About our chilli oils
What is crispy chilli oil?
It's oil packed with crunchy fried chilli, garlic, onion and spices that you spoon over food. You get heat, crunch and a lot of flavour in one go. Ours are each built around a different cuisine: Thai, Chinese, Turkish, Indian, Italian, plus a sweet one and a caramel one. More in our guide, What Is Crispy Chilli Oil?
Who makes Trouble & Spice?
I'm Nicole, a chef who has cooked across five continents. I create the recipes, and each jar is handmade in small batches in the Netherlands. Read more about us.
Which one should I try first?
Yum Phrik, our Thai one. It won Best Crispy Chilli Oil at the European Hot Sauce Awards 2024 and goes on almost everything. Not sure? Check out our recipes.
Have you won any awards?
Yes. Yum Phrik won Best Crispy Chilli Oil at the European Hot Sauce Awards 2024 and a Great Taste star. Çıtır Biber won 2 Great Taste stars in 2025, and Agave Chilli Crisp won Gold at the European Hot Sauce Awards 2025. See Awards and Press.
What sizes do you sell?
180g jars (Agave Chilli Crisp is 225g), 40mL minis in our gift pack, and 500mL tubs for restaurants.
Heat Guide
How hot are your chilli oils?
Most of ours are about flavour first, with a gentle warmth. We call them "Dutch spicy", you can feel the heat but it's not like a hot hot sauce.
Mild, medium, hot? Which one is for me.
Level 1 - Mild Gentle Warmth 🌶️
Crunchy Spice Caramel Flavour-forward with just a bit of heat. Your kids can also enjoy this, a plant based caramel with a little Crunchy Spice mixed it.
Level 2 - Building Heat 🌶️🌶️
Turkish Çıtır Biber, Thai Yum Phrik, Pizza Chilli Crisp, IndianCurry Bomb, Noticeable warmth that develops as you eat. The heat is confident but balanced, letting you taste every layer of flavor and crunch.
Level 3 - Smoky Kick 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Chinese Crunchy Spice Where it all started, it won't hurt but you will feel the chilliThe warmth is immediate and lasting - for adults who want a proper kick.
Level 4 - Sweet Fire 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Agave Chilli Crisp (Habanero-based)Our spiciest blend uses habanero peppers, but the heat is beautifully balanced by sweetness and spices. Serious warmth that never overwhelms - though pair with hot sauce if you want brain-scorching heat!
Level 5+ -Just Hot🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Never say never, but our products are not that hot :)
I want it hotter. What do you recommend?
Our products are very full flavoured, if you prefer more heat please add your favourite chilli flakes to your cooking, or combine with your favourite hot sauce.
Ingredients and allergens
Are your chilli oils vegan?
Yes, every one of them is plant-based.
Do they contain MSG, additives or preservatives?
No. No MSG, no flavour enhancers, and no preservatives. The flavour comes from slow-fried garlic and onion, toasted spices and real aromatics. Personally I, Nicole, see no problem with MSG, but I don't use it in these products.
Which allergens do they contain?
Crunchy Spice and Crunchy Spice Caramel contain peanuts and sesame. Agave Chilli Crisp contains sesame. Curry Bomb contains mustard seeds Always check the label on the jar for the full allergen list.
Are they gluten free?
None of our recipes use gluten ingredients. They are made in a facility that also handles gluten, so if you have coeliac disease, please take that cross-contact risk into account.
Storage and shelf life
Do I need to keep it in the fridge?
No, I eat them so quickly I keep them on my dinner table!
Unopened, keep it in a cool, dry cupboard. Once opened, the fridge is best. It’s not essential, but the cold keeps the flavour bright and the crunch crunchy for longer. The oil may go cloudy in the fridge. That’s normal, so leave it out for a few minutes and it’ll clear. Always use a clean, dry spoon and keep the crispy bits under the oil.
How long does it last once opened?
They will last until the THT if kept in the fridge, or even longer. The flavour will change so do a smell and taste test if you aren't sure. Always use a clean, dry spoon, so no water or crumbs get into the jar.
The oil looks cloudy or solid. Is it OK?
If it's been in the fridge: oil can turn cloudy or thick when cold. Leave it out for a few minutes and it will go back to normal.
Why is there oil at the top and crunchy bits at the bottom?
That's normal. The crispy bits settle. Give it a good stir before you scoop so you get both oil and crunch.
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Handmade crispy chilli oils from €9.95. Free NL shipping on orders over €45.
