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Golden baked buffalo chickpea dip fresh from the oven with melted cheese and pan-fried crispy chickpeas on top.
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Buffalo Chickpea Dip Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and a little spicy, this Buffalo Chickpea Dip makes the perfect snack or party appetizer.
Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Broil3 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chickpeas 1 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup hot sauce like Frank’s Hot Sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 green onions sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Set aside 1/3 cup of the chickpeas for garnish, optional.
  • Mash the remaining chickpeas, leaving some texture.
  • Whip the cream cheese with the yogurt and the hot sauce. Add the shredded cheese and half of the green onions.
  • Add the cream cheese mixture to the chickpeas and mix together.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Broil 2-3 minutes, optional.
  • Top with crispy chickpeas if using and sliced green onions.

Notes

Pan-fry ½ cup of chickpeas for 5-6 minutes, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Drizzle oil, fry another 2 minutes. Use for topping. Or try air-fried chickpeas instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg