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Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

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This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is everything you love about classic buffalo dip but made with 100% vegan ingredients and shredded jackfruit! Whether you’re serving it for game day, a party, or just because, it’s guaranteed to be a hit!
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Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

When it comes to game-day snacks or party-perfect dips, there’s nothing quite like the zesty, creamy, crowd-pleasing magic of a buffalo chicken dip. This recipe guarantees you don’t miss out on all the goodness just because you’re plant based. This vegan buffalo chicken dip recipe is just as delicious! It’s bold, creamy, and flavor packed and made without any dairy or meat! Instead of traditional shredded chicken, we’re using jackfruit. Jackfruit is a total rockstar in the plant based world – and for good reason. Its shredded, meaty texture is perfect for mimicking chicken in dishes like this, and it soaks up the bold, spicy buffalo flavors like a champ. Plus, it’s versatile, wholesome, and, let’s be honest, just plain fun to work with.

This plant-based buffalo chicken dip is just as creamy, meaty and indulgent as the classic version, thanks to a dreamy mix of dairy-free cream cheese, tahini, and yogurt. Whether you’re making it for the Super Bowl, a game day party, or just a weekend snack, this dip is guaranteed to disappear fast. Baked to golden perfection, with just the right amount of kick to keep everyone reaching for more. Whether you’re scooping it up with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crusty bread, this dip is guaranteed to be the MVP of your snack table. Trust me, you’re about to score big with this one!

hands showing the fibrous texture inside a piece of jackfruit
chopped green onions on a wooden cutting board

Ingredients for Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

This vegan buffalo dip recipe is made with simple ingredients that pack a serious flavor punch:

  • Native Forest Young Green Jackfruit: The star of this buffalo jackfruit dip is shredded to create a meaty, chicken-like texture. It soaks up all the flavors.
  • Green Onions: You’ll add them into the mix and also sprinkle them as a garnish. Green onion add a fresh, savory bite.
  • Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley & Dill: Classic seasonings that bring the balance and depth necessary for that classic buffalo dip flavor profile.
  • Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: Keeps this dip ultra-creamy while staying 100% plant-based!
  • Dairy-Free Plain Yogurt: Adds a bit of tanginess and smooth texture.
  • Buffalo Hot Sauce: The key to that bold, spicy buffalo flavor! The more you add the spicier the dip becomes so adjust according to your personal preference!
  • Tahini: Gives the dip richness without using dairy or oil.
  • Nutritional Yeast: Necessary for that cheesy, umami depth that makes this dip extra savory.
hands pulling apart canned young jackfruit pieces

Choosing the Right Jackfruit

For this recipe, I used Native Forest young jackfruit in brine—and let me tell you, it’s the real MVP of jackfruit brands. Native Forest’s young green jackfruit is tender, neutral in flavor, and shreds beautifully, making it the ideal choice for savory recipes. (Quick note: this is not the same as ripe jackfruit, which is sweet and tropical and better suited for desserts or smoothies.) What makes Native Forest stand out is their quality and commitment to organic, sustainably harvested products. You’ll get consistent texture and taste every time, which is key when crafting a dip that’s about to steal the spotlight at your Super Bowl party.

How to Prepare Jackfruit

Jackfruit is the ultimate plant-based alternative for this buffalo dip recipe without chicken. Here’s how to prep it:

  • Drain & Rinse: Open the cans of jackfruit, drain, pour into a collander and rinse well to remove any brine.
  • Remove Moisture: Wrap the jackfruit in a clean dish towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • Shred & Chop: Use your hands to pull the jackfruit apart into shreds, then roughly chop it into smaller pieces for a more even texture in the dip.

How to Make Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

Making this easy vegan buffalo dip is simple and requires just a few steps:

Mix Everything Together

Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the shredded jackfruit with green onion whites, seasonings, dairy-free cream cheese, yogurt, buffalo sauce, tahini, and nutritional yeast. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Bake Until Bubbly

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.

Garnish & Serve

Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and dairy-free yogurt, then sprinkle with green onion greens for a pop of freshness.

What Should I Serve with Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip?

This dairy-free buffalo chicken dip is all about dipping! There is no wrong pairing for this delicious dip however, tortilla chips are the ultimate crunchy option. They perfectly scoop up all that creamy buffalo goodness and provide a satisfying crunch. For a lighter, fresher contrast, classic carrot and celery sticks add just the right amount of crispness. If you prefer something soft and pillowy, warm pita bread is another great option that soaks up every bit of the buffalo dip while adding a delicious chewiness. No matter how you serve it, this vegan buffalo chicken dip recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

This buffalo jackfruit dip is the perfect dish for any occasion, but especially for game day, Super Bowl parties, or casual gatherings. It’s ultra creamy and flavorful, thanks to a rich blend of vegan cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and tahini, creating the perfect smooth and spicy bite. Unlike traditional buffalo chicken dip, this version is oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and completely plant-based. Best of all, it’s so easy to make, just mix, bake, and serve! 

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Hand dipping a tortilla chip into creamy vegan buffalo chicken dip topped with green onion
Jackie Akerberg

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

5 from 2 votes
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This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is everything you love about classic buffalo dip but made with 100% vegan ingredients and shredded jackfruit! Whether you’re serving it for game day, a party, or just because, it’s guaranteed to be a hit!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Calories: 159

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 30 oz (2 cans) Native Forest young green jackfruit
  • 8 green onions, chopped, whites and greens separated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • ¼ tsp dried dill
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz dairy-free cream cheese
  • ½ cup dairy-free plain yogurt
  • ¾ cup buffalo hot sauce, plus more for topping
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
To Serve
  • carrots
  • celery
  • tortilla chips or pita

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Start by draining your jackfruit and rinsing well. Wrap it in a clean dish towel and squeeze out all of the excess moisture. Use your hands to pull apart and shred the jackfruit, and roughly chop into small pieces. Add to a bowl and combine with the whites of the green onions and the remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly. Remove from the oven, top with additional yogurt and buffalo sauce if desired, and sprinkle with the remaining green onions.
  4. Serve hot, or cold, with carrot sticks, celery sticks, chips and pita bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving 1servingCalories 159kcalCarbohydrates 21gProtein 3gFat 8gSaturated Fat 1gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 1gSodium 471mgPotassium 136mgFiber 2gSugar 0.3gVitamin A 85IUVitamin C 2mgCalcium 43mgIron 1mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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6 Responses

  1. 5 stars
    I made this recipe for the superbowl an it was a huge hit! I used your recommendation for the jackfruit and it was the best jackfruit I have tried. Loved it – this is one of the dishes I had been missing!

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  2. Hi Liz
    Can I prepare this recipe the day before and leave in the fridge until I’m ready to bake it the following day?

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  3. 5 stars
    A fantastic dip using pantry staples. I used a cup of plain unsweetened cashew yogurt (total) because I didn’t have the cream cheese. It came out SO good! Thank you, Jackie! After today’s FOK webinar, I am inspired to get back on the WFPB wagon! This was the perfect start. We enjoyed the dip with homemade sourdough naan and veggies.

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    1. Hey Liz! I am so happy that you came to the webinar and found it inspiring. Also super super happy that you made this recipe with what you had on hand and it turned out deliciously 🙂 Thanks so much for taking the time to rate and review! Can’t wait to see what you try next

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