these cherry pie bars. I absolutely love it!

This cherry pie filling is exactly the right consistency that you want in a pie. Add it to these mini cherry pies and you will love the texture and flavor! It is thick, smooth, and delicious and if I’m being completely honest, I could eat it plain! I especially love the slight hint of lemon and almond that is brought into the flavoring. This is what makes it stand out and taste a little bit different (and definitely better!) than most cherry fillings that I have tasted before. Make this right when you need it or make this ahead of time to have on hand for later. Either way, this will satisfy your tastebuds and I just know that your family will go crazy over it!

Ingredients for Cherry Pie Filling

Simple ingredients will help this recipe come together for a taste that you will be remembering for years to come! Try out this recipe and you will be so happy that you did! See the recipe card below for complete measurements.

• Pint jars: This recipe is perfect for storing this filling for later so make sure that you have glass pint jars to store it!
• Cherries: You can you either fresh or frozen pitted sour cherries.
• Sugar: The sugar will help counteract the tartness of the cherries!
• Cornstarch: This will be used to thicken the syrup.
• Almond extract: I loooove the taste that this small addition brings to this recipe!
• Lemon juice: This will enhance that delicious natural flavor of the cherries!
• Butter: Use unsalted butter in this recipe for the best results.
• Red food coloring (optional): You only need to use this to achieve a very vibrant red color! It’s totally optional.

Let’s Make Some Filling!

Quick, easy, and tastes amazing, this cherry pie filling is definitely a recipe that anyone can make! It will take you about 15 minutes from start to finish (if you have pitted cherries)! Super fast with delicious results!

1. Sterlize: You will want to sterilize your jars in boiling water. Then, place them in a warm oven that is set to 215° while you make the filling. Make sure they stay in the oven for at least 15 minutes.
2. Stir: Add the pitted cherries, sugar and cornstarch to a medium sauce pan. Cook over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and thickens, stirring constantly. Once nice and thick, remove from the heat and stir in almond extract, lemon juice and butter. If you want a brighter red filling then feel free to add red food coloring until it is the desired level of red.
3. Fill: Fill the warm jars with hot pie filling, being sure to only fill to the bottom rung of the mouth of the jar! If you over fill it, it will explode!
4. Bathe and cool: Screw the lids on tight and process jars in a hot water bath for 20 minutes. Remove from the water and let cool.

Tips For Canning Cherry Pie Filling

Canning pie filling is very easy and makes it so you have fresh pie filling on hand all the time! It’s super easy and won’t take you any extra time! In fact, you will save time since this makes enough for you to use now AND later!

• Picking Cherries: For this recipe I used fresh sour cherries, but you can use frozen sour cherries if you’d like. You can also use sweet cherries, but the sugar will need to be reduced to ¾ cup -½ cup.
• Jars: I used wide mouth pint sized jars, but you can use quart sized jars or regular mouthed jars, depending on what you have on hand and what you prefer. One pie typically uses 2 pint jars of filling.
• Red Food Coloring: You don’t have to use any food coloring but if you want it to look extra vibrant, you can use some! I used it when making this because I wanted the pie filling to look more like the traditional bright red cherry pie filling that we are accustomed to!

How to Store Cherry Pie Filling

Having jars of cherry pie filling on hand means whipping together a cherry pie without the stress of making the filling and the benefit of not having to use store-bought!

• On the shelf: Unopened jars of filling can be stored on the shelf in your pantry or another cool, dark place for up to 3 years. Be sure to label the jar with the date and contents.
• In the fridge: Once you have opened a jar of filling, you can store the leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.

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Delicious Cherry Pie Filling

This cherry pie filling comes together so quickly and will make enough for you to have on hand for pies all year!! Delectable and sweet with a hint of tartness, this filling is perfection and you won't be able to go back to store-bought ever again!!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cherry pie filling, cherry pie filling recipe

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 4 Pints

Calories 363kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 4 pint jars
• 4 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries (pitted)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

• Sterilize your jars in boiling water and then place them in a warm oven that is set to 215° while you make the filling, or at least a minimum of 15 minutes.
• Add the pitted cherries, sugar, and cornstarch to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and thickens, stirring constantly. Once nice and thick, remove from the heat and stir in almond extract, lemon juice, and butter. If you want a bright red filling, add red food coloring until it is the desired level of red.
• Fill the warm jars with hot pie filling, being sure to only fill to the bottom rung of the mouth of the jar. If you overfill it, it will explode!
• Screw the lids on tight and process jars in a hot water bath for 20 minutes. Remove from the water and let cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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