Similar to chili oil, chili crisp simply contains more crunchies. With a lower ratio of oil, it packs in more textured ingredients, like sesame seeds (or peanuts), spices (including more chile flakes!), and dehydrated aromatics (like fried shallots). You can use it in the exact same way you use chili oil, but this time, there's more of a built-in snacking component with each bite.
Watch our video above to see all our tips for making this versatile condiment, and once you've made a batch, drop us a comment and let us know how you customized yours!
Step 1In a small pot over medium heat, heat oil until starting to smoke, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium heatproof bowl or jar, stir chile flakes, garlic, sesame seeds, ginger, peppercorns, and MSG until chiles are damp.
Step 3Slowly pour hot oil over spices in 4 additions, letting it sizzle through evenly, pausing to stir occasionally before adding the next, and being careful to avoid overflowing. Whisk to incorporate.
Step 4 Once oil is no longer bubbly, stir in fried shallots and let cool completely.
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June Xie is the former Senior Food Producer for Delish, where she hosted recipe videos and the wildly popular YouTube show, Budget Eats. She previously worked in numerous restaurant kitchens throughout NYC before first joining Delish as our Test Kitchen Assistant and chief baking expert with a passion for bread dough, peanut butter, whipped cream, and gluten free cookies. She also loves staring at alpacas.
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