Tick Tick Boom - Habanero Seasoning

Smoke. Heat. Warning Signs.
 
Tick Tick Boom was built for people who believe spicy food should feel a little dangerous.
This fiery blend combines black pepper, chili powder, garlic, brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion, sea salt, and habanero into a smoky, savory seasoning with slow-building heat and serious attitude.
The habanero is the star, but this blend is more than pure fire.
 
Brown sugar softens the initial impact just long enough for the smoke, garlic, and pepper to settle in before the heat starts climbing. Smoked paprika deepens the flavor while onion and chili powder create the rich barbecue backbone underneath the burn.
 
The result is bold, addictive heat with real flavor behind it.
Not novelty spice.
Not punishment.
Just controlled chaos.
 
Flavor Profile
Smoky, savory, spicy, slightly sweet, and explosively hot with lingering habanero heat.
 
Best With
Chicken wings
Burgers
Ribs
Pulled pork
Steak
Smoked meats
Roasted potatoes
Chili
Fries
Popcorn
Fire pit cooking
 
Why It Works
Brown sugar and smoked paprika create balance beneath the habanero heat, allowing the blend to develop flavor before the fire fully arrives. Garlic and onion provide savory depth while black pepper and chili powder help stretch the heat across the palate instead of delivering a single sharp burn.
 
The result is layered heat that keeps pulling you back for another bite.
 
Bloom Recommendation
Deep Bloom • Fire Bloom
Tick Tick Boom becomes darker, smokier, and more complex when bloomed in oil, bacon fat, or directly over open fire. The sugars caramelize while the peppers intensify into rich barbecue-style heat.
 
Spicekeeper Tip
Mix Tick Tick Boom into softened butter or mayonnaise for burgers, fries, or grilled corn. The fat helps carry the heat while smoothing the sharper edges of the habanero.
 
Ingredients
Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Brown Sugar, Smoked Paprika, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Habanero
 
No fillers. No preservatives.
 
Freshly blended and packed in small batches by Oak City Spice Blends.
 
Habanero Seasoning