• Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice 1.5 Oz
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
  • Bird's Eye Chili Powder Bird's Eye Pepper Powder Sonoran Spice
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Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

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Bird's eye chili pepper powder is commonly used in Asian Thai and Vietnamese dishes such as salads, soups, and stir fry. They are also commonly eaten raw and have a sweet tropical flavor. They are rated between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville Heat Units which is below our habanero on the Scoville Scale but many times hotter than our jalapeño. It's one of our most popular hot pepper powders.

We sell our bird's eye peppers at a great price and it ships in a high-quality sealed spice jar with a sifter flip cap. If for any reason you don't like our bird's eye pepper powder simply return it to us for a full refund. Also available as flakes and whole dried peppers as part of our Bird's Eye Chili products.

Why buy from us?

  • Premium quality non-smoked bird's eye pepper powder.
  • Lightning-fast shipping time, we will ship your order in under 2 business days. Most orders ship the same day or the very next business day.
  • Gluten-Free, 100% pure, no additives.

Suggested Uses:

We especially like bird's eye peppers added to fresh salsa, homemade chili, stir fry, and using it to make a fiery chili oil that can be added to any dish.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bird's Eye Pepper

How hot are Bird's Eye peppers?

Bird's eye peppers range from 50,000 to 100,000 on the Scoville Heat Unit scale. They are significantly hotter than jalapeños but less intense than habaneros. These peppers bring both heat and a subtle fruity flavor to dishes.

What recipes are bird's eye peppers typically used in?

Bird's eye peppers are a staple in Southeast Asian cuisines:  In Thai cuisine, they're vital for Tom Yum Soup and Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad). Vietnamese dishes like Pho might offer them as a side for heat. Indonesian Sambal, a fiery chili paste, often features these peppers. They also enhance the flavor in Thai Pad Kra Pao (Basil Stir-Fry) and Indonesian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice).

What do Bird's Eye peppers look like?

Bird's eye peppers are small, typically measuring around 1 to 2 inches in length. They have a slender, conical shape with a pointed tip. The peppers usually grow upright in clusters, which gives them their name, as they resemble the shape of a bird's eye. They start off green and then ripen to bright red, yellow, or orange. Their skin is smooth and shiny, with thin walls.

How did Bird's Eye peppers get it's name?

Bird's Eye peppers are named for their small, pointed shape resembling an eye. They grow in clusters pointing upwards, furthering the eye-like appearance. The name also reflects how birds, unaffected by capsaicin, eat and spread the seeds. Thus, the peppers' form and ecological interaction with birds contribute to their name.

Additional Info
Want to learn more about Bird's Eye Peppers? Be sure to check out 
The Ultimate Guide to Bird's Eye Peppers on our new blog.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 44 reviews.

All too often, with peppers , the discussion is limited to which pepper brings the most heat rather than which pepper contributes most to the dish you are preparing. I love the kick of high heat but not at the expanse of everything else. This pepper adds heat without obliterating flavors. This pepper adds heat and contributes flavors. Try it.

Robert L. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

Customer photo review of Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

I really like it. And I even used it as an ingredient in a special blend. And the four ingredients in that blend are Birds Eye chili powder, Malagueta powder, Kampot Red Peppercorns and Lampong Black Peppercorns.

Alex R. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

This is a great way to add lots of flavor without actually having to work at it. Like adding black pepper but so much better. Adds that kick of heat without overpowering the flavors of the food.

Anita L. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

Just what I needed to complete a new sauce of mine, Birds Eye/Piquin. Lots of flavor with perfect heat. Thanks so much. Now only if you had a Viper powder??? Just sayin'!!!

William B. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

Got a " spicy chicken sandwich" from Wendy's and disappointed so sprinkled some of your birds eye chilly powder on and WOW it really spiced it up with a good flavor . Thanks for a great product.

Doug P. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

Customer photo review of Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

Sonoran’s Bird’s Eye chili powder is potent. It has a great flavor and if you like hot, it won’t disappoint. It’ll be a staple at my house.

Franklin M. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

Customer photo review of Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

I use Sonoran pepper powders on my food more than hot sauces now. They're flavorful, but not intrusive, definitely bring the heat, last longer, and are much cheaper. The jalapeno, bird's eye, and ghost pepper powders are all great for different kinds of foods, and I'll be ordering more when I run out.

Michelle B. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

I recently wrote a bad review on another item in my order which was the trio of hottest peppers in the world. They sent me the wrong item and it consisted of Jalapeno flakes, a far cry from Carolina Reaper. It was a xmas present so I was disappointed. Much to my surprise, they read this review and immediately shipped me the correct order at no charge. This is the kind of customer service you dont see any more so I am extremely grateful. Anyway sorry for the bad review, I know now I probably could of just called and they would of fixed it. So possibly post this one next to my bad one unless you can just delete it with my permission. Thanks

Scott G. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU

It's a relatively high heat level, bringing food up to a pleasurable pain, but not so much that it tampers with the flavor or gives you much risk of digestive upset, unless you pour it on heavily. It's my favorite of their products. Of course, what I just said depends on how used to capsaicinoids you are.

Joseph K. 5/5 Verified

Bird's Eye Chili Powder | Up to 100,000 SHU