10 Delicious Ways to Use Chilli Oil Every Day

Once you keep a jar of chilli oil in the fridge, you will reach for it constantly. These ten ideas take under a minute each — no recipe book required.

1. Sunny-Side-Up Eggs

Drizzle chilli oil over fried or poached eggs. The hot yolk and crispy chilli flakes are a perfect match.

2. Instant Noodles Upgrade

Cook your noodles, add the seasoning packet, then finish with a generous spoon of Garlic Chilli Oil. Restaurant-level in five minutes.

3. Avocado Toast

Mash avocado, squeeze lemon, salt — then top with Onion Smash Chilli Oil for sweet heat and crunch.

4. Dal Tadka Finisher

After tempering your dal, add a teaspoon of Plain Chilli Oil on top for extra depth without changing the recipe.

5. Grilled Cheese Dip

Mix chilli oil into ketchup or mayo and dip your grilled sandwich. Simple and addictive.

6. Popcorn Night

Toss warm popcorn with melted butter and a few drops of chilli oil. Movie night, upgraded.

7. Pizza Slice

Skip plain chilli flakes. Drizzle chilli oil on a hot slice for oil-based heat that spreads evenly.

8. Salad Dressing

Whisk olive oil, lemon, salt, and a teaspoon of chilli oil. Works on greens, chickpeas, or cucumber.

9. Momo & Dumpling Dip

Mix chilli oil with soy sauce and a splash of vinegar. The classic pairing — see our full guide on the best chilli oil for momos.

10. Midnight Fried Rice

Leftover rice in a hot pan, soy sauce, spring onion — finish with chilli oil off the heat. Done.

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