Spicy Buffalo Wing Poppers (View Print Version)

Spicy jalapeños stuffed with chicken, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese. Perfect game day appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Peppers

01 - 8 large jalapeño peppers

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
03 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
04 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce, plus extra for drizzling
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese for garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions, optional

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Halve jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Wear gloves for safety when handling peppers.
03 - In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, blue cheese, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
04 - Fill each jalapeño half generously with the chicken mixture.
05 - Arrange stuffed jalapeño halves on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the poppers and sprinkle with additional blue cheese and chives or green onions.
08 - Serve warm, optionally accompanied by celery sticks and additional dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold Flavor: It packs all the spicy, tangy goodness of buffalo wings into a bite-sized pepper.
  • Perfect Texture: The combination of creamy filling and tender roasted jalapeños is incredibly satisfying.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally gluten-free, making it a safe and delicious option for many guests.
02 -
  • Safety First: Wearing gloves when handling and deseeding jalapeños prevents the oils from irritating your skin or eyes.
  • Even Baking: Choose jalapeños of similar size so that they all cook through at the same time.
  • Check Labels: While the recipe is naturally gluten-free, always double-check your buffalo sauce labels for hidden thickeners or additives.
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