15 Chili Crisp Recipes That Satisfy My Craving

A long time ago, I used to think condiments were just the finishing drizzle to a meal already made, nothing I couldn’t live without. Now I find they’re often the difference between a mediocre and amazing dish. One of my favorite condiments, which I typically have three variations of at any given time, is chili crisp. I use it in a variety of ways, from spooning it over a simple piece of toast with cottage cheese or bowl of instant ramen, to smashing it together with eggs or swirling it into a sauce for dumplings, to building a whole recipe around it.

Because I’m chili crisp-obsessed I tend to have one very spicy chili crisp, one that leans heavy on the garlic, and another that might include extra spices like cinnamon and star anise, to add depth and savory warmth wherever I use it.

Whether you’re new to the chili crisp game or, like me, have a small line-up of your go-to’s ready for action at a moment’s notice, here are some of our best recipes to make with chili crisp, plus a homemade version so you can even create your own.