Easy Chinese Chili Oil (Better Than Store-Bought)
This homemade Sichuan-style Chinese chili oil recipe creates bold heat and deep aroma using toasted spices, chili flakes, and hot oil—perfect for dumplings, noodles, and stir-fries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup neutral oil
- ¼ cup Chinese chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
- 1- inch ginger sliced
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce optional
- 1 star anise
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add aromatics and spices; fry gently until fragrant.
- Remove solids and discard.
- Place chili flakes, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Carefully pour hot oil over chili mixture, stirring constantly.
- Stir in soy sauce if using.
- Cool completely and store in a sealed jar.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon Calories: 120 Total Fat: 14g (18% DV) Saturated Fat: 2g (10% DV) Carbohydrates: 2g (1% DV) Protein: 0g (0% DV) Sodium: 120mg (5% DV) Fiber: 0.5g (2% DV) Sugar: 0.5g
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.