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Do you believe in love at first bite? Sriracha hot sauce has been on the market for a few decades now, but it seems to be hotter (in popularity, not heat) than ever. If you're a hot sauce fanatic, you've probably had your fair share of Tobasco and Louisiana Hot Sauce, but nothing quite compares to the unique sting of Sriracha.
The entire game changed when Sriracha got introduced. Bland, uninspired meals went out the door and new, exciting meals were in their place, all thanks to this simple chili sauce. Whether you enjoy adding a little bit of heat to your eggs or taking a traditional Bloody Mar up a notch, Sriracha has got you covered. In the words of the Spice Girls, "spice up your life" and be prepared to sweat a little bit while you check out these 25 Weird Ways to Use Sriracha.
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Cauliflower Jerky
Main ingredients: raw tahini, nutritional yeast, sriracha, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke or smoked paprika, salt, vegetable broth, head of cauliflower, dried parsley. extra salt
Not your usual beef jerky, but this cauliflower jerky is both healthy and spicy. Get the recipe here.
Savory Sriracha Oatmeal
Main ingredients: rolled oats, water, whole cashews, Bragg liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce, sriracha, minced fresh rosemary, minced clove of garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground pepper, salt
Save your package of apple cinnamon instant oatmeal for a rainy day. Instead, create this homemade savory sriracha oatmeal that will be sure to change the entire breakfast game in one bite. Get the recipe here.
Spicy Banana Fritters
Main ingredients: all-purpose flour, black and white sesame seeds, baking powder, sugar, salt, honey, eggs, hoppy pale ale, bananas, sriracha, cinnamon, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, powdered sugar
Banana lovers, you will swoon over these spicy banana fritters. Get the recipe here.
Crusty Sriracha Cheddar–Pepper Jack Swirl Bread
Main ingredients: whole milk, unsalted butter, dry yeast, unbleached all-purpose flour, vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray, kosher salt, sriracha, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Red Lobster's biscuits ain't got nothing on this Crusty Sriracha Cheddar-Pepper Jack Swirl bread. Get the recipe here.
Peanut Butter & Jelly & Sriracha Chocolate Chip Cookies
Main ingredients: tahini, peanut butter, maple syrup, vegan butter, ground flaxseed, water, vanilla, almond milk, sriracha, dark chocolate chips, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, jam
Chips Ahoy, who? Kick those name brand chocolate chip cookies to the curb and bake your own with a spicy twist. Get the recipe here.
Roasted Garlic and Sriracha Hummus
Main ingredients: whole heads of garlic, olive oil, salt, dried chickpeas, baking powder, tahini, salt, sriracha, red pepper flakes
Sriracha and garlic will make this hummus taste oh so heavenly. Get the recipe here.
Jalapeno Corn Waffles With Sriracha Maple Syrup
Main ingredients: fine yellow corn meal, flour, baking powder, corn kernels, jalapeno, salt, cheddar cheese, brown sugar, butter, whole milk, canola oil, egg, maple syrup, sriracha
Skip the Eggo waffles and eat a spicy breakfast made for a champion. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Fudge Popsicles
Main ingredients: semisweet chocolate chips, cornstarch, unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk, salt, sriracha, vanilla extract, unsalted butter
Indulge in these sriracha fudge popsicles when you want to cool off—or heat up, in this case. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Maple Pumpkin Seeds
Main ingredients: pumpkin seeds, sriracha, maple syrup, salt
No need to run to the gas station anymore for bags of sunflower seeds when you can make your own. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Peach Crisp
Main ingredients: fresh peaches, honey, sriracha, cinnamon, corn starch, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, butter
A twist on your typical peach cobbler. Add a scoop of ice cream to reduce the heat. Get the recipe here.
