Chili oil is a good choice if you want to add a spicy kick to your dishes without adding too much texture.

Chili crisp, on the other hand, is a good choice if you want to add some texture and crunch to your dishes in addition to a spicy kick.

You may be wondering whether to use chili oil or chili crisp. You also might be wondering how you classify the jars of chili oil, crisp or crunch in your pantry.

While these two condiments may seem similar at first glance, they actually have some key differences that set them apart.

First, let’s take a look at chili oil.