sizzling

scorching

Extremely hot, burning

• blisteringExtremely intense or severe
• swelteringExtremely hot, uncomfortably so
• burningCombustion in progress

searing · scalding · boiling · roasting · steamy · hot · torrid · fiery · baking · sultry

steamy

Hot, moist, or erotic

• sultryHot, humid, or alluring
• sexyPhysically arousing
• sensualOf bodily pleasure

seductive · provocative · alluring · smoldering · passionate · torrid · chemistry · romance · desire · magnetism

fry

Cook in hot fat

• searBurn the outside
• grillCooking surface over fire
• panShallow cooking vessel

skillet · saute · stir-fry · barbecue · wok · griddle · char · browning · caramelize · tongs

crackle

Sharp snapping sounds

• popFizzy drink, regionally
• hissSharp sibilant sound
• sputterEmit irregular popping sounds

snap · spit · fizz · splatter · fizzle · bubbling · popping · spitting · noise · audio

hot

Having much warmth

• electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
• explosiveProne to sudden detonation
• thrillingIntensely exciting

sensational · dynamic · charged · intense · buzzing · red-hot · white-hot · headline · news · debut

• seductionseduction, seductive, allure, beguilement, enticement
• temperingcumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, dried chilies, asafoetida
• temperaturehot, cold, warm, cool, freezing
• cooking methodsboiling, baking, grilling, roasting, poaching
• everyday soundsalarm clock, doorbell, phone ring, dog barking, footsteps
• extreme heatblazing, blistering, boiling, burning, broiling