Looking to add some heat to your meals? Look no further than these 27 spicy recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings for all things hot and spicy. From fiery appetizers and mains to zesty sauces and dips, these recipes are perfect for anyone who loves to spice things up in the kitchen.
Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats with Cream Cheese
These Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese are a refreshing, crunchy, 10-minute snack with a kick! Cucumbers are cut and de-seeded then each cucumber half is stuffed with softened cream cheese and spoonfuls of tuna before being topped off with Everything Bagel Seasoning, coconut aminos, and a drizzle of hot sauce.
Get the recipe: Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats with Cream Cheese.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole features seasoned chicken thighs combined with crispy bacon, cream cheese, hot sauce, and spicy jalapeños. The mixture is then topped with shredded cheese and baked until golden perfection!
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
This flavorful and spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad offers a fun twist on traditional jalapeño poppers. Make it in advance and enjoy it for lunch on busy weekdays.
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad.
Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties
These Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties are a delicious spicy appetizer that can be made in just 30 minutes. They are made with ingredients like canned salmon, jalapeño, and cayenne pepper. They are pan-fried until golden brown before being topped off with some lemon dill aioli.
Get the recipe: Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties.
Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip
This flavorful Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip is an appetizer for any occasion. Jalapeño peppers, fresh spinach, and creamy artichoke hearts come together to create a deliciously cheesy dip that’s a total crowd-pleaser!
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip.
Sweet and Spicy Bacon and Turkey Chili
This Sweet and Spicy Bacon and Turkey Chili is sweet, savory, and spicy. Seasoned to perfection, this dish is hearty, warming, and a perfect addition to your weekly meal prep menu. This one-pot dish can be whipped together in just over 1 hour.
Get the recipe: Sweet and Spicy Bacon and Turkey Chili.
Spicy Egg Salad Cucumber Boats
These Spicy Egg Salad Cucumber Boats are an easy-to-make, quick, and delicious lunch or snack option that can be made in less than 30 minutes!
Get the recipe: Spicy Egg Salad Cucumber Boats.
Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken
Air fryer hot honey chicken is a delicious dinner! Glaze chicken breast with this spicy honey sauce for a simple sticky and sweet meal, ready in less than 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken.
Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken Tenders will have you drooling. I made a spin on this viral TikTok chicken tender recipe. You’ll never want plain chicken tenders again! They pack the perfect amount of heat and crunch!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken Tenders.
Spicy Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken is crispy chicken cubes drizzled with a sweet & spicy sauce! Chicken is marinated, breaded & cooked in your air fryer or oven for spicy chicken nuggets.
Get the recipe: Spicy Bang Bang Chicken.
Spicy Chicken Riggies
Chicken Riggies are a tasty homemade comfort food, consisting of chicken cooked with hot peppers in a creamy and spicy tomato sauce served over rigatoni.
Get the recipe: Spicy Chicken Riggies.
Spicy Baked Tofu Noodles
Irresistibly delicious spicy baked tofu noodles in one easy-to-make dish! Naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Get the recipe: Spicy Baked Tofu Noodles.
Pickled Serrano Peppers
These quick and easy Pickled Serrano Peppers are a bright, fresh, spicy way to add flavor to everything from sandwiches to salads to breakfast!
Get the recipe: Pickled Serrano Peppers.
Spaghetti Arrabbiata
Spaghetti Arrabbiata is a spicy Italian pasta dish with a sauce of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and onion. This lively recipe will wake up your pasta routine!
Get the recipe: Spaghetti Arrabbiata.
Spicy Potato Soft Tacos with Chimichurri
Crisp potatoes, fresh cabbage sprinkled with lime juice, bright chimichurri, and rich sour cream combine for a flavor combo everyone will love.
Get the recipe: Spicy Potato Soft Tacos with Chimichurri.
Camarones a la Diabla
Camarones a la Diabla features plump, tender shrimp that are seared in a skillet and then tossed in a rich, fiery sauce made from dried chiles. You can vary the type and amount of chile to get exactly the heat level that’s right for you!
Get the recipe: Camarones a la Diabla.
Crispy Beef
This Crispy Chilli Beef features strips of tender beef that are fried until crispy and then tossed in a sticky, sweet, spicy sauce. It’s easy to make at home — and no deep fryer is required!
Get the recipe: Crispy Beef.
Thai Chicken Curry
This Thai Chicken Curry is so good and easy to make. You can use whatever veggies you have on hand, which makes it really customizable! It’s so delicious and can be made either on the stovetop or in your Instant Pot.
Get the recipe: Thai Chicken Curry.
Gochujang Noodles
Gochujang Noodles are so full of flavor, you won’t be able to stop eating them. Imagine chewy noodles bathed in a rich and creamy, spicy, savory sauce studded with tender greens and meaty sliced mushrooms.
Get the recipe: Gochujang Noodles.
Harissa Chicken
Harissa chicken is so easy to make and loaded with deliciously spicy North African flavor. It’s amazing that it only has 6 ingredients (plus salt + pepper). I love cooking with Tunisian harissa paste, the spicy North African chile paste. It brings tons of flavor to this favorite weeknight chicken dish.
Get the recipe: Harissa Chicken.
Cucumber Kimchi
Korean Cucumber Kimchi is a spicy, flavorful addition to any rice bowl. This is a quick “kimchi salad.” It’s eaten right away rather than being left to ferment for days or weeks. It’s crisp, spicy, tangy, loaded with umami—and ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
Get the recipe: Cucumber Kimchi.
Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Thighs are incredibly juicy and have the perfect amount of kick! They’re great if you are looking for a quick and easy dinner during the week. Have dinner ready in under 20 minutes!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Thighs.
Baked Jalapeño Popper Roll-Ups
These Baked Jalapeño Popper Roll-Ups are a favorite bite-size tortilla pinwheel filled with everything we love in a classic popper; cream cheese, fresh jalapeños, and crispy bacon.
Get the recipe: Baked Jalapeño Popper Roll-Ups.
Tiger Sauce
Tiger Sauce is a fiery condiment that blends horseradish into a creamy sauce. The result is a tangy and spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with dishes like steak, chicken, and seafood. It’s a versatile sauce that can be used as a marinade, dip, or sandwich spread.
Get the recipe: Tiger Sauce.
Chicken Feet Adobo
Chicken Feet Adobo is a Filipino dish that is known for its intense flavor and heat. The chicken feet are braised in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and chili peppers, resulting in a dish that is savory, sour, and spicy all at once. The dish is often served over rice and is popular street food in the Philippines.
Get the recipe: Chicken Feet Adobo.
Korean Ground Beef
This Korean Ground Beef recipe is a dish that features ground beef seasoned chili, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. The result is a flavorful and spicy dish that can be served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a filling for tacos. The dish is popular for its balance of savory and spicy flavors.
Get the recipe: Korean Ground Beef.
Serrano Salsa with Lime
This authentic spicy serrano salsa recipe has roasted serrano peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime for a tangy, delicious condiment perfect for everything from tacos to breakfast and more!
Get the recipe: Serrano Salsa with Lime.