How to Make Chili Oil
How to Make Chili Oil yields a fragrant, ruby-hued condiment infused with crushed red pepper, cinnamon, star anise, and tingly Sichuan peppercorns. Gently warmed oil draws out deep spice aromas while staying clear and bright, perfect for drizzling over noodles, dumplings, eggs, or roasted vegetables. Ideal to keep on hand for weeknight meals or to finish dishes before serving.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook3 mins
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in How to Make Chili Oil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 2
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place the crushed red pepper, cinnamon stick, star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, and garlic in a heatproof bowl.
- 3
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium until it reaches 225 degrees F to 250 degrees F (110 degrees C to 120 degrees C), 3 to 4 minutes. It is hot enough when a few flakes of crushed red pepper sizzle in the oil.
- 4
Pour the oil over the spices. Let it stand until completely cooled, about 1 hour.
- 5
Strain out the spices with a fine-mesh sieve, if desired.
- 6
Label and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. For best results, always use clean utensils when handling the oil.
- Calories 143.3 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 0.83 g 0%
- Total Fat 16.17 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 10.65 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 3.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 38.32 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
How to Make Chili Oil is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 8 mins, serves 14, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Granulated Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and Sichuan Peppercorns. Each serving provides about 143.3 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is How to Make Chili Oil?
- It is a Chinese chili recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is How to Make Chili Oil made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Granulated Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, Sichuan Peppercorns, Star Anise. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make How to Make Chili Oil?
- About 8 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 3 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is How to Make Chili Oil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is How to Make Chili Oil healthy?
- How to Make Chili Oil has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 143.3 calories and 0.31 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.59 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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