How to Make Spicy Ketchup - This super easy 3-ingredient spicy ketchup recipe is the perfect way to dress up this ordinary condiment and bring some heat to the party!

❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
I always gravitate toward short-cut recipes. Partially because they're easy and usually have fewer ingredients than making something from scratch. Plus, there's a pretty good chance that these recipes are fast.
I love being able to make things like this spicy ketchup recipe because it's super quick but adds a little wow-factor to whatever is served up with it.
If you like spicy food, this recipe is for you! Whether you love a juicy burger with loads of ketchup or you adore dipping fries in it, it's sure to kick things up a notch!
🧂 Ingredients
- your favorite store-bought ketchup
- hot sauce
- chili powder
Equipment
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🔪Instructions
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- In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, hot sauce, and chili powder.
- Serve immediately.
This recipe can be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container - I like to reuse old jars - in the refrigerator 1 week.

📖 Variations
We recommend that you try our homemade Spicy Ketchup Recipe for the first time just as it is written for the best results, because that is how the recipe has been tested.
However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin or smoked paprika for smoky ketchup.
- If you prefer your condiments on the sweeter side, add 1 teaspoon of honey or brown sugar.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to make your own balsamic ketchup.

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Spicy Ketchup
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Spicy Ketchup Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, hot sauce, and chili powder.1 cup ketchup, 2 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe Variations
There are a lot of other ways you can dress up your ketchup besides using hot sauce and chili powder for spicy ketchup. Try one of these versions instead:- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin or smoked paprika for smoky ketchup.
- If you prefer your condiments on the sweeter side, add 1 teaspoon of honey or brown sugar.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to make your own balsamic ketchup.
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Karen says
This spicy ketchup recipe is so simple, yet so good!