Best Crispy Chilli Oil 2026: The Best Chilli Crisps to Buy in the Netherlands

Independent awards won by Trouble & Spice crispy chilli oils

Who wrote this: we are Trouble & Spice, a crispy chilli oil maker in the Netherlands, so we are biased about our own jars. To keep it fair, every price and ingredient below comes from Dutch shops or the brand's own website (checked October 2026), with links at the bottom.

The best crispy chilli oils and chilli crisps in 2026

1. Best crispy chilli oil overall: Trouble & Spice Yum Phrik

Best Crispy Chilli Oil, EHSA 2024Great Taste 2024VeganNo MSG

€9.95, 180 g. A Thai chilli crisp inspired by laab, with makrut lime leaf, lemongrass, ginger and toasted rice. Fresh and zesty with a gentle heat, so it works on almost everything.

2. Best sweet and spicy chilli crisp: Agave Chilli Crisp

Gold, EHSA 2025Great Taste 2025VeganNo MSG

€12.00, 225 g. Agave, habanero, cinnamon and citrus. The hottest in the range and a favourite on cheese, wings and roasted squash.

3. Best chilli oil for eggs: Çıtır Biber

Great Taste 2025, 2 starsSilver, EHSA 2025VeganNo MSG

€9.95, 180 g. Turkish pul biber, isot biber, mint, rose and pomegranate. Mild, smoky and made for Turkish eggs, hummus and flatbreads.

4. Best Lao Gan Ma alternative without MSG: Crunchy Spice

VeganNo MSGContains peanuts

€9.95, 180 g. Chinese-style chilli crisp with Sichuan pepper, star anise, peanuts and sesame. The closest to the classic, without the flavour enhancers.

Find your flavour: the Trouble & Spice range

Crispy chilli oil is traditionally Chinese, from the chilli crisps of Sichuan and Guizhou. Modern chilli crisps draw on many more cuisines, which means you can match the jar to the dish. Thai lime leaf on noodles, Turkish pul biber on eggs, an Indian tarka on dal or fennel and oregano on pizza: your meals stop all tasting the same, and one spoon takes a simple dish somewhere new.

Every Trouble & Spice jar is vegan, has no MSG and is inspired by a different cuisine.

Yum PhrikThai · MildCrunchy SpiceChinese · MediumÇıtır BiberTurkish · MildCurry BombIndian · MildPizza Chilli CrispItalian · MildAgave Chilli CrispSweet and hot · Hot

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How to choose the best chilli crisp for you

• Pick a flavour, then a heat. Most chilli crisps taste Chinese or Sichuan. Want something different? Try Thai lime leaf and lemongrass (Yum Phrik), Turkish pul biber and mint (Çıtır Biber) or an Indian tarka (Curry Bomb).
• Check the label for E621. E621 is MSG. E627 and E631 are other flavour enhancers. For a clean chilli oil, look for oil, chilli, aromatics and spices only.
• Compare price per 100 g. Jars run from 125 g to 225 g, so the sticker price can mislead.
• Look for independent awards. Great Taste and the European Hot Sauce Awards are judged blind by chefs and food experts.

What to eat with crispy chilli oil

• Noodles, ramen and dumplings
• Fried or scrambled eggs and Turkish eggs
• Fried rice, rice bowls and congee
• Pizza, pasta and toasted sandwiches
• Hummus, yoghurt dips and avocado toast
• Roasted vegetables, soups and salads

Get ideas from 60+ crispy chilli oil recipes or read How to Use Crispy Chilli Oil: 15 Easy Ideas.

How hot is crispy chilli oil?

Most crispy chilli oils are more about flavour than fire. In our range, Çıtır Biber, Yum Phrik, Pizza Chilli Crisp and Curry Bomb are gentle, Crunchy Spice builds a little more and Agave Chilli Crisp is the hottest. See the heat guide in our FAQ.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best crispy chilli oil?

Trouble & Spice Yum Phrik was named Best Crispy Chilli Oil at the European Hot Sauce Awards 2024. The Trouble & Spice range has also won Great Taste awards in 2024 and 2025, plus Gold, Silver and Bronze at the European Hot Sauce Awards 2025.

What is the best chilli crisp in the Netherlands?

For award-winning flavour, Trouble & Spice, handmade in the Netherlands. For a low-cost classic, Lao Gan Ma, sold at Jumbo and Asian supermarkets.

Is chilli crisp the same as crispy chilli oil?

Yes. Chilli crisp, chili crisp, crispy chilli oil and chilli oil with crunch all describe oil packed with crunchy chilli and aromatics. Plain chilli oil is strained and has no crunchy bits. Read What Is Crispy Chilli Oil?

What is the best Lao Gan Ma alternative without MSG?

Crunchy Spice is the closest in style, with Sichuan pepper, star anise, peanuts and sesame, and no MSG.

Is there a vegan chilli crisp with no MSG?

Yes. Every Trouble & Spice crispy chilli oil is vegan and contains no MSG.

Where can I buy crispy chilli oil in the Netherlands?

Order Trouble & Spice online at troubleandspice.nl, with free NL shipping on orders over €45, or find a shop near you on our stockists page.

What is the difference between chilli oil and sambal?

Chilli oil is oil-based and crunchy; sambal is a chilli paste. Read Chilli Oil vs Sambal.

Sources

• Jumbo: Lao Gan Ma Crispy Chili Olie 210 g
• Open Food Facts: Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil
• Pit&Pit: Crispy Chili Oil