11 Dishes to Celebrate International
Hot & Spicy Food Day

Get ready to spice up your kitchen in honor of International Hot & Spicy Food Day! From fiery sauces to pepper-packed mains, these 11 recipes are brimming with the bold and spicy flavors. 

Perched on a blanket in the grass is the perfect way to enjoy a juicy, crunchy piece of fried chicken. The sweet and spicy honey adds a special twist.

Cajun seasoning adds a kick of heat to this crispy and spicy fried okra. Like your okra extra crispy? Keep it warm in a 200° oven for up to 20 minutes.

Trust us—a hint of spice to balance the sweetness will be a welcome surprise in these classic pralines.

Light and tangy, this salad is lovely.

Spice up your next brunch with this jalapeño-infused eye-opener.

Spicy, sweet, tangy, buttery—these crave-worthy chicken wings have it all.

Flecks of spicy pickles stud these perfectly fried hush puppies.

To save some time on this recipe, you can make the rémoulade ahead of time and premix the flour mixture dredge for step two. 

Serve this savory Spicy Tomato Pepper Jam with a burger, BLT, grilled cheese, or grain bowl, or whisk it into a salad dressing.