Avocado Garlic Chili Oil Recipe

"Chili-infused oils are hard to find (and expensive, if I can find them) in my rural grocery store. Here is an easy-to-make recipe for avocado chili oil. You can probably use other oils, but I've never tried -- I like the high smoke point of avocado oil, so I use it a lot. If you want this milder, just use the dried chili flakes. If you want it spicier, add whole dried chili peppers (or more dried chili flakes). I included instructions for using both fresh minced garlic cloves and garlic powder (because it's so much easier when you're busy)."

Original is 8-16 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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1 cup avocado oil
2 tablespoons dried chili flakes (adjust to your preferred spice level)
2 teaspoons whole dried chili peppers (optional for extra heat)

4-5 cloves of garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (22.2 g)
Calories 32.9
Total Fat - 2.8 g
Saturated Fat - 0.4 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Sodium - 147 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 2.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 1.3 g
Sugars - 0.2 g
Protein - 0.5 g
Calcium - 5.3 mg
Iron - 0.1 mg
Vitamin C - 5.7 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Using Fresh Minced Garlic

Step 1

In a small saucepan, heat the avocado oil over low heat.

Step 2

Add the dried chili flakes and whole dried chili peppers (if using) to the saucepan.

Step 3

Allow the chili flakes and peppers to infuse into the oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The oil should become fragrant and take on some of the heat from the chilies.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and slightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the salt, ensuring it is well incorporated into the oil and garlic mixture.

Step 7

Carefully pour the chili avocado oil into a glass jar or bottle, using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any chili residue.

Step 8

Seal the jar tightly and let the oil cool completely.

Step 9

Store the chili avocado oil in a cool, dark place. It will keep for several weeks.

Using Garlic Powder

Step 10

In a small saucepan, heat the avocado oil over low heat.

Step 11

Add the dried chili flakes and whole dried chili peppers (if using) to the saucepan.

Step 12

Allow the chili flakes and peppers to infuse into the oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The oil should become fragrant and take on some of the heat from the chilies.