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

For a quick & tasty game day appetizer, make this spicy buffalo hummus dip! Easy to make and perfect for sharing!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword dip, hummus

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4 -6 (makes 2 cups total)

Calories 222kcal

Author Jess

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

• 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. 
• 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.
• Enjoy with pita chips, crackers, tortilla chips, celery or carrot sticks!

Notes

• 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!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1137mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg

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Flaky puff pastry envelops a spicy, cream chicken filling for the most delicious party bite.

If you love the flavor of buffalo wings, this is the appetizer for you!

I love appetizer dips like my Easy Cheesy Baked Pizza Dip and Cheesy Baked Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip for game day eats. And, while I enjoy buffalo chicken dips, these puff pastry appetizers are a fun new way to enjoy the same spicy chicken flavours! They’re like little buffalo chicken puff pastry pockets that are perfect for sharing and enjoying on game day.

why you’ll love these puff pastry bites

• They are the same flavour as your favourite buffalo chicken wings but in a fun, bite-sized way!
• An easy appetizer to make for a gathering.
• They’re a great game day appetizer but also fun for the holiday season too!

ingredients needed for this buffalo chicken appetizer

Puff pastry: you’ll need 2 sheets of defrosted puff pastry dough to make this appetizer

​Chicken: use cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken to make this appetizer come together super quick

Cream cheese: just like a buffalo chicken dip, this recipe uses softened cream cheese as a main part of the filling

Greek yogurt: the plain greek yogurt adds some creaminess to the filling mixture

Shredded cheese: I like to use a mix of cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese both in the filling and topping.

Buffalo hot sauce: what gives this recipe heat, you can’t forget the buffalo hot sauce for that buffalo wing flavor in the filling and to drizzle on top

Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder and salt add to the flavourful filling mixture

Toppings: I like the crunch of chopped chives or green onions to top these appetizers

step by step process to make this appetizer

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400F. In a medium bowl mix together cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Set aside.

Step 2: Cut each defrosted sheet of puff pastry into 9 squares for a total of 18 squares. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and press a square into the bottom of each muffin tin (use two muffin tins or cook one batch at a time). Divide the chicken mixture evenly between the squares, using about a heaping tablespoon for each. Use the rest of the 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to divide evenly and sprinkle the top of each bite with a pinch.

Step 3: Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.

Step 4: Remove from the oven and top with minced chives or green onions and an extra drizzle of hot sauce if desired.

expert tips for making this buffalo chicken appetizer recipe

• Be sure to take your puff pastry out of the freezer ahead of time so it has time to fully defrost before make this appetizer; generally you can defrost the puff pastry overnight in the fridge.
• Make these buffalo chicken bites and serve on a large sharing board along with carrot sticks, celery, bell peppers and ranch dressing. It makes the perfect party snack!
• If you like blue cheese crumbles, add a few as a topping to these bites as well.
• Make the filling ahead of time, up to one day ahead and store in the fridge. Take out about a half our before making the appetizer so the mixture can warm to room temperature and make it easier to scoop.

​common questions

​Can I make these bites ahead of time?
These flaky puff pastry pinwheels are best enjoyed fresh from the oven! You could make them an hour or two in advance, then warm them up in the oven at 300F for 5 minutes. They’re also delicious at room temperature!

Can I bake and freeze these bites for later?
I do not recommend freezing these bites. They’re best enjoyed the day they’re made. However, if you’re looking for another cheesy puff pastry appetizer you can make ahead of time check out my sage puff pastry pinwheels recipe

Will phyllo pastry work instead of puff pastry?
Phyllo pastry is much thinner than puff pastry and is made with different ingredients, so I wouldn’t recommend using it for this recipe.

How to store these buffalo chicken bites

These puff pastry chicken bites are best served fresh from the oven! I don’t recommend storing them for longer than 2-3 hours.

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Bites Appetizer

These buffalo chicken puff pastry bites are the perfect game-day appetizer! Cheesy, spicy and crunchy, they're a must-make delicious bite.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine american-inspired

Keyword buffalo chicken, puff pastry

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 18 bites

Calories 211kcal

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 2 defrosted sheets puff pastry
• 1 cup cooked & shredded rotisserie chicken 
• 1/2 cup softened cream cheese 
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder 
• 1/4 tsp salt 
• Minced chives or green onions and more hot sauce for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F. Mix together cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Set aside. 
• Cut each defrosted puff pastry sheet into 9 squares for a total of 18 squares. Spray a regular muffin tin with cooking spray and press a square into the bottom of each muffin tin (use two muffin tins or cook one batch at a time).

  Divide the chicken mixture evenly between the squares, using about a heaping tablespoon for each. Use the rest of the 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to divide evenly and sprinkle the top of each bite with a pinch. 
• Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. 
• Remove from the oven and top with minced chives or greens onions and an extra drizzle of hot sauce if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

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