Spicy Buffalo Wing Poppers (Print Version)

Jalapeños stuffed with chicken, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese. Baked until bubbling for the perfect appetizer.

# Ingredients List:

→ 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 crumbled blue cheese for garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Wear gloves for safety when handling peppers.
03 - In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, blue cheese, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
04 - Fill each jalapeño half generously with the chicken mixture.
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.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the poppers and sprinkle with additional blue cheese and chives or green onions.
08 - Serve warm immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They deliver all the flavor of buffalo wings without the mess or deep frying.
  • The heat level is completely adjustable by how thoroughly you remove the seeds.
  • They reheat beautifully, so you can prep them ahead and bake right before guests arrive.
  • Each bite feels indulgent but keeps the carbs surprisingly low.
02 -
  • If you skip the gloves when handling jalapeños, avoid touching your face or eyes for at least an hour afterward, even after washing your hands.
  • Soaking the deseeded peppers in cold water for 30 minutes before stuffing them makes a noticeable difference in heat level without losing flavor.
  • Letting the cream cheese soften completely prevents lumps in the filling that no amount of stirring will fix once they form.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill the peppers neatly and avoid messy edges that burn during baking.
  • If the filling seems too thick, stir in a teaspoon of milk or extra buffalo sauce to loosen it up.
  • For a crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes, but watch closely so the cheese doesn't burn.
  • Adding a few cooked, crumbled bacon bits to the filling brings a smoky richness that takes these to another level.
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