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This buffalo hummus is creamy, tangy, spicy, and absolutely full of flavor. A fun take on traditional hummus, this easy dip or spread is perfect for tailgating and football season or, really, any time you’re craving a bold appetizer or snack!

Overhead view of a bowl of buffalo hummus topped with blue cheese crumbles in the center of a platter surrounded by celery, carrots, and tortilla chips.

If you’re looking for a homemade hummus with a more classic take, check out our recipe for homemade hummus without tahini.

😍 What Makes This Recipe So Good

Football season means it’s time for one of our favorite flavors… buffalo! I love, love, love heat and spice and kick, so buffalo sauce is right up my alley. I’ll put it on just about anything. Buffalo hummus is my current buffalo obsession, combining rich and creamy classic hummus with the hot sauce I love so much for a totally irresistible snack.
This dip is naturally vegetarian and vegan (just leave off the blue cheese crumbles), and you can easily make it gluten free – all you have to do is double check your tahini and hot sauce for any gluten-containing additives. Perfect for parties where you might need to accommodate a variety of dietary needs.
You can absolutely make buffalo hummus ahead of your event, freeing up a spot on your last-minute to-do list. Just refrigerate it in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve it! To keep the flavor and texture their absolute best, I wouldn’t make it more than 24 hours in advance.

💭 Chef’s Tips

Sensitive to heat? Don’t worry, you’re totally in control here. I recommend 5-6 tablespoons of hot sauce, but you could cut it down to 2-3 and still get a decent buffalo flavor without so much kick.
Let the hummus chill in the fridge at least 30 minutes, but closer to an hour if you can. The longer it chills, the more time the flavors have to really meld and develop, and the more amazing your buffalo hummus will be.
You can use store-bought hot sauce or buffalo sauce (I did), or you can make your own buffalo sauce at home. Feel free to use a flavored hot sauce to change up the dip a little, especially if you’re making it often. And believe me, you’ll want to make it often.

Angled, overhead view of buffalo hummus in a bowl, surrounded by carrot sticks, celery, and tortilla chips.

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Cheryl Malik

In addition to being a certified health coach, certified yoga instructor, and mom of 3, Cheryl is also the recipe developer, editor-in-chief, food photographer, and passionate foodie behind 40 Aprons. Having spent the last 10+ years as a food blogger, she's become known for her flavorful recipes, detailed instructions, gorgeous photography, and down-to-earth approach to food and cooking in general.