Flavor-Packed Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins Recipe

If you love easy, flavorful appetizers that always impress, these Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins are a must-try. Crispy baked potato halves are loaded with spicy shredded buffalo chicken, plenty of gooey cheese, and finished with tangy blue cheese and green onions.

They’re simple to put together, but deliver that bold, crave-worthy flavor that disappears fast at any gathering. This recipe is delicious, fun to serve, and guaranteed to be a hit whether you’re watching the big game, hosting friends, or just craving something hearty and satisfying.

With a combination of textures and flavors everyone loves, these potato skins prove you don’t need complicated ingredients to make something memorable. Just an easy recipe, ready in minutes, that’s perfect for sharing.

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Equipment You Will Need

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Fork
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• Small bowl
• Spoon
• Knife

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Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins are a bold, crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with spicy shredded buffalo chicken, gooey melted cheese, tangy blue cheese and green onions. Served on crispy potato halves, they’re the ultimate game-day snack that’s guaranteed to disappear in minutes.

• Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
• Yield: 6

Ingredients

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3 small potatoes

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt

1 cup shredded, cooked chicken

3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce

1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

2–3 tablespoons blue cheese dressing

1 green onion, diced

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Dice the green onions and set aside for later.
3. Poke holes in the potatoes with a fork. Brush olive oil over the potatoes, then sprinkle with salt.
4. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour.
5. Remove the potatoes from the oven, and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before handling. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and arrange cut side down on the baking sheet. Broil for 2-4 minutes to get crispy.
6. Stir the buffalo wing sauce into the chicken.
7. Flip the potatoes over on the baking sheet, and using a small spoon, take out the inside, leaving about 1/4 inch around the edges and bottom.
8. Fill the potatoes with the chicken mixture, then top with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, until the cheese is melted.
9. Remove the potatoes from the oven, and top with blue cheese dressing and green onions.

• Author: Little Party Pixie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Down Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Category: Appetizers

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Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins are the kind of appetizer that works for almost any occasion—game days, casual parties, or family nights at home. They’re filling, flavorful, and simple to make, making them a reliable favorite when you want something that feels special without much effort.

Serve them hot and watch how quickly they disappear. If you enjoyed this recipe, take a look at more of my party food ideas for dishes that pair perfectly with these bold flavors.

If these potato skins have you craving more, be sure to try the Mushroom Crostini, the Pulled Pork Loaded Potato Skins, and this irresistible collection of Cheese Appetizers for your next spread.

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