Chili Crisp Greek Yogurt Dip (Sizzling Chili Oil)
This chili crisp Greek yogurt dip is creamy, spicy, and ready in 5 minutes. Stir, swirl, and serve your new high-protein party dip. I make this high protein, low-calorie yogurt sauce in 5 minutes when we need something healthy and quick for appetizer platter. This is also known as chili oil Greek yogurt dip and labneh chili crisp dip.
Why You’ll Love This Yogurt Sauce
At my home we simply love this chili crisp Greek yogurt dip for following reasons and I am sure you will love this too.
- 5 Minutes: If you are a chip and dip family like mine this is quick and delicious 5 minutes appetiser or dip your snack table’s been missing.
- Thick, tangy Greek yogurt meets sizzling chili oil (aka chili crisp) for creamy heat, big aroma, and that addictive crunchy bite.
- It’s naturally high-protein, lower-calorie, and gluten-free, so it works for game day, BBQs, or weeknight snacking without the heaviness of mayo.
- You can try out so many variations: Keep it classic with garlic and scallions, or add a swirl of sriracha, gochujang, or a touch of honey for sweet-heat.
- Serve with pita chips, veggie sticks, or warm naan and watch it disappear. Prefer extra thickness? Use labneh.
- When you are watching calories and Want lighter calories snack? Use 2% or non-fat yogurt.
However you spin it, this fast chili oil Greek yogurt dip brings bold flavor, everyday ingredients, and crowd-pleasing vibes in one bowl.This has been a total life-changing recipe for us here. We are so obsessed with the smoky flavour and fusion of textures in this chilli oil yogurt dip that chips, veggies, toast we are dipping everything.
Ingredients for Yogurt Sauce (US + metric)
- 1½ cups (360 g) Greek yogurt, 2% or non-fat
- 1 to 1½ Tbsp chili crisp / chili oil, divided (1 Tbsp in the dip, rest to drizzle)
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (optional but great)
- 2–3 scallions (spring onion), thinly sliced
- Pinch of salt (to taste)
- Toasted Peanuts (optional)
- Optional: 1 tsp honey (for sweet-heat)
Brand-swap ideas: Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch, Fly By Jing, Momofuku Chili Crunch, or your homemade chili crisp.
Instructions
You can either use readymade chilli crisp as I have mentioned in the ingredients list. Or make your own chilli crips at home for making sizzling chilli crisp greek yogurt dip.
- To Make Chilli Crisp at Home: In a bowl combine salt, red chilli, spring onions, cilantro leaves, coriander stems, toasted peanuts. Add smoking hot olive oil or groundnut oil.
- Mix everything and leave it for a few minutes to infuse the flavour. It will develop the flavour and a beautiful red hue.
- To Serve: Swirl the yogurt into a shallow dish, then season generously with salt.
- Now drizzle part of the oil mixture on top, or all of it. Serve this flavourful dip with your choice of chips.
Pro Tips
- Texture: For super thick scoop-ability, use labneh or strain your yogurt 15–30 minutes.
- Heat control: Add chili crisp gradually; you can always drizzle more.
- Color pop: Swirl just before serving so the red oil stays vibrant.
Variations
- Sriracha Greek Yogurt Dip: Mix in 1–2 tsp sriracha; finish with a little extra on top.
- If you’re not such a big fan of yogurt, you can go for ricotta, mascarpone or whipped feta to make this homemade dip.
- Gochujang Yogurt Dip: Whisk 1 tsp gochujang + 1 tsp rice vinegar for sweet-heat depth.
- Honey Chili Crisp Yogurt Dip: Stir in 1 tsp honey to balance chili crunch.
- Garlic-Scallion Chili Oil Dip: Add 1 grated garlic clove + extra scallions.
- Labneh Chili Crisp Dip: Swap yogurt for labneh; thin with 1–2 tsp water/lemon if needed.
- Lemon Zest: this is entirely optional but it adds a lemony zest to this appetiser
Serving Ideas: Chili Crisp Greek Yogurt
It’s a light and tangy yogurt sauce with a lovely blend of ingredients. Since you use fresh yogrurt, it’s fairly healthful and uses simple ingredients that don’t require preservatives.
- Dippers: Pita chips, baked tortilla chips, cucumber coins, carrot sticks, bell peppers.
- Top it with a perfect poached egg and enjoy it like these Turkish Eggs.
- Meal component: Dollop on grain bowls, avocado toast, or roasted veg.
Recipe notes
- Do not pour hot oil over cold yogurt. Allow the chilli oil to cool slightly before pouring over yogurt.
- If you do not have greek yogurt You can use strained yogurt. Place a muslin cloth in a strainer or yogurt over it and strain the why to obtain a thick yogurt and use that.
Make Ahead & Storage
- Separation fix: If the yogurt weeps a little, just stir.
- Fridge: 3 days (covered). For best color and crunch, swirl/drizzle chili oil right before serving.
Can I make this with labneh instead of Greek yogurt?
Yes! labneh makes the dip thicker and tangier. Start with the same quantity and thin with 1–2 tsp water or lemon if needed.
Is this a healthy, high-protein dip?
Yes. Greek yogurt is naturally high in protein and lighter than mayo-based dips. Choose 2% or non-fat to keep calories down.
What’s the difference between chili oil and chili crisp?
Chili oil is mostly infused oil; chili crisp includes crunchy bits (chili, garlic, aromatics) that add texture and flavor.
Too spicy? how do I fix it?
Stir in more yogurt, a squeeze of honey, or a splash of lemon to balance heat.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, mix the base up to 3 days ahead and add the chili oil/crisp just before serving.
Which brands of chili crisp work best?
Any brand that you like, homemade or store-bought. Choose mild for crowd-friendly heat or extra-hot for spice lovers.
More Dips & Sauces Recipes
- Homemade Tzatziki
- Guacamole Recipe
- Hummus Recipe
- Green Chutney
- Tamarind Sauces
- Cucumber raita recipe
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Chili Crisp Greek Yogurt Dip (5 Minutes)
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Peanut Oil
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon coriander stems, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder coarsely ground
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt full fat
Instructions
- In a bowl combine salt, red chilli, spring onions, cilantro leaves, coriander stems, toasted peanuts.
- Now, heat the oil in a pan over high heat till smoking hot.
- Once done, pour the hot oil over ingredients in the bowl.
- When you pour hot oil over ingredients it will cook all the ingredients.
- Mix everything and leave it for a few minutes to infuse the flavour. It will develop the flavour and a beautiful red hue.
- Swirl the yogurt into a shallow dish, then season generously with salt.
- Now drizzle part of the oil mixture on top, or all of it.
- Serve this flavourful dip with your choice of chips.
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Notes
Do not pour hot oil over cold yoghurt. Allow the chilli oil to cool slightly before pouring over yoghurt.
Pro Tip – if you’re planning to have a night full of fun and games with friends and fam, Make the chilli oil in advance and when you are ready spread oil onto a plate and pour the chilli oil.
