Skip to main content
Login
Green ChefIconChevronRightSmallEatIconChevronRightSmallKitchen Hacks

Chef Secrets: How to Remove Spice From Your Fingers

If your fingers keep getting covered in spices when you're cooking, we have the chef tip for you! Check out this, and other tip for becoming a master chef here.
If your fingers keep getting covered in spices when you're cooking, we have the chef tip for you! Check out this, and other tip for becoming a master chef here.
Learning How to Remove Spices From Your Finger is Easier Than You Think

Learning How to Remove Spices From Your Finger is Easier Than You Think

We’ve all been there. You rub your eyes, forgetting you just sliced jalapeños or added a pinch of chili powder to something. Ouch.

Our chefs say it’s nbd: Instead of getting rid of the ingredient altogether, rub your hands with cooking oil (any will do) after handling peppers or chili powder. Then wash them with dish soap and water. This breaks down and neutralizes the oils that irritate the skin.

Voilà! No more crying while cooking!

Get 50% Off + Free Staub Mixing Bowls*

Get 50% Off + Free Staub Mixing Bowls*

*Offer only valid for new GreenChef customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. '50% Off' offer is based on 50% off on the first box , and ‘15% off your next two months’ applies to boxes 2-9. Free STAUB 2-PC Mixing Bowl-Set is redeemable via a link that will be sent via email within 14 days of receipt and payment of your third box. Your third box must be ordered before 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2026 and STAUB 2-PC Mixing Bowl-Set must be redeemed by 11/14/2026. STAUB 2-PC Mixing Bowl-Set valued at $79.99 in limited quantities, while supplies last. Discounts vary for other meal plans and sizes. Shipping fee applies on all deliveries. Offer not valid on premiums, meal upgrades, add-ons, taxes or shipping fees. May not be combined with gift cards or any other promotion. No cash value. Void outside the U.S. and where prohibited. Offer cannot be sold or otherwise bartered. Green Chef has the right to end or modify any offer at any time. Additional restrictions may apply. See https://www.greenchef.com/terms for more details.