Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers
Try Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers for an easy game day snack! These baked or air-fried stuffed jalapeños are loaded with creamy buffalo chicken and melted cheese.
Servings: 20 jalapeño poppers
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup (91 g) buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, optional, for a looser filling
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 ½ cups (169.5 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 10 large jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- Buffalo sauce, for garnish, plus extra for dipping (optional)
- Ranch dressing, for garnish, plus extra for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F* (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- To a medium mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and whole milk (if using). Using a hand mixer, mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the shredded chicken, sharp cheddar, and mozzarella cheese to the bowl. Stir until all the chicken is coated in the creamy cheese mixture and everything is evenly combined. This makes about 3 cups of the filling.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken filling into each jalapeño half, mounding the mixture slightly but leaving a little space for the filling to expand as it melts.
- Arrange the filled jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the filling is hot, the cheese is melted, and the tops are lightly golden.
- Let the poppers cool for about 5 minutes before serving. (The filling will be very hot inside.)
- Garnish with drizzles of buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, or serve extra on the side for dipping.
Notes
*Air Fryer Instructions
- Prepare the buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers as instructed.
- Place the stuffed peppers into the basket of your air fryer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.)
- Air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, or until the filling is hot, the cheese is melted, and the tops are lightly golden.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jalapeño popper | Calories: 113kcal