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Homemade Garlic Chili Crisp Oil

This homemade garlic chili crisp oil is a take on the Trader Joe's chili onion crunch! Easy to make and use for all the sauces and marinades!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Rest time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Julie Chiou

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup (59 g) + 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup (237 ml) neutral oil (avocado, grapeseed, or refined liquid coconut oil all work great)
  • 8 cloves garlic thinly sliced

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 star anise pods

Instructions

  • Place the red pepper flakes, sugar, and salt in a glass jar that will hold about one cup of oil.
    1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, Pinch of sea salt
  • Place the oil, sliced garlic, cinnamon stick (if using), and star anise (if using) in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook just until the garlic is crisp, about 10 minutes (watch carefully as to not burn the garlic).
    1 cup neutral oil, 8 cloves garlic, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 star anise pods
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise from the oil and use a slotted spoon to remove the garlic. Place the garlic in the jar with the pepper flakes then pour the oil over the pepper flake mixture. Give it a stir and let stand at least 30 minutes before using.

Notes

Store the leftover oil in a lidded jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tablespoon | Calories: 132 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 14 g | Sodium: 49 mg | Potassium: 65 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g

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