The Best Quick and Easy Spicy Buffalo Hummus Dip
This quick and easy spicy buffalo hummus dip is perfect for game day!
Buffalo sauce brings a spicy kick to a classic homemade hummus.
Topped with crunchy carrots, celery, salty feta and dill, it’s a must-make dip for your next gathering.
If you love buffalo wings during football season but want to try something different with buffalo flavor, this is the perfect dip for you! This dip has similar flavours to my Easy Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Bites Appetizer but it’s quicker to make.
While I love a traditional hummus recipe, this creamy hummus with a kick of heat is a great addition to any game day spread. Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl or any sporting event, this dip will become one of your favorite snacks!
Making your own hummus is super simple and delicious! Plus this spicy buffalo hummus is up-leveled with complementary toppings like diced carrots and celery; crumbled feta cheese; and, fresh dill.
why you’ll love this spicy buffalo hummus
- It’s a quick healthy snack to add to your game day menu.
- Easily make this spicy hummus recipe ahead of time and simply add toppings before serving.
- Make the buffalo hummus the star of an appetizer board by including lots of fresh veggies, chips and crackers for dipping into the tasty dip.
- Easy to adjust the spice level using more or less of your favourite buffalo hot sauce.
Ingredients needed to make this spicy hummus
Chickpeas: you need canned chickpeas, just one can, to make this creamy hummus
Garlic: use two fresh garlic cloves
Olive oil: olive oil is key to helping this hummus blend nicely in the food processor and is lovely to drizzle on afterwards as well
Tahini: use creamy tahini to help make this smooth hummus
Seasonings: ground cumin, paprika and salt round out the flavor of this spicy hummus
Buffalo hot sauce: the key to this spicy hummus recipe is the buffalo hot sauce; Frank’s RedHot Sauce, specifically the Buffalo Wings Sauce, is one of my favorite brands for this recipe
Garnishes: top the hummus with fresh diced vegetables like carrots and celery, a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and fresh minced dill
Step by step process to make this spicy buffalo hummus recipe
Step 1: To make the hummus combine chickpeas, garlic cloves, olive oil, tahini, ground cumin, paprika and salt in a food processor and blend until fully combined. Drizzle in the buffalo hot sauce and blend again until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Spread the hummus on a low plate or in a low bowl and top with chopped carrots, chopped celery, crumbled feta cheese and fresh dill. Add an extra drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.
Step 3: Enjoy with pita chips, crackers, tortilla chips, celery or carrot sticks!
Expert tips
- Make the dip ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before serving, give the hummus a stir and then top with garnishes as per the recipe.
- If you don’t have fresh garlic, use 1/4 tsp garlic powder instead.
- Taste and adjust the hot sauce to your tastes. Want more spice? Add a bit more hot sauce!
Common questions
How can I adjust the spice level in the buffalo hummus?
Start by blending with 2 tbsp of buffalo hot sauce and increase 1 tbsp at a time to get your desired level of spice. I think the sweet spot for spice is to add 1/4 cup of buffalo hot sauce but you can add more or less to your tastes!
What if I don’t have tahini?
Instead of tahini you can try using almond butter to ensure the hummus gets the creamy texture you’re looking for.
Can I use a blender instead of a food processor?
Make sure to use a high speed blender if you’re not using a food processor. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender a few more times while making the hummus to ensure it fully blends.
How to store this buffalo hummus
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
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The Best Quick and Easy Spicy Buffalo Hummus Dip
Ingredients
- 1 14-15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinse
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp minced fresh dill
- for serving: pita chips, tortilla chips, fresh veggies and/or crackers
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
