This Weight Watchers Buffalo chicken dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer made with whipped cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch, cooked shredded chicken, and a sprinkle of cheese on top. It can be baked or prepared in an air fryer using an oven-safe dish. It comes together quickly and is always a hit at game-day gatherings and Super Bowl parties.
The bright orange color of this dip isn’t the most photogenic, but the flavor is what counts. This post includes updated photos and clear instructions so you can easily make the perfect buffalo chicken dip. (Updated 7/24/2020)
If you enjoy buffalo chicken flavors, you might also like baked buffalo chicken taquitos or other easy party recipes and air fryer appetizers.
Why You Will Like Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Dip?
You can make hot, melty dips in the air fryer as long as you use an oven-proof dish that fits your air fryer basket. The air fryer heats quickly and gives a nicely melted top without heating up your whole kitchen.
Air fryer appetizers are convenient and fast. Try this dip alongside other crowd-pleasers like pigs in a blanket, cheddar bacon bombs, or Cajun tater tots.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Chicken: Shredded rotisserie chicken or any pre-cooked chicken works well.
- Cream Cheese: Whipped cream cheese is ideal because it’s light, easy to mix, and spreads smoothly.
- Buffalo Sauce: A classic hot sauce such as Frank’s provides the right buffalo flavor.
- Ranch: A Greek-style ranch dressing or a packet of dry ranch seasoning both work.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
Step 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (or preheat the air fryer to 350°F). In a bowl, mix together the whipped cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing until combined.
Step 2 Transfer the mixture to an ungreased shallow 1‑quart baking dish or an oven-safe dish that fits your air fryer basket. Sprinkle the shredded Colby Monterey Jack cheese mixture evenly over the top.
Step 3 Bake or air fry, uncovered, for about 20–25 minutes, until the dip is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm with baguette slices, crackers, chips, or celery sticks.
Recipe Tips
- Top with chopped green onions or blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor.
- Assemble the dip ahead of time and refrigerate; bake or air fry when you’re ready to serve.
- Leftovers are versatile—use the dip as a filling for taquitos, spoon it over a baked potato, or add it to a pizza.
- When using an air fryer, preheat it to ensure even heating.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer; if your dish fits, the dip will heat more evenly than in a too-small pan.
- If reheating smaller portions, check frequently to avoid burning the edges.
Recipe FAQs
The WW recipe builder app is the tool used to calculate points for recipes. It requires a subscription to access the builder.
Different tools and calculators can produce varying results. Using the recipe builder rather than a generic nutrition calculator will provide the most accurate WW points for recipes.
Store leftovers in a clean, airtight container—glass, plastic, or zip-top bags are all fine. Refrigerate promptly and reheat until warm throughout before serving.
Recommended Tools
An oven-safe 1‑quart baking dish fits most air fryers and is perfect for this recipe. Using an oven-safe dish ensures you can bake in the oven or air fryer without transferring the mixture.
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Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip (Air Fryer Instructions)
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake or Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Description
This lighter version of buffalo chicken dip is crowd-pleasing and easy to make. Guests will be asking for the recipe—and they won’t know it’s a lighter take on the classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
- ½ cup cooked shredded chicken breast
- ¼ cup Buffalo wing sauce
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup reduced-fat Colby Monterey Jack cheese blend, plus extra for topping
- Baguette slices, crackers, chips, or celery for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (or preheat air fryer to 350°F). In a bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and ranch until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to an ungreased shallow 1‑quart baking dish or oven-safe container and sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake or air fry uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated through.
- Serve warm with baguette slices, crackers, chips, or celery.
Notes
myWW: Blue 3; Green 4; Purple 3
WW points were calculated using the recipe builder; a general nutrition calculator may not handle 0-point foods accurately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 141mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g