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Chili Oil Recipe

This salty, sweet, spicy chili oil packs a serious flavor punch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups oil
  • 1 tbs chipotle & roasted garlic seasoning
  • 1 tbs pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbs ground cumin
  • 1/2 tbs chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the seasonings in a glass bowl and whisk to combine them well.
  • Place the oil in a saucepan and heat until it reaches 370°. You can either use just plain oil, or use an oil you've already fried something in for added flavor. When I fry chicken I save the oil, strain it through cheese cloth once it's cool and save it to use to make my chili oil.
  • Carefully pour the oil over the spice mixture and whisk immediately. Continue whisking for a few minutes. Be careful as this oil is hot!
  • Let the bowl of chili oil just sit until it is fully cool. Then place it in a jar with a lid. You will need to stir it each time you use it, as all the spices will settle to the bottom of the jar.