The infamous Hot Ones sauces, known for reducing celebrities to tears, are now available at major grocery stores nationwide. Get ready to experience the same scorching heat that has left even the toughest guests sweating it out on the wildly popular YouTube series.
For the uninitiated, Hot Ones is a side-splitting YouTube show that features celebrities being interviewed as they bravely battle through a plate of increasingly hotter chicken wings bathed in their Hot Ones' molten lava-level sauce blends. The show is in its 24th season, and its success is partly due to its hellishly hot range of sauces, with some varieties so spicy they reach eye-watering levels of heat that leave even the most seasoned chili pepper fans whimpering for a glass of milk. Hot Ones isn't just about watching celebrities sweat and squirm (although that certainly adds to the overall entertainment value), the show has become a pop culture phenomenon thanks to its unique blend of hilarious banter, insightful interviews, and the sheer determination of its guests to see the interview through to the end. Recently, Hollywood macho-man Chris Hemsworth was quoted as saying 'I don't want to do this anymore!" while featured suffering through questions, but the THOR actor powered through. Host Sean Evans expertly navigates the line between humor and serious conversation, extracting interesting tidbits and anecdotes from A-list celebrities that you won't find anywhere else while he and his guest munch mouth-numbing amounts of smoldering chicken.
While the interviews are snortingly funny, the impetus for this hilarity is undoubtedly the sauces themselves. Each bottle is a carefully curated concoction of unique flavor profiles that steadily uplevel the scorch factor. The journey begins with the mild and tangy Hot Ones Classic Hot Sauce, a great introduction for spice novices. As the heat builds, flavors like smoky barbecue and tropical fruits emerge, adding complexity to the entry-level experience. For the truly daring who want to skip the line, their Last Dab sauce erupts with volcanic heat, but even this fiery finale is balanced with a touch of tangy citrus. Previously, these coveted condiments were only available online or at specialty stores, leaving many fans yearning to recreate the Hot Ones experience at home. This new rollout makes searing your gob on the comfort of your own couch far easier. The arrival of Hot Ones sauces in grocery stores is a game-changer for spice lovers everywhere. No longer are you limited to recreating the show's challenges at home with a dusty bottle of Bodega hot sauce you found in the back of the pantry. Now, you can build your way up the Scoville heat scale with the very same sauces that made hard-core foody celebrities like Gordon Ramsay and Post Malone cry.
So, whether you're a seasoned pepper picker or a curious newcomer looking to explore the exciting world of hot sauce, the launch of Hot Ones sauces in grocery stores presents a perfect opportunity to turn up the temperature in your kitchen and experience a taste of the show's fiery magic.
The Hot Ones line is hitting shelves at major retailers like Publix, Kroger, and Meijer. More stores, including Whole Foods and Giant, are expected to join the roster in June. With easy accessibility and a range of flavors and spice levels, there's no excuse not to find a Hot Ones sauce that will take your wings to the next level of blistering tolerance; just make sure you have some Tums or a glass of milk on hand while trying because we kid not, some of these sauces are damn near nuclear!