This crunchy chili oil has to be in your fridge always. It is very easy to prepare, and it tastes amazing in everything that you put it on. It brings a burst of flavor to all the things it touches.
In a jar with a lid, add the smoked chili pepper flakes, the dried onion, oregano, garlic, paprika, and salt.
Heat the oil until it ripples, do not let it burn and pour over the spices.
Let it cool before tasting.
Notes
When heating the oil, heat it just until it ripples; don't let it smoke. If the oil is smoking hot, the spices and aromatics will burn.
Make a roasted cauliflower salad and drizzle the chili oil:
Preheat the oven to 400º F.
Spread the cauliflower florets and sliced onion evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle the oil and sprinkle the salt.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Place the cauliflower florets and onion on a serving dish; squeeze a juice of a lemon (or more if you like), sprinkle the cilantro leaves, and finish by drizzling crunchy chili oil on top.