If you love bold, spicy flavor, this Homemade chili oil recipe in minutes! will become your new favorite kitchen staple. It’s aromatic, versatile, and perfect for drizzling over noodles, dumplings, eggs, pizza, soups, stir-fries, and more. Best of all—it takes less than 10 minutes to make with simple ingredients you already have at home.
Let’s get cooking!
🔥 Ingredients
Base Ingredients
1 cup neutral oil (vegetable oil, canola, sunflower, or peanut oil)
¼ cup crushed red pepper flakes (or a mix of chili flakes)
Aromatics (optional but highly recommended!)
Use any combination below for deeper flavor:
3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 small piece of ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1–2 bay leaves
1 star anise
1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 small dried chili (whole)
1 teaspoon paprika (for color)
Choose your favorite combo—this recipe is flexible!
🌶️ Instructions
1. Prepare the Chili Flakes
Add your crushed red pepper flakes to a heat-proof bowl or jar.
Optional: add sesame seeds for extra nuttiness.
2. Heat the Oil
Add your oil to a small pot.
Add any aromatics you’re using (garlic, ginger, spices).
Heat on medium-low until the oil reaches around 230–250°F (110–120°C).
You’ll know it’s ready when:
garlic starts bubbling, or
the oil gently sizzles around spices
Do not let the oil smoke.
3. Strain (Optional)
If you used aromatics like garlic or whole spices, strain them out for a cleaner oil.
(You can leave everything in if you like rustic chili oil!)
4. Pour Over the Chili Flakes
Slowly pour the hot oil over the chili flakes.
It will bubble beautifully—this releases maximum flavor.
5. Let It Cool
Allow the chili oil to cool completely before storing.
🫙 Storage
▶ Store in a glass jar
▶ Keep at room temperature for up to 1 month
▶ Refrigerate for 2–3 months
▶ Flavor improves after 24 hours!
🌶️ How to Use Chili Oil
This Homemade chili oil recipe in minutes! is perfect for:
dumplings
stir-fry noodles
fried eggs
soups and ramen
pizza
avocado toast
rice bowls
marinades
salad dressings
A drizzle goes a long way toward boosting flavor!
🔥 Tips for the Best Chili Oil
✔ Use a neutral oil—olive oil can burn or overpower the flavor
✔ Add paprika for a richer red color without extra heat
✔ Use Sichuan peppercorns for a numbing, authentic kick
✔ Don’t overheat the oil—burnt oil = bitter taste
✔ Let the oil steep longer for stronger flavors
🌶️ Flavor Variations
Garlic Chili Oil
Add 6–8 minced garlic cloves and leave them in (crispy and delicious!).
Extra-Spicy Chili Oil
Mix different chili flakes:
Korean gochugaru
Thai chili flakes
Sichuan chili flakes
Smoky Chili Oil
Add smoked paprika or smoked dried chilies.
Sesame Chili Oil
Stir in 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil at the end.
🔥 Conclusion
This Homemade chili oil recipe in minutes! is fast, customizable, and unbelievably flavorful. With just a few steps, you can create a spicy, aromatic condiment that transforms any dish. Once you make your own chili oil, you’ll never want store-bought again!