FLYBYJING Xtra Spicy Chili Crisp, Hot Savory Tingly Crunchy Chili Oil Sauce w Sichuan Pepper, Good on Everything Hot Sauce, All-Natural and Vegan, Made with Extra Hot Chilis, 6oz (Pack of 1)

FLYBYJING Chili Crisp – Premium Spicy Sichuan Chili Oil w/ Crunch, Savory All-Natural Vegan Hot Sauce, Good on Everything, Sugar-Free, 6oz (Pack of 1)

After looking at several brands of Chili Crisp, I chose to order this brand because it does not contain MSG and sugar. The flavor is great and the heat level is perfect for adding a touch of perkiness to most foods. However, I might continue my search because this one contains too much oil and not enough crispy pieces to notice the crunch in our food.

I have had the good fortune of living in Chengdu for a short time. I have been to the fly restaurants and they are very creative and amazing. The unique taste of that region comes from creative uses of the Sichuan pepper. This unique creation is reminiscent of the chili crisp oil I used on mostly everything when I was there. But this sauce is unique. In texture, and in taste, in that is truly goes on everything. I have used this on ice cream, watermelon, noodles, steak, hamburger, pizza, shrimp, and salmon. I have also used this as an Aioli sauce, mixed with mayo, and mixed with ranch dressing which I used for salads, fries, and onion rings. I have mixed this with tomato sauce for a fun spaghetti. It’s asian fusion in a jar! And it’s from a real chef. I have never been disappointed in the taste of what I put it on. It makes everything taste better. When I get it, I mix the oil with the crisp part, which can be crispy or chewy depending on how it’s used. It’s shelf stable, doesn’t need to be refrigerated, but if you do refrigerate, it’s fine. I have chilled it, heated it up, and used it at room temperature. This is used to taste but I find that after 3 spoonfuls, it also has a slight numbing effect on the palate. I have also discovered that the crisp part tends to soak up the oil, giving it a chewy texture. If you heat it, it releases the oil, becoming crispy. It is a messy sauce. I find it hard to simply scoop it out of the jar and not have a ring of oil under the jar after, but that’s fine. That’s what they make paper towels for. It is expensive, but this is made for you by a chef. The taste is unique. I have had other chili crisp sauces before and never anything quite like this. So that’s why it’s a bit pricey, but then again, it’s worth it.

Try it. I’m weak to spice but the flavor is so good I’m happily in pain to enjoy. Ive gotten my family all four of the jars now. The Xtra Spicy seems to be a spicier version of the Sichuan, just FYI. I’ve tried the sauces on a number of things so far with no disappointments.

The oil tastes great. Cost is less that the other popular brand. The bad part of it was the packaging. It arrived in a cardboard surround. Unfortunately that didn’t stop it from having a dented lid somehow and leaking in the package with other items I ordered. I removed the plastic seal on the top and it was barely closed. I can attribute some of the packaging to Amazon, but the lid being that loose is all a manufacture issue.

It’s not worth the hassle to send it back. I would buy again if I see it in a store and I could verify that it wasn’t leaking all over.

***UPDATE***
The seller did contact me and offer a full refund due to the poor packaging. That is much appreciated and I have added a star for the great customer service. I did not opt for the refund as I think my review wouldn’t be truthful. People should know that they were quick to message after my review published.

UPDATE: The seller reached out and offered a refund. I refused because I did not want to take money away from a small business owner. However they refunded me anyway. I cannot say enough good things about the owners. They are truly honest and kind people with a generous heart and it was much appreciated! A rare commodity on Amazon. I gave the 2nd jar to my sister and she actually loved it. She likes salty and spicey, so it depends upon the consumer. If you love spicey stuff with that “umami savory” taste (that certain “something” that makes a savory dish taste yummy), then I think this would be for you. We’ve been using it on our morning eggs and we like that the best, it’s perfect with eggs. 🙂

I had too high hopes for this after seeing a report on a morning show about it. I had never heard of chili crisp and it sounded fantastic, and the small business that owns it seemed like good people. So I wanted to test it out. Could only find it in a local Target store, but it was very pricey. Amazon charged the same price but at least it was for 2 jars instead of one. Many reviewers said that the texture was oily and to make sure you stir it well (which I did). It was good on stir fry and also eggs, (on savory foods mostly), but we found it to be a bit too spicy for our taste and it had an oily taste (and not the pleasant kind, but more of an aged oily feel and taste). We decided to just keep and use it for eggs and stir fry which it was mostly good with. I put the opened used jar in the fridge to keep it fresher, but one day, when I reached for the jar, the lid felt a bit oily, when I tried to gently open it, it slipped and flew out of my hands and half the contents (worth about $5.50) went all on the front of my favorite shirt and on the floor and freshly painted wall! Luckily, some good stain removal soap removed it from the shirt, and I wiped it off the wall before it could stain. This all happened right before a party we were having, so I cleaned up the floor area before I could take a pic of that also. It reaked of old rancid oil for 2 days after. The biggest complaint of this product is that they did not design the lids well. They are not securely tight fitting in the first place, and if the inner part of the lid gets oily (which is pretty easy), then the lid seems to easily loosen, and could also easily slip out of your hands while opening. Just a warning to people who buy it, be very careful and hold it over your sink when opening. Also, it tasted a bit too salty to us, so a little goes a long way. I plan on giving the second jar to a relative, as we did not really care for the taste enough to keep a 2nd jar of it. If you do buy it, make sure to stir it WELL before using it, or you’ll just get a mouthful of seasoned oil.