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Spicy Garlic Chili Oil Recipe
5 from 51 votes

Spicy Garlic Chili Oil Recipe

Spicy Garlic Chili Oil infuses avocado oil with thinly sliced garlic and toasted sesame seeds, then blends the aromatics with crushed red chili flakes. The garlic is carefully cooked until just golden to create a fragrant, crisp-tasting oil tinged with heat and nuttiness. This versatile oil can enhance various dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 TBSP sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 TBSP red chili flakes crushed

Instructions

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  1. Add crushed red chili flakes to a small heat-safe bowl and set aside. I like using crushed red pepper flakes, but multiple varieties will work here!
  2. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  3. Once hot, add thinly sliced garlic and pan fry, stirring often, until garlic is just beginning to turn golden, approx. 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in sesame seeds and cook an additional minute until garlic is crisp and toasty. Take care not to overcook the garlic as it will continue crisping once removed from heat.
  5. Carefully transfer mixture to the red pepper flake bowl. Mix well and allow to cool.
  6. Use as a dipping oil for dumplings or potstickers, as a base or drizzling oil for ramen noodle bowls and soups, and as a stir fry oil for sauteeing veggies and protein. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Replacing part of the avocado oil with sesame oil adds smoky flavor.
  • Cooking garlic just until golden ensures crispness without bitterness.
  • Use about half a tablespoon per serving; adjust quantity to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Calories 71kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.