Hot Crispy OilAn all natural unique blend of fresh fried shallots, fresh garlic and a proprietary blend of three different chili peppers. Highly addictive.

Overview: The Hot Crispy Oil, featuring fried garlic, shallots, chili peppers, and a blend of spices, is a flavor powerhouse in a jar. This combination of crispy fried elements in an aromatic, flavorful oil is the perfect addition to a wide range of dishes, from stir-fries to rice bowls to soups.Packaging: The product comes in a clear, sturdy glass jar, typically with a secure twist-off metal cap. The packaging is simple but functional, and the transparency of the jar allows you to clearly see the rich, golden-brown oil with crispy garlic, shallots, and bits of red chili peppers suspended inside. There’s something visually appealing about the contents, giving you an instant sense that this product is packed with flavor.Ingredients & Composition: The ingredients listed are fried garlic, shallots, chili peppers, vegetable oil, and spices. The oil is typically flavor-neutral, allowing the fried garlic, shallots, and spices to shine through without overwhelming your food. The inclusion of both garlic and shallots provides a wonderful balance of savory sweetness, while the chili peppers add a satisfying level of heat, which is customizable depending on how much you choose to use.Flavor Profile:Aromatics: The fried garlic and shallots in the oil are the stars of this product. The garlic is rich, crispy, and slightly sweet, while the shallots add a milder, slightly tangy undertone. Together, they create an irresistible aroma that fills the room as soon as you open the jar.Heat: The chili peppers offer a noticeable, but not overpowering, spiciness. It’s a clean, vibrant heat that complements the oil without masking the other flavors. For those who are sensitive to spice, this oil can still be used sparingly to control the level of heat. However, spice lovers will appreciate the slight kick it provides, adding dimension without overwhelming the dish.Savory Depth: The oil itself is lightly seasoned with other spices, giving the product a subtle but deep umami flavor. It enhances dishes with its savory richness, and the crispy bits of garlic, shallot, and chili provide texture contrast.Uses: This Hot Crispy Oil is incredibly versatile and can elevate almost any dish. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your cooking:Stir-fries: Add a spoonful of this oil to your wok for stir-frying vegetables, meat, or tofu. The crispy bits impart a delightful crunch, while the oil itself adds richness and flavor depth.Rice & Noodles: Drizzle over a bowl of plain rice or noodles to instantly infuse them with flavor. It’s perfect for fried rice or as a topping for noodle bowls, giving the dish both texture and a burst of umami.Soups and Broths: A spoonful of this oil stirred into soups or broths, especially Asian-inspired soups like pho or ramen, gives them an extra layer of flavor and complexity. The oil’s richness complements lighter broths and enhances hearty soups.Dipping Sauce: It makes a fantastic dipping oil for dumplings, spring rolls, or bread. Simply pour a little into a bowl, and it’s ready to go as a flavorful, spicy dip.Toppings for Vegetables or Proteins: This oil can be drizzled over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even salads. The crispy elements provide a great contrast to softer textures like roasted potatoes, grilled chicken, or even tofu.

AMAZING. The crispy shallots, onions, chili peppers, and oil all combine to give this authentic delicious flavor. Although it’s a bit pricy, it’s worth it. If you’re looking for an actual flavorful chili oil, then this is the one for you. PLUS, it has a nice kick. #MustHave :)

Just used a little of this with some cheese on the bottom of the pan while cooking eggs. Wow! I can’t describe what a flavor explosion it was. Not too mild or hot. Just right. Made a slightly crispy bottom crust that was delicious. I can’t wait to find other uses for this awesome oil.

I primarily use chili oil to add to my ramen dishes. This stuff is delicious. That being said, it comes with a "smokiness" that I was not prepared for. In ramen, at least for me, it added spice but not the flavor profile I was looking for. BUT! (and it's a big BUT) this garlicky deliciousness absolutely adds itself to other dishes. Burgers? My Lord!, amazing. Sauces? Go ahead and drop in a few tablespoons. It'll be on my reorder list for those reasons. The garlic is strong with this one! (for all the Star Wars nerds out there). Cheers!

This is a really good Chili Oil. It's super crispy which is nice to add to anything! I had made Pho and this was a great addition to the soup I will deff. buy again!

As far as chili crisp products go, this one is certainly okay, but needs some work.On the pro side:- Very nice, if mild, overall flavor. I personally really like the cumin, although I note in some reviews from others that not everyone seems to. Nice basic chili flavor, a bit of sweetness. Pleasant. But, I think the flavor could be way better and stronger. (See below.)- Big slices of garlic and shallot. That's an interesting textural twist as compared to a lot of other brands. The big chunks add additional crisp, which is great, and some of them are slightly less crispy and instead slightly chewy, which I found to be mostly a plus. (Too much chewy is bad; in this case I found mostly there was just enough, but sometimes it hit the edge.)- Decent value. Some of the other brands are very overpriced.Negatives, for which I'm removing a couple of stars:- Needs more heat. Like, a lot more heat. This isn't even slightly tingly.- Needs more umami (and probably more salt, too). Some of the other brands I've tried deliver a lot more depth of flavor. This product is mildly tasty, but it could be really good if only it had a touch more oomph. Bring on the glutamates!- Way too oily. As compared to competing brands, this product's oil ratio is quite high. It feels more like "oil with stuff in it" than it does like "stuff in oil." More solids, less oil, please. (For reference, I ate all of the solids, slightly drained, over the course of four meals. I still have 2/3 of a jar of oil, which I'll probably just throw out.)All in all I'm only barely satisfied with my purchase. This product has left me wanting quite a bit more than it's able to offer. I'll almost certainly not go for this one again.

I bought this Hot Crispy Oil on a whim. I was looking for a garlic heavy spicy chili oil that was not sweet. And it definitely delivered that, but it also delivered much more and I have to order another jar now. The taste synergy of the crispy garlic and shallots combined with the medium heat and flavor of the chili oil are the catalysts for an umami bomb reaction that can amp up some foods notably.If you like homemade chili, great! Take your best recipe but add a couple teaspoons of Hot Crispy Oil to it right near then end of the simmer. Be sure to add both the crispies and oil. Your 8/10 chili will become a 10/10.Going to a friends house for tacos that are bland and boring? Hit the tacos with this stuff and BAM!!! A new, improved, spicy flavor profile that lasts. Add it directly on top of the ground beef or other meat of choice inside the tortilla.