Description
To appreciate why these Viral Buffalo Chicken Dip Empanadas have taken the internet by storm, it helps to understand the magic of their construction. This dish is a creative culinary hybrid that takes the universally loved flavors of buffalo chicken wings and repurposes them into a neat, portable pastry pocket. Instead of dipping a tortilla chip or a celery stick into a communal bowl, each guest gets their own self-contained, flavor-packed pastry that delivers the perfect ratio of dough, meat, and melted cheese in every single bite.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Dough
- 1 package empanada discs or pie dough rounds
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional toppings & dips
- Ranch dressing
- Blue cheese dip
- Extra buffalo drizzle
- Chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
1. Make the filling
In a bowl, mix:
- shredded chicken
- cream cheese
- buffalo sauce
- cheddar
- mozzarella
- ranch dressing
- green onions
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
Mix until creamy and fully combined.
2. Fill the empanadas
- Place filling in the center of each dough round.
- Fold over into a half-moon shape.
- Seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
3. Bake or air fry
Bake:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
Air Fry:
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes.
4. Serve
Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dip and extra buffalo sauce drizzle.
Notes
These crispy Buffalo Chicken Dip Empanadas deliver the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy filling and bold buffalo flavor wrapped in a golden flaky crust — making them an irresistible crowd-pleasing appetizer or game-day snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 260 kcal
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