Ingredients · Herbs & spices
Cayenne
Hot ground red chile. Heat without much smoke. Easy to overdo in a rub.
In the air fryer. Mix into dry rubs; airborne cayenne while shaking a basket stings eyes. Do not lean in.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tsp (2g)
6kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Americas; now a global pantry chile powder.
Herbal & culinary notes
Capsaicin irritates mucous membranes. Start small; milk helps more than water for burn.
How to store
Airtight, dark, cool. Capsaicin oils linger on lids. Wash hands after handling.
Food safety
Do not inhale clouds of powder. Replace if faded and dull.
Food hazards
Eye/skin burn from dust. Capsaicin is an irritant. Gloves help with large batches.
Recipes using Cayenne
Indian · 375°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Vegetable Samosas
Spiced potato and pea filling in a thin pastry. Brushed with oil, they blister in the basket instead of swimming in ghee.
Levantine · 375°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Falafel
Soaked chickpeas (never canned) with herbs and cumin. The basket gives a crust; the center stays green and steamed, not greasy.
American · 400°F · 24 min
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Dry-brined wings, no baking powder circus required if the skin is dry and the basket is not packed. Frank's and butter at the end.
Levantine · 390°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
Canned chickpeas, dried hard, tossed with spice. A snack that matches both 'air fryer chickpeas' and the vegetarian cluster.
German · 380°F · 12 min
Air Fryer German Currywurst
Crisped bratwurst with quick curry ketchup. Berlin street food at home.