This homemade garlic chili crisp is packed with crispy golden garlic, chili flakes, and aromatic infused oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this bold and crunchy condiment is perfect for drizzling over eggs, noodles, dumplings, rice bowls, and roasted vegetables. Better than store-bought and incredibly easy to make at home.
Homemade Garlic Chili Crisp (Better Than Store-Bought Chili Oil)
- Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 10 MINUTES
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 CUP 1x
- Category: CONDIMENT
- Method: STOVETOP
- Cuisine: ASIAN INSPIRED
Ingredients
Scale
1 head garlic, thinly sliced
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup neutral oil
3 tbsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp gochugaru (optional)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame seeds
½ tsp salt
Optional spices
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1 bay leaf
Instructions
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Combine chili flakes, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar in a heatproof bowl.
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Fry garlic and shallots until golden and crispy. Remove and drain.
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Add optional spices to oil and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Remove spices.
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Carefully pour hot oil over chili mixture.
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Stir in soy sauce and crispy garlic and shallots.
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Let cool completely and store in a jar.
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/garlic-chili-crisp/