12 Spicy Snacks That Bring the Heat

From mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn-dusted wings to Korean-style fire chicken and anchovy banchan, these spicy snacks pack a fiery punch.

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Published January 20, 2023
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Vicky Wasik

Chips, crackers, Oreos, pretzels...for some, this is what the snacks in the pantry look like. While they may hit the spot every now and then, sometimes we find ourselves craving something a bit more, with a little bit of oomph. When you expand your snacking options outside the box (both literally and figuratively), a whole new world awaits. And when you enter spicy snack territory, you'll never run out of satisfying options. From mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn-dusted wings to Korean-style fire chicken and anchovy banchan, these are our favorite spicy snack recipes that bring the heat.

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