HOMEMADE CHILI CRISP

This chili crisp recipe comes together with a handful of pantry ingredients and a pot of hot oil. Once you have a jar of it, you'll put it on absolutely everything.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

You can use this incredible chili oil as a condiment, a cooking ingredient, a marinade base — anything.

INGREDIENTS

Here is everything you need for this recipe: Garlic, Dried minced onion, Chili flakes, Toasted sesame seeds, Sugar, Salt, Paprika, Soy sauce, Neutral oil

Pour the neutral oil into a medium pot and heat it to 325–340°F. While the oil heats, get everything else ready.

STEP 1: HEAT THE OIL

Shave the garlic into thin slices.Add the shaved garlic to a medium-large heatproof bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir everything together until combined.

STEP 2: BUILD THE SPICE MIXTURE

Once the oil reaches temperature, very carefully pour it directly over the spice mixture in the bowl. Let it sizzle for a full minute before touching it.

STEP 3: POUR THE HOT OIL

After a minute, carefully stir the mixture together. Stir until everything is evenly combined and the sizzling has calmed down.

STEP 4: STIR CAREFULLY

Let the chili crunch cool completely at room temperature before portioning it into jars.

STEP 5: COOL COMPLETELY

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Always use a clean, dry spoon when scooping from the jar to prevent contamination.

STEP 6: STORE

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