12 Buffalo Recipes That’ll Spice Up Your Life

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Discover the versatility of buffalo meat with my collection of 12 Must Try Buffalo Recipes. From unexpected twists like creamy buffalo hummus to familiar favorites reimagined as buffalo tacos and buffalo pizza, these dishes offer a delicious introduction to this lean and flavorful protein. Join me as we explore how buffalo meat can elevate your culinary repertoire, providing healthier alternatives to traditional beef dishes without sacrificing taste or texture.

White Bean Buffalo Hummus

White Bean Buffalo Hummus by Toshi's Table
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This tasty white bean buffalo hummus is quick and easy to make! It is the perfect snack to make on game day, especially for the super bowl! Serve it with fresh veggies, pita bread, pita chips or pretzels!

Get the Recipe: White Bean Buffalo Hummus

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders by Xoxo Bella
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Forget frozen chicken tenders and restaurant ones that always seem to be disappointing. These air fryer buffalo chicken tenders are crispy, flavorful, and packed with protein, making them a nourishing alternative to traditional deep-fried comfort food. Enjoy boneless buffalo chicken tenders as an appetizer or as a main dish if served in larger portions. You simply can’t go wrong with homemade air fryer chicken tenders and the blue cheese dressing pairs beautifully with them.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders by Life as a Strawberry
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These easy slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches are perfect for busy weeknights (or as game day appetizers during football season) with blue cheese and arugula.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Buffalo Chicken Pasta by Britney Breaks Bread
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a cheesy blend of a creamy buffalo sauce, seared chicken breasts, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses melted and tossed in your favorite pasta. You will be delighted with every forkful of this easy yet delicious dinner option that is ready in just 35 minutes!

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Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza by Fit Mama Real Food
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These buffalo chicken flatbread pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe that uses simple ingredients, but packs in tons of buffalo flavor! They also make a great appetizer to prep in advance and serve to family and friends as well. Each chicken pizza gets you 34 grams of protein and is ready in under 15 minutes!

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Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Buffalo Chicken Tacos by Chocolate Moosey
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Don’t know what’s for dinner? These Buffalo Chicken Tacos are here to the rescue! Filled with homemade crispy baked buffalo chicken strips, you can have dinner ready from prep to table in under an hour.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip by Craving Some Creativity
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Elevate your game day with the ultimate Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip! Effortless without the mess, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, this crock pot recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone cheering for more.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese by Britney Breaks Bread
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Just when you thought mac and cheese couldn’t get any better, this crockpot buffalo chicken mac and cheese makes an appearance. If you love buffalo chicken dip and creamy mac and cheese, this easy recipe is for you! It has the perfect amount of spice and a velvety rich and creamy mix of cheeses for the ultimate meal! Take your mac and cheese to the next level with this buffalo mac!

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Sheet Pan Buffalo Tofu Meal

Sheet Pan Buffalo Tofu Meal by One Clever Chef
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Say goodbye to boring lunches with this Sheet Pan Buffalo Tofu Meal Prep recipe, where tofu gets a fiery makeover with a generous coating of spicy buffalo sauce! Crispy tofu cubes are oven-roasted with colorful vegetables and delicious yukon gold potatoes on a single sheet pan for added convenience, creating a meal that checks-in all the boxes. This recipe is also vegetarian and gluten-free.

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Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Buffalo Chicken Thighs by Sweetly Splendid
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While eating wings can be absolutely messy, these buffalo chicken thighs help out with that. You get that same juicy chicken, but in a way that can be eaten with a fork. Tender thighs are seasoned and seared in a pan and then drenched in a delicious buffalo sauce. It’s an easy go-to weeknight meal!

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Cheeseless White Buffalo Chickpea Pizza

Cheeseless White Buffalo Chickpea Pizza by Beet of the Wild
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Elevate your pizza night with this mouthwatering Cheeseless White Buffalo Chickpea Pizza on Homemade Almond Flour Flatbread. Loaded with nutritious toppings and a creamy cashew garlic sauce that’s so heavenly you’ll forget you’re eating a wholesome pizza that’s free of dairy and gluten!

Get the Recipe: Cheeseless White Buffalo Chickpea Pizza

Spicy Buffalo Chickpea Wrap

Spicy Buffalo Chickpea Wrap by Joyful Dumplings
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Buffalo chickpea wraps are an easy-to-prepare, nutritious meal option when you are pressed for time. This tasty buffalo chickpea salad wrap is full of flavor and packed with plant-based protein, making it the perfect lunch or dinner choice.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Buffalo Chickpea Wrap

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I love to share recipes with real ingredients that are both sweet and savory (especially sweet:) My mission with Gimme From Scratch is to inspire you with recipes that will bring your families together in the kitchen. I'm introverted at heart but know how important socializing can be for maintaining good relationships, when writing not only am looking forward to sharing information - It's also building connections between readers who love good food as much as I do!

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