Glazed Tofu with Fiery Sriracha Pearls
Main ingredients: sriracha, sesame oil, vegetable broth, agar powder, peanut oil, firm tofu, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cold water, cornstarch, black and white sesame seeds
If you think all tofu is bland and dry, give this glazed tofu with fiery sriracha pearls a try. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Chocolate Cupcakes
Main ingredients: sugar, powder, black cocoa powder, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, whole milk, sriracha, water
Licking the icing off these sriracha chocolate cupcakes might not be the best idea unless you know you can take the heat. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Peanut Butter Fudge
Main ingredients: Coconut Earth Balance (or other vegan margarine), brown sugar, non-dairy milk, smooth peanut butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, sriracha, non-dairy chocolate chips, sea salt
Just think of a Reese's cup with a bit of spiciness to it. Get the recipe here.
Whisky-Sriracha Candy
Main ingredients: sugar, water, corn syrup, sriracha, whisky, cooking spray
These Whisky-Sriracha candies may not give you a buzz, but they will definitely heat up your mouth. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Thai Chicken Pizza
Main ingredients: pizza crust, peanut sauce, chicken breast, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, bell sprouts, shredded jack cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, vanilla greek yogurt, sriracha, salt, lime, chopped peanuts
Ditch the DiGiorno pizza and chef up some Sriracha Thai Chicken Pizza. Get the recipe here.
Stuffed Calamari Braised in Sriracha Sauce
Main ingredients: calamari, ground meat, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, sriracha, cilantro
This fancy meal is specifically for those daring seafood lovers who enjoy some extra zing. Get the recipe here.
Peach-Sriracha Sorbet
Main ingredients: ripe peaches, water, sugar, lemon juice, sriracha, mint sprigs
Peaches and cream? Nope, it's peaches and sriracha, sorbet that is. Get the recipe here.
Vegan Sausages with Sriracha and Five-Spice Powder
Main ingredients: refined beans, sriracha, Chinese Five-Spice powder, fresh or dried thai chilis, hot chili oil, shallot, roasted garlic, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, vegan worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, fennel seed, chickpea flour, vegetable broth, vital wheat gluten, toasted sesame oil
Whether you need a quick sriracha kick for breakfast or you're just craving sausage minus the meat, these vegan sausages with sriracha and Five-Spice powder will make all your dreams come true. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Lollipops
Main ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, water, sriracha, orange gel food coloring
These aren't your typical blow pops, but these sriracha lollipops will be sure to blow your mind. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Pecan Brittle Brownies
Main ingredients: pecans, granulated sugar, butter, sriracha, processed cocoa powder, bittersweet chococlate, water, unsalted butter, vegetavle oil, eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, salt
These Sriracha Pecan Brittle brownies may be a little daring, but they're brownies. Who cares? Get the recipe here.
Dried and Fried Sriracha Chickpeas
Main ingredients: can of chickpeas, sriracha, sugar, salt
A spicy healthy substitute you can indulge in when you're thinking about grabbing that bag of chips. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Bloody Mary
Main ingredients: vodka, worcestershire sauce, sriricha, lime, liquid smoke
This Sriracha Bloody Mary will have you feeling nice and hot. Literally. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Egg Salad Sandwich
Main ingredients: boiled eggs, minced onions, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, sriracha, ground ginger, kosher salt, bread
Add some spice to your egg salad sandwich with a nice teaspoon of sriricha. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha Lime Popcorn
Main ingredients: plain popcorn kernels, butter, sriricha, lime, shredded parmesan, shredded Monterey Jack (optional)
Get ready to taste a burst of flavors with this oddly delicious combo of popcorn topped off with sriricha and lime. Get the recipe here.
Sriracha-Habanero Vegan Buffalo Wings
Main ingredients: butter soy curls, Imagine Brand no-chicken broth, cloves of garlic, salt, cornstarch, Ener-G, vegetable oil, Vegenaise, fresh chopped parsely, garlic powder, Earth Balance, sriracha, (Optional: chopped fresh habanero, habanero powder, sambal)
Buffalo wings minus the buffalo? Try these sriracha-habanero vegan buffalo wings and you might not ever go back to chicken. Get the recipe here.