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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Dip

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A hot, creamy buffalo chicken dip with beautifully browned, bubbling cheese on top, made faster in the air fryer than the oven. Ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for parties served with chips, celery, and carrots.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot is classic)
  • 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • For serving: tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, sliced baguette

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Mix in the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until fully combined. Fold in the shredded chicken and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar.
  2. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish or pan that fits in your air fryer basket (a 6×6-inch square pan, 7-inch round pan, or cast iron skillet all work). Spread evenly and top with the remaining cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese crumbles if using.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. Place the pan in the basket and air fry at 360°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown in spots and the dip is hot throughout.
  4. Let cool for 3 to 4 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately with chips, celery, and carrots.

Notes

Soften cream cheese fully. Leave at room temperature 30 to 60 minutes, or microwave for 20 seconds. Cold cream cheese creates lumps that won’t smooth out.

Rotisserie chicken is the best shortcut. Shred by hand for best texture and flavor absorption.

Adjust heat with your sauce. Standard Frank’s is medium heat. Add cayenne or extra hot sauce for more heat, or dilute with 2 tbsp butter for less.

Make-ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add the cheese topping right before air frying and add 3 to 4 minutes to cook time when starting from cold.

Storage: Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes, or microwave in 45-second increments.

Find it online: https://airfrycentral.com/air-fryer-buffalo-chicken-dip-party-snack-in-15-minutes/