Craft-batch · Chattanooga, TN · Since 2026

Starving Dragon

Chili Crisp Oil

Spewing Heat Since 2026

Sichuan soul meets Tennessee heart. Born in the mountains of Chengdu, perfected in the hills of Chattanooga. Hand-crafted with dry spices and hot oil drizzled to order — pure, numbing heat in every spoonful.

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Our Story

From Chengdu's Streets to the Scenic City

We fell in love with chili crisp the way everyone does — one spoonful that changed everything. The kind of heat that warms you from the inside out, with a tingle that keeps you reaching for more.

We couldn't find that feeling in Chattanooga, so we made it ourselves. Every batch is hand-crafted in small quantities, using a hot oil drizzle method that unlocks the pure, bold character of each dry spice — no shortcuts, no fillers.

This is Sichuan food culture with a Tennessee soul: made by hand, shared at the table, built to make everything taste better.

100%
Hot Oil Drizzled
Small
Batch, Every Time
CHA
Hand-Crafted in Chattanooga
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Uses. Seriously.

What is Chili Crisp?

The Condiment That Changes Everything

Chili crisp is a Chinese condiment born in Sichuan province — an oil drizzled hot over dry chilis, aromatics, and spices that deliver a flavor unlike anything else: savory, spicy, crunchy, and deeply addictive.

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The Heat

Not just hot — layered. A slow-building, complex heat that lingers pleasantly rather than overwhelms. Our Sichuan chilies are toasted dry, then hit with hot oil to bloom their full depth — not just fire.

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The Tingle

That signature Sichuan "má" sensation — a gentle numbing tingle from Sichuan peppercorns — opens your palate and amplifies every other flavor on your tongue.

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The Crunch

Crispy bits suspended in oil — toasted sesame, dried chili flakes, and spices — give every spoonful a satisfying texture that hot sauce simply can't match.

Sichuan Soul

What Makes It Sichuan?

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Hot Oil Drizzle Method

100% dry spices hit with hot oil at the perfect moment — no wet pastes, no shortcuts. The heat blooms every spice instantly for maximum flavor.

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Sichuan Peppercorn

The heart of the "má là" tradition. Floral, citrusy, and electric — the tingle that defines Sichuan cuisine worldwide.

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Facing Heaven Chilies

Named for how they grow — skyward. Bright color, fruity heat, and deep smoky undertones that build beautifully.

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Premium Oil Base

Drizzled at the perfect temperature over dry spices to bloom maximum flavor instantly — rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced.

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Toasted Sesame

Warm, nutty depth and beautiful fragrance. Rounds out the heat and adds richness to every finish.

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Chengdu Tradition

Chili crisp traces its roots to Chengdu street food stalls where bold flavor is a way of life — and we honor that every batch.

Flavor Profile

What You'll Taste

A full conversation of flavors that builds as you eat — savory, spicy, tingly, and richly aromatic.

Heat
82
Savory
90
Tingle
75
Aroma
88
Crunch
70
Nuttiness
65

Eat It With Everything

Pairing Ideas

The beauty of chili crisp is its total shamelessness. It belongs on almost everything.

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Eggs, Any Style

Soft-scrambled, fried, poached — chili crisp is the upgrade every egg has been waiting for.

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Noodles & Ramen

Stir into instant ramen or hand-pulled noodles for a restaurant-level upgrade in 30 seconds.

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Pizza

Drizzle over hot pizza instead of red pepper flakes. You will never go back. Ever.

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Salads & Bowls

Use as a dressing base. Nutty, spicy, complex — makes grain bowls actually exciting.

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Dumplings

The classic Sichuan pairing. Spoon over boiled wontons with a splash of black vinegar.

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Grilled Meats

Brush on chicken, pork, or beef. Instant Sichuan street-food energy, zero effort.

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Cheese Board

Drizzle over a cheese board. The heat cuts through richness in a way that feels like magic.

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Beans & Tofu

Silken tofu + chili crisp + soy sauce = dinner. Transform bland proteins instantly.

What's Inside

Simple. Pure. Powerful.

No fillers. No artificial anything. Just the ingredients that have been making Sichuan food extraordinary for centuries.

Premium Oil

Rich, neutral base that carries all the flavors and lets the spices truly shine.

Sichuan Chili

Bright, fruity, boldly hot — toasted for maximum depth and color.

Toasted Sesame

Warm, nutty, aromatic. Adds richness and that signature toasty finish.

Sichuan Peppercorn

The tingle-maker. Floral, citrusy, and unlike anything else in the spice world.

Dry Aromatics

A carefully balanced blend of all-dry spices — no wet pastes, pure concentrated flavor.

That's It

Real ingredients. Honest craft. Nothing you can't pronounce on the label.

How to Order

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"Born in the mountains of Sichuan, perfected in the hills of Chattanooga."

— Starving Dragon · Chili Crisp Oil · Est. 2026