Super Spicy, Tongue-Tingling, Face-Numbing Favorites
- Jeremy Liebman1/11
Nashville-Style Fried Chicken
The stuff of dreams. Serve with lots of white bread and pickles to give your mouth a cool down between bites.
- Photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton2/11
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Harissa Chickpeas
Harissa, a North African chile paste, is no joke. Use it sparingly at first. You can always add more to the end of your dishes.
- Photo by Peden & Munk3/11
Migas Fried Rice
This Tex-Mex take on Asian fried rice has a whole lot of flavors going on. Jaew (a tart and smoky sauce from Thailand), jalapeños, and guajillo chiles pack a serious punch.
- Photo by Charles Masters, Food styling by Sue Li4/11
Our Favorite Texas Chili
FIVE different chiles form the base of this classic bowl of lone star chili. Who needs the beans and tomatoes?
- Gentl & Hyers5/11
Spicy Kimchi Tofu Stew
This delicious, fiery stew features kimchi AND kimchi liquid in the broth, so slurp with caution.
- Ditte Isager6/11
Spicy Tamarind Skirt Steak
The spiciness here comes from Thai chiles, but the sweet and tangy tamarind concentrate is a nice counterbalance.
- GENTL & HYERS7/11
Gochujang Pork Shoulder Steaks
The Korean hot-pepper paste called Gochujang, combined with garlic, ginger, and sake, makes an addictively spicy marinade for grillled meats.
- Tara Donne9/11
Grilled Butterflied Prawns with Sriracha-Lemongrass Butter
You will want to slather this spicy butter on every single thing in sight. Trust us.
- John Kernick10/11
Hot Wings
These wings hurt so good. If the fiery Scotch bonnet chile sauce wasn't enough, the jalapeño topping will make your mouth (and probably your eyes) water.
- photo by Roland Bello11/11
Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Korean chile flakes, called Gochugaru, can be found in Asian food stores or online and come in various spice levels, so choose according to your taste.