Spicy food fans are always on the hunt for the next fiery challenge, and fast-food chains and snack brands have taken notice.
Over the years, some of the boldest, most extreme spicy food collaborations have pushed the limits of heat—and our taste buds. Here are some of the most unforgettable collabs that had spice lovers sweating.
Paqui’s ‘One Chip Challenge’ (with Carolina Reaper & Pepper X) The Paqui One Chip Challenge took social media by storm, featuring a single tortilla chip dusted with Carolina Reaper and Pepper X, two of the world’s hottest peppers.
While some thrill-seekers embraced the burn, the challenge proved too intense for some, leading to store recalls in 2023.
Burger King’s ‘Ghost Pepper Whopper’ Burger King jumped into the spicy food trend with the Ghost Pepper Whopper, featuring a bright orange bun infused with ghost pepper spice.
Firehouse Subs x ‘Hot Ones’ Firehouse Subs’ 2025 collab with Hot Ones brought the heat with Last Dab Dill Pickles and a lineup of sandwiches drenched in Los Calientes Rojo and The Last Dab-infused mayo.
Cheetos Flamin’ Hot x Mountain Dew Yes, it happened. In one of the strangest spicy food collabs, Mountain Dew released a Flamin’ Hot soda, blending citrus and chili heat. Fans were divided—was it genius or a mistake?
From extreme peppers to bizarre mashups, spicy food collabs keep pushing the limits. Which ones would you dare to try, and which ones are just too hot to handle?
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