Spicy Chili Crisp Garlic Naan Chips (Printable Version)

Crispy garlic naan chips tossed with spicy chili crisp, paired with cool Asian cucumber yogurt dip.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Naan Chips

01 - 2 large garlic naan breads
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Asian Cucumber Dip

06 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
07 - 1/2 English cucumber, finely diced (approximately 1/2 cup)
08 - 2 tablespoons scallions, finely sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
13 - 1 small garlic clove, grated
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
15 - Pinch of salt
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish, optional

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the garlic naan breads into triangle-shaped chips, approximately 8 pieces per bread.
03 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili crisp, garlic powder, and sea salt. Toss the naan pieces in the mixture until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange the naan pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
05 - While the chips bake, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, scallions, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, grated garlic, white pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly.
06 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
07 - Serve the cooled spicy garlic naan chips alongside the cucumber dip.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The contrast between scorching-hot spicy chips and the cool, creamy dip feels like a tiny party in your mouth every single time.
  • Everything comes together in about 30 minutes, which means you can impress people without spending your whole evening in the kitchen.
  • It's adaptable enough to work as a casual snack or fancy enough for actual guests, and nobody needs to know how easy it was.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time on those chips, because they continue crisping as they cool and will shatter satisfyingly on your teeth in a way warm naan never will.
  • The dip actually improves if you make it 30 minutes or even a few hours ahead since the flavors meld together and everything tastes more balanced and intentional.
03 -
  • Buy good chili crisp and store it in a cool dark place, because a jar of this stuff will transform countless simple dishes once you have it on hand and keep reaching for it.
  • Grate your garlic clove for the dip rather than mincing it, since grating distributes the garlic more evenly and prevents anyone from biting into a sharp chunk that catches them off guard.
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