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The 16 best hot sauces of 2023 to add a kick to any meal

If you consider yourself a hot sauce lover (or aspire to be one), you’ve come to the right place.

When it comes to condiments, mustard, light mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, honey mustard, ketchup and most important, hot sauce are non-negotiablꦇes that always need to be on han🧸d.

Whether I’m putting a spicy on top of eggs, glazing some classic sriracha on top of homemade avocado toast or even putting a teaspoon or two of Frank’s RedHot in turkey chili — there’s so many different options on the market that give a variety of spice to any meal you can think of.

No matter your level of spice or your ingredient or consistency preference, we’ve rounded up 16 of some of the most popular hot sauces on the market that include cayenne peppers, habanero peppers, chili peppers and more. As for me, , and are my personal favorites. The best part? You can snag one of these hot sauces for as low as $2.

TRUFF White Truffle Hot Sauce
Amazon

After discovering TRUFF four years ago, my entire family is quite obsessed with their products. While you really can’t wrong with any of the brand’s products (definitely don’t sleep on the !) the White Truffle Hot Sauce is one we fight over to the last drop (literally).

My sister loves TRUFF so much she included in her wedding gif�💧�t bags!


A bottle of hot sauce from the brand Fix.
Fix
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Take fries, sandwiches and boring sides up a notch with Fix Signature Sriracha. Gluten-free and vegan, it’s made with organic chili peppers, garlic, rice vinegar, sea salt, and cane sugar. Tangy and spicy, it works excellent in marinades and sauces. You’ll want to put it on everything.


Fly by Jing Zhong Sauce
Fly by Jing

Fly by Jing’s Zhong Sauce is another great chili-based option that pairs great with eggs, meats, and sandwiches. The brand’s are another fan favorite for those who enjoy spice.


Cholula Original Hot Sauce
Amazon

The origiﷺnal Cholula hot sauce is a holy grail condiment that is constantly replenished in my household. I often use it on meat, sandwiches, avocado toast, soups, chilis and pretty much anything else that needs a kick.


Frank's RedHot Original Hot Sauce
Amazon

Another great classic: Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce is great for chicken wings, dips, soups and more.


Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce
Amazon

For a southern kick, you can’t go wrong with Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce. This pourable sauce is a great dipping sauce for chicken, seafood and egg rolls.


Noble Made by the New Primal Medium Buffalo Sauce
Thrive Market

Often found at Whole Foods in-store or Thrive Market online, Noble Made by the New Primal Medium Buffalo Sauce 🍸is the perfect consistency and spice for wings and cauliflower bites.


Truffleist Hot Sauce
Truffleist

My most recent obsession has been the Truffleist Hot Sauce. After getting through more than half the bottle, I can attest on just how great this condiment is. Ideal on graze bowls,༺ fried rice, steak, chicken, fish, eggs and mixed in soups.


Tabasco Pepper Sauce
Target

Calling all Bloody Mary fans! Tabasco is a classic that makes or breaks the classic tomato-based alcoholic beverage. It’s also great on tacos, nachos, curry, wings and other meats.


Mike's Hot Honey
Amazon

Not entirely a hot sauce but an awesome addition to any pantry for those who love sweet and hot condiments. Mike’s Hot Honey is unbeatable on fried chicken and eggs.


Yellowbird Habanero Sauce
Yellowbird

For an equally hot and fruity hot sauce, Yellowbird’s Habanero condiment is the way to go. Enriched with organic carrot, citrus and garlic — it’s fabulous on just about everything.


Huy Fong Foods Sriracha Sauce
Amazon

When I want something with a bit more weight or I’m cooking something with an Asian flare, I go with Huy Fong Foods’ Sriracha Sauce. Whether I’m cooking fried rice, ramen or want to drizzle some chili sauce on my avocado toast — this is a staple everyone should have in their home.

Tip: try this on your hard boil eggs🔯 in the morning for a bit more heat.


Taco Bell Hot Sauce
Amazon

If you’re obsessed with Taco Bell’s hot sauce packets, surprise! You can now buy the fast-food chain’s very own condiment in a bottle to use at home whenever you please.


Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha Hot Sauce
Amazon

Weak Knees did not disappoint with this hot sauce, featuring a pleasant mix of both hot and sweet qualities from classic sriracha and gochujang chili paste. It’s a great addition to scrambled eggs, mac and cheese, burritos and more.


Old Bay Hot Sauce
Amazon

For those who love the classic Old Bay spice, you’ll probably love the brand’s hot sauce equally as much. It’s great on seafood, fries, meat and more.


Primal Kitchen's Buffalo Sauce
Target

For a dairy-free, avocado-based pick, Primal Kitchen is the w🐻ay to go w🅺hen it comes to creamy buffalo sauce.


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