Description
Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil is a simple, flavorful condiment packed with crispy garlic, shallots, and smoky chili flakes infused in golden oil. Perfect for adding a kick of heat and umami to noodles, pizza, rice, dumplings, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Oil Mixture:
1 cup canola oil
1 medium shallot, finely diced (about 2 tablespoons)
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
Seasoning Mixture:
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (or more for extra spice)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
Instructions
1. Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Stir to combine.
2. Once the mixture begins bubbling (about 1–2 minutes), reduce heat to medium low and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
3. In a heatproof bowl, combine dried minced onion, red pepper flakes, salt, chili powder, and paprika.
4. Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl of seasonings. Pour the hot oil mixture through the strainer, allowing the oil to blend with the spices. Leave the crispy garlic and shallots in the strainer to cool.
5. Once cooled for 20–30 minutes, add the crispy garlic and shallots back into the spiced oil and stir to combine.
6. Transfer to a clean glass jar with a tight lid. Store at room temperature in a cool, dark place for up to several weeks. Stir before serving.
Notes
Use low heat when frying to prevent burning the garlic and shallots.
Always cool completely before sealing in jars.
Add sesame oil for a nutty twist or extra red pepper flakes for more heat.
Drizzle over pizza, noodles, rice, or dumplings for an instant flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Asian inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg