Nut-Free Homemade Chili Crisp

Elevate your dishes with this Nut-Free Homemade Chili Crisp—a bold, spicy, and aromatic condiment made entirely from simple pantry staples! This recipe ditches nuts while packing layers of flavor thanks to crispy shallots, golden garlic, and a fragrant mix of ginger, red pepper flakes, and Sichuan peppercorns. Perfectly balanced with a touch of soy sauce, sugar, and salt, this versatile chili oil is ideal for drizzling over noodles, stirring into soups, or pairing with dumplings. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make, nut-free chili crisp is a must-have for heat lovers looking to add depth and crunch to their favorite meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable)
• 3 large Shallots, thinly sliced
• 8 cloves Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Ginger, finely grated
• 0.5 cup Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the neutral oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced shallots to the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried shallots and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the oil in the pan.

Step 4

Add the sliced garlic to the oil and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and place on the paper towel-lined plate with the shallots.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add the grated ginger, allowing it to gently fry for about 1-2 minutes without burning.

Step 6

Add the red pepper flakes, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and Sichuan peppercorns to the oil, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Allow the mixture to cook on low heat for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the sugar and salt dissolve.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 9

Transfer the oil mixture and the reserved crispy shallots and garlic to a heatproof jar or container.

Step 10

Stir well to distribute the solids evenly throughout the oil. Allow the chili crisp to cool completely before sealing the jar.

Step 11

Store your nut-free chili crisp in an airtight container. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(524.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3281.9

Total Fat 360.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3529.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 122.9mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 917.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.1%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 5.6%