Spicy Buffalo Wing Poppers (Printable Copy)

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

# What You 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 blue cheese, crumbled
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes using a small spoon or knife. Wear gloves for safety during this step.
03 - In a mixing 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 using a spoon or small spatula.
05 - Arrange stuffed jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until peppers are tender and filling is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the poppers and sprinkle with additional blue cheese and fresh chives or green onions.
08 - Serve warm, optionally accompanied by celery sticks and additional dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like buffalo wings but without the messy fingers or pile of bones.
  • The creamy blue cheese filling cools down the jalapeño heat just enough to keep you reaching for more.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and pop them in the oven right before guests arrive.
  • Theyre naturally gluten-free and pack serious flavor into every bite.
02 -
  • The first time I made these, I forgot gloves and my hands burned for an hour, so learn from my mistake and protect your skin.
  • If you skip softening the cream cheese, youll end up with lumpy filling that doesnt spread evenly, and nobody wants that.
  • Dont overbake them or the jalapeños turn limp and sad, you want them tender but still holding their shape.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill the peppers neatly and avoid mess, it makes the whole process faster and cleaner.
  • If you dont love blue cheese, swap it for shredded cheddar or pepper jack, or use ranch dressing mixed with a little sour cream for a milder, creamier filling.
  • Add crumbled cooked bacon to the filling for a smoky, salty punch that takes these over the top.
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