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Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Cups

Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Cups

The ultimate comfort food, Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Cups are crispy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo chicken. Perfect for game days or family gatherings, these easy-to-make cups will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Make them tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cups
Course: Appetizers, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 48 pieces frozen tater tots
  • 24 pieces frozen popcorn chicken
  • ¾ cup Frank's Buffalo sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Pan
  • Tart Tamper
  • Rotary Cheese Grater
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF. This is crucial for ensuring your tater tots get that perfect crispiness.
  2. Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. This helps prevent the tater tots from sticking and makes for easy removal later.
  3. Place 2 tater tots in each cup of the mini muffin pan. Make sure they are close together but not squished.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don't burn.
  5. While the tater tots are baking, heat the frozen popcorn chicken in the microwave until hot, about 3 to 5 minutes. Make sure they are heated through.
  6. Once heated, toss the warm chicken in the Frank's Buffalo sauce until well coated. The chicken should be glistening with that spicy goodness.
  7. After 15 minutes, remove the tater tots from the oven. Using a tart tamper, press the partially baked tots down gently to form cups. This will create space for the filling.
  8. Sprinkle some cheddar cheese into the bottom of each potato cup. The cheese will melt beautifully as they bake.
  9. Top the cheese with the buffalo chicken mixture, ensuring each cup is generously filled.
  10. Sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top of the chicken. Extra cheese always makes everything better!
  11. Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Watch for the cheese to melt and turn bubbly.
  12. Once baked, remove the muffin pan from the oven and let the cups cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious bites!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • Tip 2: These cups can be frozen! After baking, allow them to cool completely, then place on a baking sheet to freeze before transferring to a freezer bag.
  • Tip 3: Serve with a side of celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
  • Tip 4: Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preference; you can add more for extra heat!
  • Tip 5: Mix in different cheeses, such as pepper jack or gouda, for a unique flavor twist.