Serrano-Garlic Chili Crunch Recipe
Make your own spicy serrano-garlic chili crunch at home, with bold flavor, addictive crispy texture, your new favorite topping for everything, easy to make!
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Calories: 122kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil use good quality for best flavor
- 6-8 large serrano peppers minced (double for more "chili crunch")
- 10 cloves garlic minced (double for more "garlic crunch")
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil and minced serrano peppers to a small pot. Heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the bits brown and start to crisp. Timing may vary depending on the size of your chopped ingredients.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain into a heatproof bowl.
- Let the strained bits cool in the strainer. They will crisp up as they sit.
- Swirl the crispy bits back into the infused oil. Season with salt and mix well.
- Transfer to a jar, cover, and refrigerate. Stir before using.
Notes
- Not crispy enough? Heat the bits in a dry pan with a spoonful of the oil and sauté lightly until crisp. Then return to the jar.
- Want more crunch and less oil? Add the crispy bits to a jar and pour in just enough oil to cover. Reserve the remaining serrano-garlic chili oil for other uses. It’s delicious on everything!
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.04mg