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Best chili crisp / chili oil, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Kim Hui Teo, Maggie Zhu, Wei Guo, Randy Lau and 6 more. Recommendations come from foodandwine.com, simplyrecipes.com, sporked.com and insidehook.com and 1 other sources.

International Pantry · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Laoganma Spicy Chili Crisp

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    “The most well-known brand for a reason… a does-it-all type of condiment” (Teo). All three Chinese cooks Simply Recipes asked picked it; Wei Guo: “For store-bought chili crisp that’s accessible in the West, I only like Laoganma.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: foodandwine.com ↗
  2. 2

    Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp

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    “Rich, bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, like Szechuan chile peppers and fermented black beans.”
    Where to buy · flybyjing.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: foodandwine.com ↗
  3. 3

    Kari Kari Garlic Chili Crisp

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    “It nails that balance of heat, umami, and crunch… I use it on everything.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: foodandwine.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best chili crisp / chili oil, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Laoganma Spicy Chili Crisp, chosen by Kim Hui Teo (Nin Hao). “The most well-known brand for a reason… a does-it-all type of condiment” (Teo). All three Chinese cooks Simply Recipes asked picked it; Wei Guo: “For store-bought chili crisp that’s accessible in the West, I only like Laoganma.” Source: foodandwine.com ↗
What are the other top picks for chili crisp / chili oil?
No. 2 is Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp, chosen by Emshika Alberini (Chang Thai Cafe); Pithayakorn Panapoi (La Dong). No. 3 is Kari Kari Garlic Chili Crisp, chosen by Shota Nakajima (Iron Chef finalist). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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