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homemade chili oil

DIY Chili Oil

Here is my quick, 10 minute recipe for your homemade chili oil. It’s easy to make and will be a hit in your home.
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Chili Oil, Condiment, DIY Chili Oil
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 Cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil + 2 tbsp
  • 2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2-3 dried whole red chilies tip: handle with gloves or tongs

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chili flakes and whole chilies to oil. Cook, stirring, until chilies start to gently sizzle, about 1 min. *If they begin to brown you will have to start over.
  2. Add remaining oil to pot. Heat until oil is warmed through, but not too hot to touch. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Store oil in an airtight bottle or jar. Shake occasionally to disperse the chilies.