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**Crispy Chilli Sets Melbourne Alight. How Our Crispy Chilli Became the Market Sell-Out of the Year**

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction

  2. The Rise of Ricci’s Crispy Chilli

  3. Why Thailand Makes the Best Crispy Chilli

  4. A Big Design Market Sell-Out

  5. How to Use Our Crispy Chilli

  6. Where to Buy Crispy Chilli

  7. FAQ

  8. Key Takeaway

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The Rise of Ricci’s Crispy Chilli

At Ricci’s Bikkies, we’ve always poured our hearts into creating flavour that makes people stop and say oh wow. In 2025, we launched something truly special Ricci’s Crispy Chilli with Candied Garlic.

What began as a passion project has grown rapidly into a cult favourite. Produced in Thailand by partners who specialise in these traditional chilli and garlic techniques, our crispy chilli has become our fastest-growing product ever, moving from its early trial release to a full-scale fan favourite across markets and our online store.

Explore our full range here https://www.riccisbikkies.com/products

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Why Thailand Makes the Best Crispy Chilli

Our crispy chilli is crafted in Thailand, where the ingredients that bring it to life grow in their ideal climate.

Chilli's grown in Thai heat develop a brightness you simply cannot replicate elsewhere. Garlic dries into the most fragrant, caramel-ready cloves. And Thai makers are masters at balancing heat, savoury depth, signature crunch & subtle sweetness.

The result A spectacular flavour profile crunchy, aromatic, warm, sweet, savoury and addictive.

This is why our customers say “It’s the best crispy chilli I’ve ever tasted.” “You can put it on absolutely everything.” “Please never stop making this.” "The best Chilli Oil in the whole entire universe"

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**A Big Design Market Sell-Out

Over 1,000 Jars Gone in Three Days**

The Big Design Market in Melbourne is one of our favourite events of the year but 2025 will go down in history for us.

We sold over 1,000 jars of Crispy Chilli with Candied Garlic in a single weekend.

We completely sold out of our large jars every day. Customers queued, taste-tested, and came running back with friends.

The most common sentence we heard “Oh my god. I need more.”

It wasn’t just a sales milestone it was a moment of recognition that this product has captured Australia’s tastebuds.

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How to Use Our Crispy Chilli

Crispy chilli is the ultimate flavour finisher. Here are some of our favourite ways customers use it

• Stir through noodles and fried rice

• Add to eggs, avo toast or dumplings

• Stir into pasta for a spicy garlic hit

• Mix into mayo, yoghurt or sour cream

• Load it onto burgers, bao, tacos and chips

• Elevate grazing boards and platters

• Sprinkle onto pizza

• Put it in a spoon and eat it straight (we see you and we love you)



Where to Buy Crispy Chilli

You can order our crispy chilli anytime through our online shophttps://www.riccisbikkies.com/products/crispy-chilli-with-candied-garlic

We also sell at specialty markets throughout the year. Follow our markets page or Instagram to see where we’ll be next https://www.riccisbikkies.com/copy-of-products


FAQ

What makes your crispy chilli different?

It’s crafted in Thailand where the ingredients grow best, giving a brighter, deeper and more aromatic flavour. Our candied garlic adds a signature sweetness and crunch that people adore.

Is it very spicy?

It has a warm, enjoyable heat balanced with sweetness and umami. Most people find it incredibly moreish rather than overwhelmingly hot.

How long does it last?

Unopened jars have excellent shelf life. Once opened, it keeps beautifully in the fridge, although most customers finish the jar long before then.

Can I cook with it?

Yes. It’s brilliant both as a finishing oil and mixed into dishes.

Where can I buy it?


Key Takeaway

Ricci’s Crispy Chilli with Candied Garlic has become one of Australia’s favourite flavour boosters, selling out at major events and building a loyal fan base in record time. If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the perfect moment.

Or get in touch with us anytime through Ricci’s Bikkies.

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