20 Ways to Serve Spicy Potatoes

Bold chili powder, along with garlic powder and fresh onions, add plenty of spice to these roasted potatoes. Serve them up as a breakfast side or as an accompaniment to dinner.

This super simple soup features potatoes, red bell peppers, and serrano chiles for a kick of heat. Recipe creator Felicia Martinez recommends serving up a bowl to help with head colds.

Enjoy an all-in-one breakfast with this dish that pairs up potatoes and eggs. Chili powder, cumin, and ground coriander are the tasty trio that peps up this morning meal. 

Gochujang, Korean hot pepper paste, amps up this homey chicken and potato stew. "We have a Korean exchange student living with us," says reviewer WANTTOKNOW. "He said this taste like what his mom makes. Ya!"

Inspired by Sri Lankan cooking, this easy slow cooker dish cooks up tender potatoes with onions, chile peppers, red pepper flakes, and other heady spices. Recipe creator Sriyani suggests serving it with chicken curry and a side of rice.

Sweet potatoes get the sweet-and-spicy treatment here with brown sugar on the sweet side and chili powder and cayenne pepper bringing the heat. "I was afraid it'd be too spicy but it was a great balance of spice to offset the sweetness," says Wulfe. 

This Indian-inspired curry gets its heat from a hefty dose of cayenne pepper, which is balanced out by creamy coconut milk in the sauce. Potatoes are the star, teaming up with garbanzo beans, peas, and tomatoes for a veggie-packed dish. 

Buffalo chicken and potatoes are classic game day foods, so why not combine the two into one tasty casserole? Pieces of cubed chicken, potatoes, plenty of cheese, and crispy bits of bacon are all baked together in a spicy buffalo sauce. 

Upgrade the classic latke with a dash of spicy Cajun seasoning. Want to speed things up? Many reviewers had success using thawed frozen hash browns instead of shredding fresh potatoes. 

"I love the idea of stuffed baked potatoes but can't be bothered with the long cooking time or making things look nice and neat. This is my lazy man's version of stuffed baked potatoes...with added zip!" says recipe creator Spiderwoman77.

The Asian-inspired flavor of these potatoes makes them a stand-out dish. Crunchy sesame seeds, spicy red chiles, and sweet orange sauce combine to hit all the flavor notes.

Both fresh jalapeño peppers and jalapeño-flavored cream cheese add a hit of heat to these humble mashed spuds. "These were a nice change from the every day mashed potatoes and this is one I'll make again," says Soup Loving Nicole.

Thick slices of potatoes are enveloped in a hearty layer of spicy Cheddar. "Wonderful cheesy flavor with a slight kick from the jalapeños," describes recipe creator France C. "The pimiento and jalapeños add a nice color contrast to the pale orange sauce." 

Spicy gochujang, salty soy sauce, and nutty sesame oil are the savory trio behind these roasted potatoes. Serve as a side for dak bulgogi (Korean barbeque chicken). 

Horseradish mustard is the secret ingredient to this spicy spin on potato salad. Fresh dill and veggies add a refreshing flavor and texture, balancing out the back-of-your-throat heat. 

"By boiling our potatoes in Indian spices before we fry them, we can easily turn your basic old home fries into something extraordinary," says Chef John. "This is also a great review for how to get perfect, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside breakfast potatoes." He suggests serving them for with a poached egg on top for the ultimate morning meal.

A great use for leftover mashed potatoes, these peppy patties feature pickled jalapeños, diced green chiles, and plenty of rich Tex-Mex cheese. 

Tender chicken breast and potato pieces swim in this rich curry sauce. Cayenne pepper adds some serious kick, which is paired up with other flavorful spices like garam masala, cumin, and ground turmeric. 

Sweet and spicy are the ultimate flavor combo for this creamy soup. "Can be mildly spicy to REALLY spicy depending on your taste," shares recipe creator Kent Jacobs. "The chipotle gives the soup a really nice smoky taste."

Sweet potatoes and chicken are the base for this recipe, but the real star is the sweet and spicy mango sauce. Bottled hot sauce creates a spicy and tangy taste, paired with sweet honey and ripe mango. Serve over a bowl of rice or noodles for soaking up the extra sauce. 

More potato recipes: