This chili crisp recipe packs crispy crunchy bits of garlic and chili peppers to create a spicy chili oil full of rich umami flavor.

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Why This Recipe Works

It requires only a few ingredients and packs big bold flavor! Speaking of bold flavor, be sure to check out this Laotian Meat Salad.

This is an amazing spicy addition and crispy texture to many meat and vegetable dishes. I love dipping my Salmon Tataki in this this sauce and throwing a spoonful into this Gochujang Pasta.

You can use this as an addition to salad dressings, sauces and marinades or add some extra spice to this Spicy Salmon Bowl or drizzle on your Butter Board!

Looking for a delicious Asian inspired drink, you will love this Taro Milk Tea or Hokkaido Milk Tea!

Is hot chili oil the same as chili crisp or chili crunch?

Chili oil is a condiment typically using vegetable oil infused with chili peppers. Different types of chili peppers and oils can be used depending on the style. Hot chili oil is very popular in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. I love using this recipe in my Blackstone fried rice and if you are new to cooking on a flat top, be sure to check out How to Season a Blackstone Griddle!

Chili crisp or chili crunch use a similar base to spicy hot chili oil, only with the addition of a crispy or crunchy element such as garlic, onion, anchovies, soy beans or other nuts.

Some of the most popular brands are Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp and more well known in America is Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch.

What type of chili peppers can I use?

One of the most mainstream red peppers you can used it crushed red pepper flakes. However, a more traditional chili pepper found predominantly in Chinese and Asian cooking would be the Sichuan chili pepper flakes. Both of these work well to produce a high quality crisp.

Can I add other ingredients to this recipe?

Chili crisp recipes vary widely depending on the geographic location. You will see additions of shallots, star anise, bay leaves, sesame seeds, nuts, soybeans, ginger, soy sauce, white or black pepper which add extra crisp. The ingredient I love in this chili oil recipe for the extra umami flavor is anchovies.

Helpful tools to make this recipe

Storage Jar: I like to store my chili oil in a jar in the fridge for longer lasting preservation and to keep it crisp.
Garlic press: Press the garlic for more concentrated flavor.
Saute Pan: To sauté your chili crisp!

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Chili Crisp – Recipe for Spicy Hot Chili Oil with Crispy Garlic

This chili crisp recipe packs crispy crunchy bits of garlic and chili peppers to create a spicy chili oil full of rich umami flavor.

5 from 118 votes

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Course: condiment, dipping sauce

Cuisine: asian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: people

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Aubrey

Cost: $6

Equipment

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Jar, frying pan, garlic press (optional)

Ingredients

▢ ¼ small onion
▢ 4 garlic cloves
▢ 4 anchovy fillets – chopped
▢ ½ vegetable oil
▢ 2 tablespoon crushed red pepper or crushed Sichuan red chilies
▢ salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Press garlic through garlic press or finely mince. Set aside.
Chop anchovy fillets. Set aside.
Finely chop onion. Set aside.
Add ¼ cup vegetable oil to saute pan (reserve the other ¼cup.
Saute anchovies, onion and crushed red pepper or crushed Sichuan chili peppers until onions start to get crispy (2-3 minutes)
Add garlic, saute until garlic cooked (30 seconds-1 minute, be careful not to burn).
Add remaining ¼ cup vegetable oil, mix and cook for approx. 1 more minute.

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