Smoked Paprika & Chilli Finishing Oil

Name: Smoked Paprika & Chilli Finishing Oil
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes about 250ml (1 cup)
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients: 250ml extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp LittleBig Smokehouse Smoked Paprika 1 tbsp LittleBig Smokehouse Smoked Chilli Flakes 1 tsp LittleBig Smokehouse Smoked Garlic Granules Pinch of LittleBig Smokehouse Smoked Salt, to taste

A bold, ruby-red finishing oil infused with smoked paprika and smoked chilli flakes — drizzle it over eggs, roasted vegetables, hummus or flatbread for an instant hit of smoky heat. The spices are steeped rather than cooked, so the smoky flavour stays exactly where you want it.

Ingredients

Directions

Warm the olive oil gently in a small saucepan over low heat until just warm to touch — avoid simmering or boiling, you want to infuse the spices, not cook them.
Remove from the heat and stir in the smoked paprika, smoked chilli flakes and smoked garlic granules. Let the mixture steep off the heat for at least 10 minutes, then leave to cool completely.
Strain for a smooth oil, or leave the flecks in for texture and colour.
Season with a pinch of smoked salt, transfer to a clean bottle or jar, and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Drizzle generously over fried or poached eggs, roasted vegetables, hummus, soup or warm flatbread.

Why Smoked Paprika & Chilli Work in This Recipe

Both smoked paprika and smoked chilli flakes are potent but delicate — their aroma fades fast under high heat. Steeping them in gently warmed oil, rather than frying or simmering, keeps that smoky character intact, while the oil itself carries the flavour evenly over whatever you drizzle it on. Discover more ways to use them in our smoked spices guide.

Featured Ingredients

This recipe features LittleBig Smokehouse Smoked Paprika and Smoked Chilli Flakes, both slow-smoked over hardwood for a rich, balanced flavour. Perfect for finishing oils, marinades and spice rubs, they bring colour and warmth to every dish.