WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE

This Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers recipe combines my two favorite appetizers–buffalo chicken dip and jalapeño poppers–into one perfect bite! You get the creamy, spicy goodness of buffalo chicken dip stuffed inside a bacon wrapped jalapeño popper. What I love most about this recipe is how versatile it is, because you can easily swap ingredients to suit your preferences or dietary needs. Whether you go for classic cheddar or spice things up with pepper jack, use mini bell peppers for a milder option, or even air fry them for a crispier texture, these poppers are guaranteed to be a hit. These come together quickly and can even be prepped ahead of time, making these poppers a stress free option for the next time you need to prepare a dish for a group.

INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN

• Jalapeños: try mini bell peppers for a milder version
• Shredded Chicken: canned chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken work well here too
• Shredded Mexican Cheese: you can also sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack
• Bacon: Turkey bacon or prosciutto are good lighter options

QUICK FAQ

Can I make these ahead of time? Yes! Assemble these the day or two before and bake when ready. Remove from the fridge 20 minutes before baking.

How spicy are they? Removing the seeds and membrane helps tone down the heat, but jalapeños will always still have a little kick. Try mini bell peppers if you don’t like spice!

Can I airfry them? Definitely! Air fry at 400℉ for 12-15 min. 

These buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers are always a hit, whether you are making them for a game day watch party, a regular party, or just as a solo snack. If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment, tag me on Instagram (@itsnormalfood), or share your favorite variations. Happy cooking, and enjoy your poppers!

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Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers

This recipe combines two classic appetizers into one spicy, creamy, and crispy bite. Stuffed with buffalo chicken dip and wrapped in bacon, they are the perfect game day treat!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Appetizers, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Game Day Appetizers, Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

• 10 Jalapeños
• 1 package Cream Cheese
• ½ cup Shredded Mexican Cheese
• ½ cup Ranch
• ½ cup Buffalo Sauce
• 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast shredded
• 1 package Bacon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400℉
• Stir together the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, ranch, buffalo sauce, shredded cheese and set aside
• Halve the jalapeños and using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and membrane and discard
• Fill the peppers with the buffalo chicken dip mix and wrap in bacon
• Bake in the oven for about 20 min or until the bacon is crispy