Description
Buffalo Blue Crispy Tot Sliders combine crispy baked tater tots with flavorful buffalo-seasoned ground chicken patties, topped with tangy blue cheese and creamy dressing. Perfect as a fun appetizer or game day snack, these sliders deliver a delightful mix of spicy, cheesy, and crunchy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Components
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions
- Shredded lettuce or slaw mix (optional for garnish)
- Oil spray for baking
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Tater Tots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and spray lightly with oil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Chicken Patties: While the tots bake, combine ground chicken with buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and shape the mixture into small, flat slider-sized patties.
- Cook Patties on Stovetop: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are fully cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Assemble Sliders: Once the tots are baked, create small stacks of 3 to 4 tots pressed together to form the buns. Place a cooked chicken patty on top of each tot stack. Drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the patties, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese, and add a dollop of blue cheese dressing.
- Add Garnishes and Top Slider: Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions and add shredded lettuce or slaw if desired for freshness and crunch. Finish by topping each slider with another tot stack to complete the bun.
- Serve: Serve the sliders immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use vegetarian patties to make this recipe meatless and suitable for vegetarians.
- Ranch dressing can be used as a substitute for blue cheese dressing if preferred.
- These sliders are perfect for parties, game day appetizers, or casual entertaining.
