Nashville Hot Chicken: This is a popular dish in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring fried chicken coated in a cayenne pepper-infused paste or sauce.
Buffalo Wings (Extra Hot): Buffalo wings can be ordered in various heat levels, and some places offer an "extra hot" option that can be extremely spicy.
Spicy Crawfish Boil: A Southern favorite, a spicy crawfish boil involves boiling crawfish with a mixture of hot spices and seasonings.
Ghost Pepper Wings: Some restaurants offer wings coated in a sauce made with ghost peppers, one of the hottest chili peppers in the world.
Carolina Reaper BBQ Ribs: The Carolina Reaper is currently one of the hottest chili peppers globally, and its extract or powder is sometimes used in barbecue sauces for extremely spicy ribs.
Spicy Sichuan Hot Pot: Sichuan cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors, and a spicy hot pot with Sichuan peppercorns can be a fiery experience.
Jambalaya: A spicy Louisiana Creole dish, jambalaya often includes a mix of hot spices, sausage, and other flavorful ingredients.
Spicy Chili: Various regional styles of chili in the U.S. can be incredibly spicy, especially those incorporating a variety of hot peppers and spices.
Texas-style BBQ Brisket with Hot Sauce: In Texas, barbecue is taken seriously, and some places offer brisket with a side of exceptionally spicy hot sauce.
Habanero-infused Dishes: Habanero peppers are known for their intense heat, and dishes that incorporate them, such as habanero salsa or habanero-infused sauces, can be extremely spicy.