# Chili Crisp: Commercial Product History

Canonical: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/food-evolution/chili-crisp
Market: United States
Coverage: 3 product families; 13 confirmed observations; 2018 to 2026-08-29.

## Historical identity
Chili crisp belongs to Chinese chili-oil traditions that became possible only after New World Capsicum peppers reached China. Lao Gan Ma turned a Guizhou household style into a global grocery jar; later U.S. brands adapted the crunch for cafe pantries. The Chili Crisp history article traces that longer story.

## Current product snapshot
- Fly By Jing Original Sichuan Chili Crisp (XL): Crunchy Sichuan chili crisp; 16 oz jar; observed price $32.00 for 16 oz; observed 2026-08-29.
- Momofuku Chili Crunch: Spicy-crunchy chili oil; 5.5 oz jar; observed price $13.00 for 5.5 oz; observed 2026-08-29.
- Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp: Guizhou-style chili crisp; 7.41 oz jar; observed price $5.69 for 7.41 oz; observed 2026-08-29.

## Confirmed timeline
- 2018: Fly By Jing began selling its Sichuan-inspired products. Fly By Jing identifies 2018 as its founding year and the beginning of its commercial product line.
- 2026-08-29: Current U.S. product observations compiled from the linked product and seller evidence.

## Method and limits
No missing year is treated as evidence that a price, package, formula, owner, origin claim, or availability stayed unchanged. External source material remains with its rights holder; this record publishes source metadata, links, and checksums.

## Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica. Chili pepper. https://www.britannica.com/plant/chili-pepper (2024; captured 2026-08-29).
- Fly By Jing. About Fly By Jing. https://flybyjing.com/pages/about (2018; captured 2026-08-29).
- Fly By Jing. Original Sichuan Chili Crisp (XL). https://flybyjing.com/products/the-big-boi (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Momofuku Goods. Chili Crunch. https://shop.momofuku.com/products/chili-crunch (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Target. Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp 7.41 oz retailer listing. https://www.target.com/p/lao-gan-ma-spicy-chili-crisp-7-41oz/-/A-88708198 (2026; captured 2026-08-29).

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Full food history: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/food/chili-crisp