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A chip creating a huge cheese pull from the air fryer buffalo chicken dip, showing the golden, crispy cheese crust and the air fryer unit in the background.

The Fastest Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Dip (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

This easy, small-batch Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Dip is bubbly, cheesy, and ready in just 15 minutes! The ultimate half-time hack, guaranteed crispier than the microwave.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fast Food
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Chicken (Pre-Cooked):
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken (Approx 150g) Chopped Rotisserie or Canned Chicken (drained well).
The Creamy Base:
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese (115g) Softened to room temperature is mandatory.
  • 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing (60ml)
  • 1/4 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce (60ml) Original.
The Cheese:
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (115g) Shredded. Divided use.

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Any model works, but preheat is not necessary.
  • 1 Small Oven-Safe Dish Like a 5-inch pie tin or small ceramic ramekin.
  • 1 Non-Stick Cooking Spray Crucial for easy cleanup!

Method
 

The One-Bowl Mix
  1. Prep: Preheat is not needed. Lightly spray your small oven-safe dish with oil.
    A hand lightly spraying a small, white oven-safe dish with non-stick oil, with an air fryer unit visible in the background for the air fryer buffalo chicken dip.
  2. Soften Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened Cream Cheese, Ranch, Hot Sauce, and 3/4 cup of the Cheddar. Mix until completely smooth. (Use the 20-second microwave hack if the cheese is cold!).
    A wooden spoon combining cream cheese, Ranch dressing, Frank's RedHot, and shredded cheddar cheese in a glass bowl until the mixture is smooth and orange.
  3. Fold: Gently fold in the chopped Chicken.
    A spatula gently folding cubed, cooked chicken breast into the creamy orange dip base in a glass bowl for the air fryer buffalo chicken dip.
The Air Fry
  1. Assemble: Transfer the mixture into your small cooking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar on top for the crust.
    A hand sprinkling the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the assembled air fryer buffalo chicken dip mixture in a small, white oven-safe dish.
  2. Cook: Place the dish directly into the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
    A hand placing the small oven-safe dish containing the assembled air fryer buffalo chicken dip mixture into the black air fryer basket.
  3. Check: Check at the 5-minute mark. If the cheese looks golden brown and bubbling, it is done. (Use the foil hack if the cheese is browning too fast).
    The finished air fryer buffalo chicken dip, with a golden brown and bubbling cheese crust, sitting hot inside the black air fryer basket.
  4. Serve: Let it sit for 2 minutes to cool slightly. Serve directly from the pan with chips!
    A hand scooping the hot, cheesy air fryer buffalo chicken dip from the small pan, showing the cheese pull and golden-brown crust.

Notes

  • Speed Hack: For the fastest result, use the 20-second microwave hack on the cream cheese before mixing.
  • Reheating: Reheat leftovers by placing the dish back in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes. It gets the crust back!
  • Safety: Do not use raw chicken in this recipe.