Easiest Chili Crisp Recipe (Chili Crunch)
Make this 5 minute chili crisp recipe with six simple ingredients for a quick, flavorful topping for everything from eggs to noodles.
Servings: 2 /3 cup
Calories: 34kcal
Equipment
- 1 half pint (8-ounce) jar and small pan if using stovetop method
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil or sunflower oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes or to taste (1 TB = medium spice; 2 TB = spicy)
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika for extra flavor
- 3 tablespoons minced dried onions
- 2 tablespoons minced dried garlic
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (use 1.5 teaspoons if using kosher salt)
Optional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried red bell peppers (to mimic Trader Joe's Chili Onion Crunch more)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil or to taste (to provide more Asian umami flavor)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mushroom powder or to taste (to provide more Asian umami flavor)
Instructions
Microwave Method
- Add oil, red pepper flakes, and paprika to a half pint jar.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and heat another 30 seconds. You should see a few bubbles on the top but not hard boiling (if your microwave is stronger, cook for a 10-20 seconds less or lower the power setting).
- Add remaining ingredients - dried onion, garlic, salt and any other optional ingredients - to the jar, stir well, and let cool.
Stovetop Method
- Add oil, red pepper flakes, and paprika to a small skillet or saucepan and heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes, just until a few bubbles start to appear around the edges.
- Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients - dried onion, garlic, salt and any other optional ingredients - and stir well. Let cool and transfer to an 8-ounce jar with lid.
Storage
- Store the jar with an airtight lid in the refrigerator. The chili crisp will keep for 1-2 months.
Notes
Ways to Use Chili Crisp
- Spread on tortilla before making any type of wrap.
- Spread on bread before making any type of sandwich.
- Fry eggs in a teaspoon of chili crisp (our favorite - just cook on low to medium-low and turn the fan on!).
- Drizzle on pizza, over noodle or rice bowls, on roasted vegetables or salads.
- Add a bit of honey to make your own "hot honey."
- Spoon on hummus before serving.
- Add a teaspoon to chicken salad or egg salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
