Description
Savory Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos bring spicy comfort to classic game-day snacking. Crispy potato tots loaded with zesty chicken, melted cheese, and cool ranch create an irresistible plate you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (2 pounds) frozen tater tots
- 16 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken
- 16 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
Sauce:
- 16 ounces Frank’s Buffalo wings sauce
Garnish:
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the tater tot package (usually 425°F or 218°C). Line a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeters) baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal crispiness and easy cleanup.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to promote even browning and crunchy texture.
- Bake the tater tots according to package instructions, typically 20-25 minutes, until golden and crisp on the exterior. Turn the baking sheet halfway through cooking to guarantee uniform browning.
- While tots are baking, prepare shredded chicken by warming pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken and tossing with buffalo sauce to coat thoroughly.
- Once tater tots are fully cooked, adjust oven setting to high broil. Carefully distribute the buffalo-coated chicken evenly across the crispy tater tots.
- Generously sprinkle pepper jack cheese over the chicken layer, ensuring complete coverage for maximum melting potential.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove when cheese is completely melted and slightly bubbling.
- Immediately drizzle additional buffalo sauce across the entire dish for extra flavor intensity.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions, which will add a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich, spicy nachos.
- Serve hot directly from the baking sheet, allowing guests to scoop generous portions of the crispy, cheesy buffalo chicken tater tot creation.
Notes
- Crispy tater tots create the perfect base for this loaded nacho-style dish, offering a delightful twist on traditional nachos.
- Broiling transforms the dish by melting pepper jack cheese and heating the shredded chicken to create a golden, bubbly topping.
- Buffalo sauce adds a spicy kick that elevates the flavor profile, bringing tangy heat to every bite.
- Parchment paper is crucial for achieving evenly cooked, maximum crispy tater tots without sticking to the pan.
- Green onions provide a fresh, crunchy garnish that cuts through the richness of the cheese and buffalo sauce.
- Quick preparation makes this recipe ideal for game day, parties, or a fun weekend snack that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 685 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1420 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg