Buffalo Chicken Walking Tacos

My Favorite Appetizer Gets Its Legs

Get it?  Because they’re buffalo chicken walking tacos. But seriously, this appetizer is the next level. Mixing my favorite party food, buffalo chicken dip, with the portability of a walking taco might be one of my greatest ideas to date. It’s spicy, creamy, crunchy, and zesty. What else could you want in an appetizer recipe?

I can’t wait to make these for my next tailgate, Saturday with friends, or honestly just a random night at home.  It’s such a fun twist on the classic walking taco that it feels really special, but has the familiarity of buffalo chicken dip that everyone loves!

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this buffalo chicken walking taco recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Buffalo chicken dip, store bought or homemade
• Sour cream
• Packet of ranch dressing seasoning mix
• 1 ounce bags of Frito Corn Chips
• Blue cheese crumbles
• Fresh chives

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make these buffalo chicken walking tacos, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• Microwave safe bowl
• Measuring cups
• Kitchen scissors

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Tips for Making Buffalo Chicken Walking Tacos

I love this recipe and want you to love it too!  When you make your buffalo chicken walking taco, here are a few tip I recommend to make it delicious:

Keep your buffalo chicken dip warm

• The dip is the only warm component to the walking taco, so I can’t stress enough that it needs to be warm. The consistency will be that much creamier, plus walking tacos are best served when it’s cold out!  The warm dip will keep everyone’s hands warm!

Make the ranch dip zesty

• If you taste the sour cream dip on it’s own, it should taste pretty zesty. This is by design, the rest of the creamy, salty, spicy flavors will taste that much better with a tangy, zesty topping!

Set up a “build your own” bar

• This recipe makes for a great build your own bar. Set out the ingredients and let your family or guests make their own. Hosting a larger group? You could easily double (or triple!) the recipe.

Use scissors to cut open the Frito’s Corn Chip bags

• Rather than popping the bags open, use a pair of scissors to cut off  the top of each bag.  This will help you avoid accidentally tearing the bag and having your chips fall out.

While your scissors are out…

• Rather than getting out your cutting board, use kitchen shears to cut the chives. It’s faster for a small amount, saves time on dishes, and you can cut the chives directly over the top of each bag.

Buffalo Chicken Walking Tacos Recipe Details

When it comes down to it, this recipe is mostly assembly!  If you’re making your buffalo chicken dip at home, add all of your ingredients to a crockpot about 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve (no need to bake it in the oven before).  The only other prep required will be to  mix the sour cream with the ranch seasoning mix.  Once mixed together, set aside until your ready to serve.

Once you’re ready to serve the walking tacos, cut the tops off each individual bag of Frito’s Corn Chips. Then, you’re ready to assemble! Start by scooping a quarter of a cup of the warm buffalo chicken dip into each bag. Dollop the top of each bag with a scoop of the sour cream ranch dip or homemade ranch dressing, and then sprinkle with the blue cheese and chives. Serve right away while the dip is  warm and enjoy!

Do you love buffalo spiced recipes? Be sure to check out these other delicious options:

• Greek Yogurt and White Bean Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Buffalo White Chicken Chili with Ranch Cheezit Croutons
• Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
• Boneless Baked Buffalo Wings

If you make these buffalo chicken walking tacos, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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Buffalo Chicken Walking Tacos

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: Slow Cooker Cuisine: American Courses: Appetizer

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 35 mins Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 8

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

G Gluten Free N Nut Free

Description

Everything you love about creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with the crunch and portability of a walking taco.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2x 1x 2x 3x

• 2 cup buffalo chicken dip (homemade or store bought)
• ¹⁄₂ cup sour cream
• 2 tsp ranch dressing seasoning mix (such as Hidden Valley Restaurant Style mix)
• 8 1 oz bags of Frito’s Corn Chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup blue cheese crumbles
• 2 tbsp chives, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat the buffalo chicken dip in a crockpot for 30 minutes or microwave in a microwave safe dish for 1-2 minutes, until warmed through.

2. Mix 1 cup of sour cream and the ranch dressing seasoning until combined. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut each bag of Frito’s Corn Chips across the top, leaving the chips in the bottom of each pouch.

4. Scoop ¼ cup of buffalo chicken onto the top of the chips in each bag.

5. Dollop a tablespoon of the sour cream ranch mix on top of each.

6. Crumble the blue cheese over each serving.

7. Sprinkle the sliced chives on each bag, serve, and enjoy!