Chili Crisp Recipe – How to Make Chili Crisp

Name: Chili Crisp Recipe – How to Make Chili Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 cups vegetable oil (or use peanut oil); 2 serrano peppers (rough chopped); 1 shallot (rough chopped); 10 cloves garlic (rough chopped); 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (or use Sichuan peppercorns); ¼ cup red chili flakes; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (or use a Gochugaru seasoning blend, or cayenne for more heat); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (adds umami); 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon msg (optional - use sea salt as an alternative); OPTIONAL ADDITIONS (for extra flavor); 1 3- inch cinnamon stick; 4 star anise pods

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This homemade spicy chili crisp recipe is easy to make, the perfect condiment for spooning over anything from vegetables to eggs, meats and more. Learn how to make chili crisp at home.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:46:19 GMT