If you’re a fan of spicy, cheesy appetizers, these Cheesy Buldak Chicken Puff Pastry Twists are about to become your new favorite snack. Flaky puff pastry is filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, green onions, and spicy Buldak hot sauce before being twisted, baked until golden brown, and finished with garlic butter, Parmesan, and an extra drizzle of Buldak sauce. Every bite is buttery, crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold Korean inspired flavors.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. Store bought puff pastry does all the heavy lifting while the creamy chicken filling comes together in just a few minutes. It’s also a great way to use up leftover or rotisserie chicken, making it perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or whenever you’re craving something spicy and comforting.
The best part has to be the texture. The buttery puff pastry bakes up light and flaky while the cheesy filling stays warm and creamy inside. Finish everything with garlic butter, fresh green onions, Parmesan cheese, and another drizzle of Buldak hot sauce, and you’ve got an appetizer that’s guaranteed to disappear the second it hits the table.
Ingredients
Frozen Puff Pastry Dough
The star of the recipe. Puff pastry bakes into buttery, flaky layers that create the perfect crispy exterior for the creamy filling.
Shredded Chicken
Adds protein and makes the filling hearty and satisfying. Rotisserie chicken works great for a quick shortcut, but any cooked shredded chicken will work.
Cream Cheese
Creates a rich, creamy filling and helps hold everything together.
Mozzarella Cheese
Melts beautifully inside the twists while adding an extra cheesy topping that turns golden in the oven.
Green Onions
Add freshness and a mild onion flavor that balances the richness of the filling.
Buldak Hot Sauce
The ingredient that gives these twists their signature spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor.
Salt and Pepper
Season the chicken if you’re using plain cooked chicken instead of rotisserie chicken.
Egg Wash
Egg + Water
A simple egg wash brushed over the puff pastry before baking to help it turn beautifully golden brown with a shiny, flaky finish.
Toppings
Garlic Butter
A simple mixture of melted butter and fresh garlic brushed over the twists for extra richness and flavor.
Green Onions
Add freshness and color after baking.
Parmesan Cheese
Adds a salty, nutty finish that pairs perfectly with the buttery pastry.
Buldak Hot Sauce
An extra drizzle on top adds another layer of heat and flavor.
Substitutions
- Use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own chicken.
- Substitute Monterey Jack, cheddar, or pepper jack for mozzarella.
- Replace green onions with chives.
- Add cooked bacon for extra smoky flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Absolutely. Rotisserie chicken is the easiest option and saves a lot of prep time.
How spicy are they?
They’re moderately spicy thanks to the Buldak hot sauce. Adjust the amount to match your preferred spice level.
Can I use homemade puff pastry?
Definitely, but store bought puff pastry makes this recipe much quicker and easier.
Cheesy Buldak Chicken Puff Pastry Twists
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minutesIngredients
1 sheet 1 thawed puff pastry
3/4 cup 3/4 shredded chicken
6 oz 6 softened cream cheese
1/4 cup 1/4 sliced green onions
1 tbsp 1 buldak hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste if using raw chicken
- Egg Wash
1 1 egg
1 tbsp 1 water
- Garlic Butter
2 tbsp 2 melted butter
2 2 minced garlic cloves
- Garnishes
buldak hot sauce
sliced green onions
Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using raw chicken, season it with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it cool slightly, then shred with two forks or your hands before mixing it into the filling. If using rotisserie chicken, simply shred and use as directed.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, green onions, Buldak hot sauce.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly and spread the chicken mixture evenly over one half of the pastry.
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling and gently press to seal.
Cut the pastry into 2 inch strips and twist each strip several times.
Arrange the twists on the prepared baking sheet. - Brush each twist with egg wash and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden. - Mix together the melted butter and garlic. Brush the hot twists with the garlic butter, then drizzle with Buldak hot sauce. Finish with Parmesan cheese and sliced green onions before serving.
- Enjoy!
