Name: Homemade Spicy Chili Oil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups vegetable oil; 5 star Anise, whole; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 bay leaves; 4 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns; 3/4 cup crushed red pepper powder; 2 tbsp crushed red pepper; 2 tsp kosher salt; 5 whole cloves

This Homemade Spicy Chili Oil recipe is one of my favorite pantry staples. Not only is it incredibly spicy and flavorful but its also very easy to make. I’m warning you guys now lol. It’s crazy addictive. You’ll want to put it on every single thing!!

cinnamon sticks, a teaspoon measuring spoon with salt, a small bowl with red powder, two bay leaves, a cup of oil , five star anise, five cloves on a brown cutting board on top of a light gray surface

Mise En Place for Spicy Chili Oil

Equipment:

Small saucepot
4 cup measuring cup
Strainer thats fits the top of the measuring cup
2 cup mason jar with lid

Ingredients:

Vegetable oil
Sichuan peppercorns
Star Anise
Cinnamon sticks
Bay leaves
Crushed red pepper powder
Crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt

simmering oil, spices, peppercorns in a pot over a black stove

Let’s make Homemade Spicy Chili Oil!

You’re only 30 minutes away from spicy chili oil deliciousness!

Prep:

Measure out all ingredients and have your strainer and measuring cup handy.

Cook:

Pour the oil into your sauce pot. Add the Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. Place the pot over medium high heat. Bring the oil up to a slight boil then reduce to a low simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.

While the oil is simmering, add the crushed red pepper powder, crushed red pepper flakes and kosher salt to your measuring cup and perch the strainer on top.

Slowly pour the spicy Sichuan chili oil through the strainer into the cup. Stir and let it cool before transferring to your 2 cup mason jar. Store in the fridge when not using. It will keep for 6 months.

oil being strained into a measuring cup with red powder inside. On top of a brown cutting board with a grey background

red oil with red flecks in it being poured into a jar on a gray towel on top of a brown cutting board with a light gray background behind it

Eat:

Drizzle your Homemade Spicy Chili Oil over anything. Rice and pasta dishes, sandwiches.. literally anywhere you need some spice in your life. Need some inspo then try this chili oil on Simple Kale Fried Rice, Mushroom and Coconut Soup with Ramen its even good on Fried Egg and Tomato Toast.

red oil with red flecks floating on top in a jar with a light gray background behind

FAQ’s

What are Sichuan Peppercorns?

Sichuan peppercorns are a fragrant mouth numbing peppercorn used in asian dishes. Read more about them at the Spruce Eats.

What is Star Anise?

Star anise looks like a rusted star and is a sweet warm spice that tastes like fennel or licorice. learn more about star anise from this masterclass article

Where can I find crushed red pepper powder?

Most asian supermarkets carry it or you can buy it online.

How long does homemade chili oil last in the fridge?

Homemade chili oil will last 6 months in the fridge.