Buffalo Chicken Onion Rings

Name: Buffalo Chicken Onion Rings in Donut Pan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large white onion, sliced into rings; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken; 1/4 cup buffalo sauce; 2 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 tbsp ranch seasoning powder; 1 tbsp chopped chives, for garnish; Ranch dressing, for serving

Buffalo chicken onion rings are crispy, cheesy baked rings made by layering buffalo-seasoned shredded chicken, cheddar, and onion slices in a donut pan until golden. They deliver restaurant-style crunch without deep frying.

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Total

30 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

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Ingredients

1 large white onion, sliced into rings
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup buffalo sauce
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp ranch seasoning powder
1 tbsp chopped chives, for garnishoptional
Ranch dressing, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a small bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, and softened cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
3
Sprinkle about half of the shredded cheese into the wells of a donut pan.
4
Place a large onion ring into each well on top of the cheese.
5
Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into the center of each onion ring.
6
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning powder over the buffalo chicken.
7
Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
8
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
9
Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. Garnish with chopped chives and serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice the onion into uniform rings and pat dry with paper towels to reduce moisture and help cheese adhere and crisp better.
Mix buffalo sauce into the shredded chicken before layering to ensure even flavor distribution throughout each ring.
Don't skip the cream cheese mixed into the filling—it binds the layers and adds richness that prevents the rings from falling apart during baking.
Watch the edges closely in the final 5 minutes; onions brown quickly once the cheese begins to bubble.

Substitutions

Cheddar cheese → Monterey Jack or pepper Jack (adds sharpness or spice)
Buffalo sauce → Frank's RedHot mixed with melted butter (1:1 ratio for homemade buffalo)
Ranch seasoning powder → Italian seasoning or garlic powder (1 tbsp each, though flavor profile changes)
Cream cheese → sour cream (use 2–3 tbsp for a slightly looser filling)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled rings in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until cheese softens. Do not microwave, as rings will become soggy.