If there are two things that go over well at gatherings, it’s hummus and anything flavored with buffalo sauce. I’m bringing those two tastes together in this buffalo hummus recipe.

Everyone’s favorite bean dip gets a jolt of hot sauce. Then it’s topped with vegan blue cheese dressing for a cooling touch. Vegan & gluten-free.

Buffalo flavored dishes are always a hit at parties or game day.

A kick of heat and fat plus the creamy cool reprieve from dressing is a winner every time.

And of course, everyone loves hummus.

Those two popular tastes come together in this delicious dip.

It’s made with a few hummus essentials. Chickpeas, tahini, and garlic.

Then it gets the bonus of hot sauce and cayenne for a kick of heat.

(I leave out the lemon juice that’s in traditional hummus. Because the vinegar in the hot sauce has enough acid without adding more.)

Finish it with a drizzle of vegan blue cheese dressing for a lovely finish that tempers the spice.

It doesn’t take much longer to make than your standard homemade hummus. But it has some real party appeal that will go over well at your next gathering.

Step by step instructions

Here are the ingredients you will need for buffalo hummus.

Put the following in a food processor:

Chickpeas
Tahini
Hot sauce (I recommend Frank’s Red Hot Sauce for classic buffalo flavor.)
Minced garlic
Cayenne pepper

Blend until smooth.

In a separate bowl, make the vegan blue cheese dressing recipe.

Transfer hummus to a bowl.

Top it with:

Splashes of hot sauce
A few whole chickpeas
A couple spoonfuls of vegan blue cheese dressing
A smattering of chopped cilantro, parsley, or chives for optional garnish

Put the remaining dressing to the side in its own separate bowl.

That way people can add their own to their serving, even after the first layer disappears off the buffalo hummus.

What if the hummus is too dry?

When it comes to chickpeas, moisture varies.

If you cook chickpeas from scratch, they may be more or less done every time you make them.

Chickpeas that are on the harder side will need more moisture added for a creamy hummus. Chickpeas that are more “done,” will need less or none.

Even canned varieties vary in the softness of their chickpeas.

So if your hummus isn’t getting smooth enough or seems too dry, add a Tablespoon or two of liquid.

For the liquid, I recommend aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas), water, or extra virgin olive oil.

Or you can do a combination of those things!

Get dipping!

Serve buffalo hummus with any of these dippers.

Toasted pita chips – store-bought or homemade pita chips
Toasted crostini or warm bread
Potato chips (My personal favorite!)
Pretzels
Celery sticks
Carrot sticks
Bell pepper wedges
Add it to a veggie platter

Make it your own

Make this dish your own by varying the ingredients or serving method.

Sensitive to heat? Leave out the cayenne pepper.
Vary the type of hot sauce. (If yours is super hot, you may want to leave out the cayenne.)
If you’re into truffle hot sauce, replace Frank’s with Truff. (Omit the cayenne & dressing.)
Instead of making your own dressing, use store-bought.
Instead of blue cheese dressing, top with vegan ranch dressing.
Assemble the hummus ahead of time on toasted crostini, crackers, or pita chips. Finish each one with a dollop of vegan blue cheese dressing.

Storage

Store vegan buffalo hummus in the refrigerator in a covered container. It will last 3 or 4 days.

If you’re making this recipe ahead of time, I recommend leaving the hummus & dressing portions separate until you’re ready to serve them for the best appearance.

Leftovers are great on tortilla pinwheels!

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Content and recipe updated April 11, 2022. Originally posted May 14, 2019.

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