Chilli crunch, also called chilli crisp, is chilli oil packed with crispy fried garlic, shallot and chilli that you spoon over food rather than cook with. Our range is Australian made, from Proud Phoenix & Co's chilli crisps, sambals and pork chilli jam to Blend Smoked Honey's sesame-rich BLING Chilli Oil Crunch. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which chilli crunch should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Mild Chilli Crisp Oil | Proud Phoenix & Co | Garlic and shallot crisp; medium (4/11) | Eggs, noodles, dumplings, salads |
| Hot Chilli Crisp Oil | Proud Phoenix & Co | Szechuan tingle; medium (6/11) | Noodles, dumplings, fried eggs, rice |
| Crunchy Garlic Chilli Oil (212ml) | Proud Phoenix & Co | Roasted garlic, olive oil; medium (4/11) | Eggs, chips, steak, toasties |
| Honey Chilli Crisp | Proud Phoenix & Co | Sweet and sticky; mild (3/11) | Ribs, wings, stir-fries |
| Crispy Prawn Sambal Chilli Oil | Proud Phoenix & Co | Prawn umami sambal; medium (4/11) | Rice, noodles, dumplings |
| Coconut & Lime Sambal Chilli Oil | Proud Phoenix & Co | Toasted coconut and lime; medium (5/11) | Grilled seafood, rice, veg |
| Pork Chilli Jam with Pork Crackle (212ml) | Proud Phoenix & Co | Sweet, porky jam; mild (3/11) | Eggs, bao, banh mi |
| BLING Chilli Oil Crunch (250g) | Blend Smoked Honey | Toasted sesame, black vinegar; mild (3/11) | Fried eggs, ramen, dumplings, smashed avo |
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
How to use chilli crunch
- Finish, don't fry. Spoon it on at the end so the crispy bits stay crisp.
- Stir before serving. The crunch sinks, so dig to the bottom of the jar.
- Eggs and noodles. A teaspoon over fried eggs, instant noodles or dumplings is the classic start.
- Off the grill. Spoon over grilled steak, prawns or corn just before serving.
- Mix it. Stir through mayo or butter for a quick sauce.
Chilli crunch vs chilli oil: what's the difference?
Chilli oil is mostly the infused oil. Chilli crunch is mostly the solids: fried garlic, shallot and chilli, sometimes sesame, prawn or pork, with oil to hold them. For heat, step from Proud Phoenix's Mild Chilli Crisp Oil to the Hot one. For seafood, the two sambals suit prawns and fish. Note the prawn sambal and pork chilli jam contain animal products; Blend's BLING is tagged vegan and contains sesame. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Want a pourable oil instead? See our chilli oil range, plus condiments, dips and hot sauce. Shop by maker: Proud Phoenix & Co and Blend Smoked Honey.
Frequently asked questions
What is chilli crunch?
Chilli crunch, or chilli crisp, is a chilli oil loaded with crispy fried garlic, shallot and chilli. It is a finishing condiment you spoon over eggs, noodles, dumplings, rice or grilled meat.
What is the difference between chilli crunch and chilli oil?
Chilli oil is mostly infused oil, while chilli crunch is mostly crunchy solids like fried garlic, shallot and chilli held in oil. Chilli crunch adds texture as well as heat.
How hot is Proud Phoenix chilli crisp?
Proud Phoenix & Co's Mild Chilli Crisp Oil rates 4 out of 11 on Hub Heat and the Hot Chilli Crisp Oil rates 6 out of 11, both in the medium band. The Honey Chilli Crisp sits lower at 3 out of 11.
What do you eat chilli crunch with?
Chilli crunch suits fried eggs, ramen and instant noodles, dumplings, steamed rice, smashed avo and grilled steak or prawns. Add it at the end so the crispy bits stay crunchy.
Where can I buy chilli crunch in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Australian-made chilli crunch from Proud Phoenix & Co and Blend Smoked Honey and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.