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Spicy Peanut Butter

Published: Oct 14, 2020 · Modified: Jun 5, 2025 by Sujatha Muralidhar · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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SPICY PEANUT BUTTER

The Spicy Peanut Butter is creamy with a kick of heat and smokiness. Made with store-bought peanut butter, it's ready in just five minutes, perfect if you're looking for a twist on your usual spread.

spicy peanut butter creamy and spiced placed in a bowl

I have a soft spot for transforming recipes, just like jalapeno butter. It feels complete and fulfilling to take a timeless favorite and enhance it with a bold touch. And this spicy peanut butter is one such example.

The best part? Making this flavorful condiment(like this peanut butter-stuffed jalapenos) is super easy—just mix peanut butter with spices like cayenne pepper and smoky paprika, then whip it up until smooth and creamy.

Now for the fun part: Dip fresh apple slices or crisp celery sticks for a sweet and spicy contrast, slather it over warm breakfast toast, or lick it straight from the bowl if you're like me.

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • How To Make Spicy Peanut Butter
  • ♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level
  • The Leftovers
  • How To Use
  • FAQ
  • More Spread Recipes To Try
  • 📖 Recipe
spicy peanut butter in a dipping bowl and ready for dipping

Why You'll Love This Recipe

⭐️It is surprisingly delicious with its twist.

⭐️A NO-COOK 5-minute recipe!

⭐️The heat is customizable, and there are many variations to try.

Ingredients

  • Peanut butter: I've used store-bought creamy peanut butter. Feel free to choose yours from creamy, crunchy, natural, unsweetened, or sweetened varieties.
  • Cayenne pepper: Adjust this to your preference. If you're unsure how much you need, start with a small amount and add until it reaches your heat tolerance.
  • Paprika: It adds warmth and a subtle smokiness.
  • Red pepper flakes: I've added for the intense depth of flavors.

How To Make Spicy Peanut Butter

adding all the ingredients in a bowl
  1. Add peanut butter, cayenne pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
combing all the ingredients together
  1. Mix vigorously with a fork or a whisk until the spices blend evenly. Enjoy immediately, or allow it to sit overnight for the vibrant kick.

♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level

This spicy peanut butter tastes with a noticeable heat.

Cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes provides the heat, whereas paprika provides the warmth.

If you want to tone down the heat, reduce the cayenne pepper and increase the paprika for a milder, more balanced flavor.

Add minced hot chili pepper to increase the heat, and enjoy the Haitian-style spicy peanut butter.

The Leftovers

Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.

If frozen, thaw it by placing it in the refrigerator overnight. No reheating is necessary—bring it to room temperature, stir it, and enjoy!

How To Use

Use this spicy peanut butter, which is the same as the classic peanut butter.

  • Spread. How come I ever skip this when talking about this topic? It's my family's favorite. Spread lavishly over the bread slices and enjoy.
  • Dip: Enjoy with veggies or bite-size snacks.
  • Cookies: Replace the original peanut butter with our spiced version. The guests will especially ask you about the secret behind it.
  • And more: Incredible for stuffing the crepe or dressing for salad, marinating the meat, and more.
spicy peanut butter in a bowl ready for dipping.

FAQ

Why both cayenne pepper and paprika?

Both are added for different purposes. The first one provides heat, and the latter is responsible for the color and adds a depth of flavor.

What variations to try for enhancement?

Substitute cayenne with spicy Haitian seasoning(or add minced hot chili pepper) to make a classic spread called mamba or chili powder for Mexican flavors. Curry powder adds an instant aroma. Stir in hot sauce for an Asian touch, but this one should be done immediately.

More Spread Recipes To Try

  • jalapeno butter
    Jalapeno Honey Butter
  • This creamy, sweet and spicy chickpea dip-carrot Sriracha hummus is the real fun dip that can turn out as your new addiction. 
    Carrot Sriracha Hummus
  • Creamy jalapeno cream cheese dip recipe is simple and easy. This delicious, spicy condiment that's versatile to serve as a dip or as a spread
    Jalapeno Cream Cheese
  • Don't wait for the reasons to try this quick jalapeño pineapple jam recipe. This delicious jam is hot, spicy, sweet, and sour.
    Jalapeno Pineapple Jam

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📖 Recipe

This flexible spicy peanut butter recipe is unique with an intense depth of flavors. A no-cook recipe with the pantry staple ingredients.

Spicy Peanut Butter

Spicy Peanut Butter is a creamy, smoky spread with a bold kick! Ready in 5 minutes, perfect for toast or dips. You can customize the heat!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butte
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, add peanut butter, cayenne pepper, paprika, and roasted red pepper flakes.
  2. Whisk vigroursly until all the ingredients combined together.
  3. Enjoy immediately or allow it to rest for 8 hours for rich flavors.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by reducing cayenne for a milder taste or adding minced hot chili pepper for extra spice.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge overnight before use.
  • No reheating needed—bring to room temperature, stir well, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Author Sujatha Muralidhar
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  1. Andrea says

    August 02, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    This was the first time I've made spicy peanut butter. It was a hit! Thanks!

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    • pepperbowl says

      May 23, 2024 at 1:25 pm

      Yay! Thanks Andrea!

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