Homemade Chilli Oil

Homemade Chilli Oil
  • Author: Mari Williams

Transform your kitchen with this homemade spicy chilli oil recipe. Combine fiery red chilli flakes and whole dried red chillies with olive oil to create a fragrant and robust oil that will add a kick to any dish. This infused oil is perfect for drizzling over pizzas, pasta, and stir-fries for an extra spicy flavor. Stored in a glass bottle in the refrigerator, this aromatic chilli oil will elevate your culinary creations for up to a week.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 450ml/17fl oz olive oil
  • 20g/¾oz dried red chilli flakes
  • 3-4 whole dried red chillies

Instructions

  • Gently warm the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the chilli flakes and whole chillies to the oil and heat for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave the oil to cool slightly.
  • When the oil has cooled, carefully strain it into a sterilised, sealable glass bottle using a funnel. Add dried chillies from the pan and seal the bottle.
  • Keep the bottle in the refrigerator and use within one week.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Makes 450ml/17fl oz chilli oil