XL Original Sichuan Chili Crisp: Premium Chili Oil w/Crunchy Garlic and Shallots - Spicy, Savory, Vegan, Sugar Free Hot Sauce - Good on Noodles, Proteins, Veggies & Everything, 16oz Jar

Absolutely delicious. So good. Many texture and the heat was amazing.

I've worked my way through a lot of chili crisps at this point. Some are fine. Some are genuinely good. FLY BY JING's Xtra Spicy version is in a different category entirely — it's the one I reach for when I want heat that actually means something, layered on top of a flavor profile complex enough to justify the price tag. What makes Sichuan chili crisp special — and what FLY BY JING nails better than most — is the interplay between heat and that distinctive mouth-numbing tingle from Sichuan peppercorns. It's not just spicy. It's aromatic, savory, deeply fragrant, and a little electric on the tongue. The Xtra Spicy version amps up the chili heat noticeably without sacrificing any of that complexity. Spice lovers, this is your jar. The texture is excellent too — packed with crispy bits of chili, garlic, and aromatics that add crunch to whatever you put it on. I've spooned it over fried eggs, stirred it into noodles, drizzled it on dumplings, mixed it into salad dressings, and used it as a finishing oil on roasted vegetables. It elevates every single one of those applications without overpowering them. That versatility is what keeps me coming back. The ingredients are noticeably cleaner and more premium than mass-market alternatives — you can taste the quality. No artificial anything, real Sichuan peppercorns, and an oil that doesn't taste cheap or greasy. This is a chef-grade product packaged accessibly. Pricier than grocery store options, but worth every cent. I keep two jars in rotation now — one in the fridge, one in the pantry as backup — because running out is simply not an option.

I LOVE this Chili OIL SOOOOOOOOOOOO much. It is my favorite. The FLYBYJING Original Sichuan Chili Crisp delivers a standout balance of flavor and heat that elevates every dish it touches. The chili oil is layered with aromatic garlic, shallots, and Sichuan spices, creating a deep, savory profile without overwhelming the palate. The texture is crisp and satisfying, and the heat level is bold yet approachable. The quality is excellent, the ingredients are clean, and the flavor is reliably consistent from jar to jar. This is easily one of the best chili crisps available and a staple worth keeping in the kitchen.

I’ve gone through a lot of chili crisps trying to find “the one,” and this is it. FLYBYJING has the best balance of flavor and heat I’ve found — spicy enough to actually feel it, but not so much that it overpowers whatever you’re eating. My favorite part is honestly the texture. There are these little dried but chewy beans mixed in that I wasn’t expecting, and they add this extra pop of flavor that I haven’t gotten from any other brand. Combine that with the crispy garlic and shallot bits, and every spoonful has something going on — it’s not just oil, it’s got real substance to it. I’ve put this on literally everything — eggs, noodles, rice, roasted veggies, even just stirred into plain rice when I’m too lazy to cook anything else. It makes bland food instantly better and adds a ton of flavor to leftovers that need some help. I actually got curious enough to try recreating it at home. Nope. Couldn’t do it. Whatever they’re doing with their ingredients and process, it’s not something I can replicate in my kitchen, so I’ve given up trying and just keep this stocked instead. The 2-pack is a smart way to buy it too since you’ll go through it fast once you start using it on everything.

For a while now my go to chili oil has been the Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow, but I’ve always wished it had a little more kick. I tried another called Chi Chi Fire, and it kicked a little too hard for my taste. I love spicy food, but only up to a point, beyond which I can’t enjoy my meal. I decided to give this a try hoping it would be in that Goldilocks hot zone. It’s delicious, and I didn’t think it was lacking in chili crisp solids as some other reviewers have said, but extra spicy? I personally did not find it to be any hotter than the Lee Kum Kee. Maybe a little bit higher quality ingredients, more complex flavor, more umami, but not enough to justify the extra cost imo. The LKK is $4.50 for 7.2oz. This one is $10 for 6oz. You will certainly not be disappointed in the flavor, and it may be plenty hot for some, but if you are a seasoned chili oil fanboy or girl I don’t think you will find it Xtra spicy. My search for the perfect chili oil continues. UPDATE: after buying another jar and putting it head to head against the Lee Kum Kee I’ve decided to upgrade to a full five stars. It is still not quite as “extra spicy” as I would like, but definitely spicier and tastier than the LKK. Hot enough for a good kick, but mild enough to allow you to really heap it in your food. Also, I was mistaken about the price of LKK, which is in fact comparable to this one. About $10 for 7.2oz of the LKK, same price for 6oz of the Fly By Jing. It is the LKK Chiu Chow Chili Crisp that is $4.50 per jar, and I have not tried that one… yet. I am reading on Reddit that there is a company called Blank Slate Kitchen that makes an excellent Sichuan chili oil, and I’m already placing an order.