Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe: My Must-Try Dip For Gameday

This Frank's Buffalo chicken dip is my absolute favorite appetizer for game days, or parties with family and friends. With its creamy base, zesty ranch dressing, and a spicy kick from Frank's buffalo hot sauce, this Buffalo dip is packed with flavor! Another reason I love this recipe so much is it's easy to make in 4 steps.

The Best Frank's Chicken Wing Dip Recipe

I’ve been making this Buffalo chicken wing dip for years, and it's kind of become the appetizer I'm known for amongst my family and friends. Growing up in Buffalo, I've had a crazy amount of Buffalo chicken dips, and after tasting so many, I knew what it took to make the best one ever. 

I've compiled all of my favorite elements from each dip and packed them into one to make my famous Frank's Buffalo chicken wing dip recipe. It's equally spicy, creamy, cheesy, and goes so well with tortilla chips, pita bread, celery and carrots, you name it! 

The flavor is just unreal, and as I alluded to earlier, what I love most is how simple it is to make. It's ready in under 30 minutes, and then I like to serve the dip piping hot. Fair warning, it's always gone in seconds! 

Ingredients

You need just a handful of ingredients to make this recipe, some of which you might have in you fridge already! Here's what you’ll need to make the best Frank's Buffalo chicken dip recipe:

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 8 oz cream cheese
• ½ cup creamy ranch dressing or blue cheese
• ½ cup Frank's hot sauce
• 3 green onions
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

Now, the beauty of this dip is its versatility. You can adjust the spiciness level by adding more or less hot sauce, change the flavor by swapping ranch for blue cheese,  and using any cooked chicken you want!

How to Make Frank's Redhot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Step 1: Prepare The Dip Base

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13 or any medium-sized casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Then in a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing or blue cheese, Frank's Buffalo hot sauce, whites of the green onions, salt, and pepper.

Now mix everything together for a minute or so until the ingredients fully combined.

Step 2: Assemble The Buffalo Dip

Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Top the entire chicken wing dip with the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, covering the mixture completely.

Step 3: Bake The Dip

Now that it's ready, bake the dip in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until it’s hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top is melted and golden brown.

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 4: Serve The Chicken Wing Dip

Top the hot dip with the greens of the green onions for a nice aesthetic and more flavor. Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers! Enjoy! 

What To Serve With Frank's Buffalo Wing Dip

This dip is amazing with literally everything, but here are a few of my favorite ideas of what you can serve with it:

• Chips
• Crackers
• Fresh veggies like carrot sticks, celery sticks, and cucumber
• Pretzels
• Pita bread or pita chips
• Naan bread
• Spread it on a pizza crust

Expert Tips for the Perfect Chicken Wing Dip

1. Use cooked chicken: To save time, I always use chicken that has already been cooked. You can roast, boil, or even use a rotisserie chicken to save more time. Leftover chicken from this pan seared chicken tenders recipe works great!
2. Soften the cream cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This ensures it blends smoothly with the other ingredients for the best texture. If you can't wait for it to soften, just pop it in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
3. Adjust the heat level: I mentioned this earlier but it's worth mentioning again, if you like your dip extra spicy, feel free to add more Frank's hot sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper to the mixture. For a milder dip, reduce the amount of hot sauce slightly and give it a taste test as you go.
4. Mix in blue cheese for even more flavor: My favorite addition is mixing in crumbled blue cheese along with the cheddar and mozzarella. It adds a tangy bite and a little more texture that's so good. 

How to Store Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

If you have leftovers, store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For what it's worth, I never have any left after serving it a Cunningham family parties. My little cousins eat half the dip in minutes! 

To reheat it, I've found the best way is to warm it in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes. You can also microwave it in small increments, stirring occasionally to make sure it reheats evenly.

FAQs About This Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip

Can I make Buffalo chicken wing dip in advance?

Absolutely! Prepare the dip mixture in advance and spread it in the baking dish. Then top it with cheese, cover it, and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. When you’re ready to serve, just bake the dip as directed and serve hot.

Can I freeze Buffalo chicken dip?

Yes, you can freeze the unbaked dip in an airtight container for up to 1 month, or you can freeze the baked dip for about 3 months. Then thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and either bake it as directed or warm it up when ready to serve.

More Chicken Recipes

If you’re looking for more delicious chicken recipes I've got you covered.

Give one of these a try next:

• Hibachi chicken and shrimp fried rice
• Breaded chicken without eggs
• Crockpot chicken legs
• Chicken, sausage, and shrimp gumbo
• Crockpot honey garlic chicken breasts
• Greek yogurt chicken salad