Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Get ready to elevate your game-day spread or weeknight dinner with these irresistible Vegetarian Buffalo "Chicken" Sliders! Featuring tender young jackfruit as a plant-based alternative, these sliders are infused with bold buffalo flavor, thanks to a zesty mix of hot sauce, garlic, and smoky paprika. Roasted to perfection for a slightly crisp edge, the jackfruit delivers all the savory satisfaction you love—minus the meat. Pile it high on toasted slider buns with creamy ranch dressing, crunchy lettuce, shredded carrots, and fresh celery for layers of texture and taste in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this vegetarian spin on a classic crowd-pleaser is perfect for everyone at the table, whether you're hosting a party or treating yourself to a flavorful, plant-powered meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cans (20 oz total) Canned young jackfruit in water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Buffalo sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 12 pieces Slider buns
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 1 cup, shredded Lettuce
• 0.5 cup, shredded Carrots
• 0.5 cup, thinly sliced Celery

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 4

Add the jackfruit to the bowl and use your hands or a spoon to coat the jackfruit thoroughly in the buffalo sauce mixture.

Step 5

Transfer the jackfruit to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the jackfruit is tender and slightly crisp on the edges.

Step 7

Remove the jackfruit from the oven and use two forks to shred any larger pieces.

Step 8

Toast the slider buns in the oven for the last 5 minutes of jackfruit baking, or until they are slightly golden.

Step 9

To assemble the sliders, place a generous spoonful of the buffalo jackfruit mixture on the bottom half of each slider bun.

Step 10

Add a drizzle of ranch dressing on top, followed by a pinch of shredded lettuce, carrots, and celery for crunch.

Step 11

Place the top half of the slider bun over the filling and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1010.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2180.4

Total Fat 97.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 39.6mg	0%
Sodium 8504.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 56.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 665.9mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 1310.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 50.8%