Our naturally infused Chilli high polyphenol Sicilian olive oil is made with just two ingredients: premium cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, made from Sicilian olives, and freshly picked chilli peppers. The heat kicks in after a few seconds on the palate, letting you appreciate the quality of the olive oil itself first. It's free from the artificial flavourings found in most supermarket chilli oils — the oil is unfiltered and extra virgin, and we only ever use natural ingredients.
It makes a sensationally spicy salad dressing or dipping oil — on its own or mixed with one of our balsamic vinegars — and adds heat to pizza, pasta, bruschetta, roasted vegetables, stir-fries, fish, chicken and steaks. Because it's a high polyphenol oil, you get the peppery health benefits of a genuine extra virgin alongside the chilli — and it's a natural fit for a clean, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free or low-sugar diet, or for anyone looking to support heart health.
The chilli peppers are grown by our partners, the Di Lorenzo family, in their Sicilian herb gardens alongside 100-year-old olive trees. They're picked, washed and dried in the Sicilian sunshine before being infused into freshly pressed oil — then bottled exclusively for The Gift of Oil.
Love garlic too? Try our chilli garlic oil, where you taste the garlic first and the heat follows. For a zesty kick, there's also our Lime & Chilli oil.
Chilli olive oil FAQs
What is chilli infused olive oil?
It's extra virgin olive oil that has taken on the heat and flavour of real chilli peppers. Ours is made with just Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and sun-dried chillies from the Di Lorenzo family's gardens, with no artificial flavourings.
How hot is your chilli olive oil?
The heat comes through a few seconds after you taste the oil, so you get the flavour of the olive oil first. Start with a small drizzle and add more to taste.
What can I use chilli olive oil for?
Drizzle it over pizza, pasta and bruschetta, toss roasted vegetables in it, brush it over steak, chicken or fish, or use it as a dipping oil. Try it with our Caramelised Onion balsamic for a dressing with heat and sweetness.
Can you cook with chilli olive oil?
Yes, but you'll get the most flavour by adding it towards the end of cooking or drizzling it over the finished dish, as high heat dulls the infusion.
How should I store it?
Keep it somewhere cool and dark with the cap tightly closed, and follow the storage advice on the bottle. Like all olive oil, it's best enjoyed within a few months of opening.
Explore the rest of our Infusions range.
