If your taste buds are ready for a dish that will put them on a fast track to adventure and/or terror, buckle up. Searing pain and molten tears aren’t usually what one hopes to experience during a tasty meal, but one local pizza chain in Idaho’s capital cranks out all that and more with a pizza so blindingly spicy that you have to actually sign a waiver to take it off the premises. And guess what? ‘TIS THE SEASON!

Flying Pie Pizzaria in Boise is always up for serving gut-busting Italian monstrosities, but once a year this local-favorite pizza gem serves up a pie that is able to top charts and challenge even the most skilled pepper-devouring master. We did a little research, and as it turns out, August is prime time for all things spicy since that’s when peppers hit their peak. Meaning, since by their very nature they’ve already surpassed sane levels of hotness, they’ve now crossed over into the forsaken bowels of what is essentially the Candy Land of pepperdom. In fact, come August, these seemingly harmless orange lovelies are so spicy that when eaten by themselves you’re essentially committing taste bud seppuku. When piled high on a pizza, you’re going to need a full weekend let your body recover before Monday.

All that said, ready to take a closer look?

This is Flying Pie.
Flying Pie Pizzaria/Facebook
Repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to grab a pizza and drinks on game night, this local chain is revered for their sassy signs, good food, and awesome atmosphere.
This is a Habanero.
Richard Grant/Flickr
Like nearly every pretty thing found in nature, it is decidedly more deadly than its happy-orange color and unassuming appearance would suggest.
And this is the Triple Habanero Pizza from Flying Pie.
Flying Pie Pizzaria/Facebook
Capsaicin is what gives peppers their spiciness, but for some strange reason, scientists just keep making them hotter, giving them ridiculous names like the Moruga Scorpion and the Carolina Reaper. A traditional jalepeno is measured in Scoville Heat Units at 2,500-8,000 SHU. The popular Yucatan Habanero (of which Flying Pie is particularly generous) measures somewhere between 200,000 and 300,000 SHU.

Talk about a heat wave in your mouth, yes?

Related Stories

9 Italian Restaurants In Idaho That Serve Pasta To Die For

9 Italian Restaurants In Idaho That Serve Pasta To Die For

 The Ultimate Pizza Bucket List In Idaho That Will Make Your Mouth Water

The Ultimate Pizza Bucket List In Idaho That Will Make Your Mouth Water

 The Little Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant That Serves The Best Pizza In Idaho

The Little Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant That Serves The Best Pizza In Idaho
This palette-killing monstrosity is only available in August and is so appealing to those who enjoy deliciously spicy food torture that the countdown begins no less than 90 days in advance.
Flying Pie Pizzaria/Facebook
Flying Pie's Habanero Pizza comes in three levels of hotness for those seeking the ultimate burn. And burn it will.
Flying Pie Pizzaria/Facebook
So much so, that you'll feel the heat travel to your extremities, but Flying Pie will not be held responsible for "intestinal distress, plumbing bills, or wardrobe malfunctions."
See all that orange? Habanero peppers. And below that? More peppers.
Flying Pie Pizzaria/Facebook
It's so wrong that it's right.
There's actually quite the cult-like following for this dastardly spicy pie. So much so, that naturally YouTube is flooded with videos of daring diners.
The Lone Cone
But do you dare?

This flaming pie only comes around once a year, so if you’ve ever wanted to feel what liquid fire atop a delicious hand-made crust tastes (and feels) like, now is your chance!

For more edible goodness, check out these Idaho restaurant eating challenges. Or, maybe check out a few of Idaho’s other best pizza restaurants, just in case you chicken out mid-bite.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore Idaho