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Recipes list chile types and counts with mild swaps—fewer seeds, milder peppers, or extra coconut milk or yogurt at the end.
Spicy Recipes
78 recipes found
Spicy recipes build heat in layers—fresh chiles, dried powders, peppercorns, and pastes each hit the palate differently.
Scoville-friendly chile notes, seed removal options, and dairy or acid finishes tame fire without flattening layered heat from fresh and dried peppers.
Spicy Red Lentils with Mango Salsa
50 min · Easy · Indian
West African Beef Stew
95 min · Medium · Other
James Beard Award-winning Buffalo Chicken Dip
40 min · Easy · American
Spicy Chicken Stir Fry
35 min · Easy · Chinese
Chili Oil
45 min · Easy · Chinese
Grilled Indian Spiced Lamb Chops
195 min · Medium · Indian
Spicy Cajun Redfish
35 min · Easy · American
Spicy Cilantro Lime Chicken
45 min · Easy · Mexican
Shakshuka with Feta and Herbs
95 min · Medium · Middle Eastern
Buffalo Chicken Dip
30 min · Easy · American
Gochujang Wings
35 min · Medium · Korean
Hot Honey Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
55 min · Easy · American
Mexican Grilled Chicken with Corn and Black Bean Salsa
60 min · Easy · Mexican
Spicy American Seafood Dinner
40 min · Medium · American
General Tso's Chicken
35 min · Medium · Chinese
Buffalo Chicken Wraps
25 min · Easy · American
Patatas Bravas (curate Style)
45 min · Medium · Spanish
Firecrackers
25 min · Easy · American
Frequently asked questions
Are spicy tags only for Asian or Mexican food?
No. Heat appears across cuisines—Harissa, Cajun, Sichuan, Nashville hot—tagged spicy when capsaicin is central.
How do I handle spicy food safely when cooking?
Steps remind you to wash hands after chopping chiles and avoid touching eyes. Gloves are suggested for super-hot varieties.