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Flavorful Homemade Chili Crisp Oil Recipe Easy 3-Step Guide

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A quick and easy homemade chili crisp oil recipe that adds bold, smoky, and spicy flavor with a satisfying crunch to any meal. Perfect for drizzling over rice, noodles, eggs, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup neutral oil (avocado oil or grapeseed oil preferred)
  • 1/3 cup dried red chili flakes (coarse with seeds)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
  • 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: thinly slice the shallots and ginger, mince the garlic, and measure out the chili flakes, sesame seeds, and spices (about 10 minutes).
  2. Toast the aromatics: heat the neutral oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering (about 275°F / 135°C). Add garlic, shallots, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir gently for 5-7 minutes until shallots are golden and fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Infuse the chili flakes: remove saucepan from heat and immediately stir in dried chili flakes, sugar, salt, and toasted sesame seeds. Let the mixture cool for 15 minutes.
  4. Optional: once cooled slightly, stir in soy sauce for added umami.
  5. Transfer the chili crisp oil into a clean, heatproof jar. Let cool to room temperature before sealing. Ready to use immediately but tastes better after 1-2 days.

Notes

Keep oil temperature moderate to avoid burning garlic and shallots. Use a thermometer if possible to maintain about 275°F (135°C). Let chili flakes toast in residual heat to avoid bitterness. The oil solidifies when refrigerated; warm gently before use. Add crushed peanuts or fried shallots for extra crunch. Soy sauce can be replaced with tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free version.

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