How spicy is Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil?

Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil is rated 4 out of 5 for heat — a serious, slow-building scotch bonnet heat that arrives 20–30 seconds after the sweet, smoky opening. The heat is deep and lingering rather than...

Is Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil vegan?

Yes — Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. It contains no animal-derived ingredients. No major allergens are declared for this product. It is produced in a kitchen that...

What foods pair well with Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil?

Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil pairs with virtually everything — roast vegetables, garlic bread, chips, pizza, pasta, and fried rice are its natural home. It also works as a marinade for chicken and fish, dr...

How should I store Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil?

Store in a cool, dry cupboard before and after opening. Funkee Foods chilli oils do not require refrigeration. Once opened, best used within 1 year. Shake well before each use — the paprika, garlic, a...

Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil – Sweet, smoky, bold and absolutely addictive

Sweet, smoky and deliciously spicy. A Funkee Foods favourite for good reason.

Heat level
🌶🌶🌶🌶○ 4/5 Hot

Slow-building scotch bonnet heat

Price
£6.50 | 150ml

UK shipping only

Flavour	Secondary notes	The character
Sweet paprika and hickory smoke	Garlic, Italian herbs, thyme	Slow scotch bonnet fire

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Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil is the one that people keep coming back for. It opens with a deep, warm sweetness from paprika and a gentle natural hickory smokiness that wraps around everything it touches.

Garlic threads through the mid-palate, adding its familiar aromatic depth, while Italian herbs, rosemary, and thyme give the oil a rounded, savoury quality. The vegetable seasoning powder adds a gentle savoury depth.

Then the scotch bonnet heat builds: slow, serious, and persistent. Sweet up front, smoky in the middle, fiery at the finish. Every mouthful layers on the last. Customers put it simply: 'I just love it.'

paprika, dried chilli flakes, garlic clo

Hot — a genuinely hot chilli oil, despite its sweet, approachable opening. The scotch bonnet peppers build slowly over 20–30 seconds, arriving just after the sweetness has settled in.

The smokiness of the natural hickory makes the heat feel deeper and more lingering. The herb base rounds the edges, which is part of why this oil is so easy to keep reaching for. The sweet front end makes it dangerously moreish.

Red and orange chili peppers and green leaves

Sweet paprika — the lead flavour ingredient, delivering the warm, rounded sweetness that defines this oil
Natural hickory — the source of the deep, authentic smokiness; natural hickory infusion rather than artificial smoke flavouring
Scotch bonnet pepper — delivers the slow-building 4/5 heat as chilli flakes throughout
Garlic — locally sourced rescued produce; the aromatic backbone that ties sweetness and smoke together
Italian herbs, rosemary & thyme — a herbal depth that elevates the oil from condiment into a cooking ingredient
Vegetable seasoning powder — a gentle savoury depth in the base

Rapeseed oil — a light British base that lets the paprika and smoke take centre stage
Lemon & lime — a subtle citrus brightness beneath the sweetness that keeps the oil feeling fresh

Red chili peppers and vibrant chili powder in a bowl

Store in a cool, dry cupboard — before and after opening. Funkee Foods chilli oils are left to infuse and do not require refrigeration. Once opened: best used within 1 year for optimal flavour.
Shake the bottle well before use — the paprika, garlic, and herb bits settle.
Marinade tip: Use 2–3 tablespoons per portion of chicken or fish. The paprika caramelises beautifully under heat, creating a deep, smoky crust.

Open wooden pantry cabinet with shelves of food items

What makes Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil different?

A deeply balanced combination of sweet paprika, natural hickory smoke, and slow-building scotch bonnet heat — a flavour profile that works across every meal and every cuisine.

Made with natural hickory smoke rather than artificial smoke flavouring — the difference is noticeable in every drizzle.

The garlic in Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil is rescued produce — perfectly good garlic that would otherwise go to waste purely for cosmetic reasons. Fresher, more flavourful, and a small but meaningful commitment to reducing food waste at the ingredient level. You can taste the difference.

Customers describe it simply: 'I just love it' — which is the most honest possible recommendation.

Amanda's Top 3 Dishes

Roasted broccoli, carrots, and potatoes in white oval dish

Roast vegetables

The sweet smokiness caramelises beautifully; drizzle over before roasting and again to finish for maximum depth.

Garlic bread

Spread butter on thick-cut bread, drizzle with Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil, and grill until golden. The paprika and smoke transform a simple side into something memorable.

French fries in a metal cup with ketchup

Chips

Drizzled over hot, crispy chips, it shows exactly why this is one of the most popular oils in the range: sweet, smoky, hot, and completely irresistible.

Perfect pairings for Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil

Proteins

Chicken (marinade)
Beef, lamb, fish
Eggs, tofu, seafood
Plant proteins

Delicious meals

Roast vegetables — the top dish
Garlic bread, chips, pizza
Fried rice, pasta, noodles
Soups, salads, dipping

Occasions

Everyday cooking
BBQs & gatherings
Weekend roasts
Every season

Quick recipe: Smoky Chilli Oil Roast Potatoes

Par-boil potatoes until just tender. Drain and shake in the colander to rough up the edges. Toss generously with Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil and spread on a roasting tray. Roast at 220°C for 35–40 minutes, turning once. The paprika and hickory create a deeply smoky, crispy coating, while the scotch bonnet heat builds into every bite. Drizzle with a little more oil straight from the oven.

Roasted red potatoes with herbs on a plate

The unexpected use: Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil in fried rice

Heat a tablespoon of Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil in a wok over high heat before adding day-old rice, a beaten egg, frozen peas, and a splash of soy sauce. Toss for 3–4 minutes. The paprika and hickory smoke infuse into the rice as it fries, creating a smoky depth that packet seasoning can't replicate. Finish with a squeeze of lime and another drizzle over the top. Amanda's everyday go-to.

Fried rice with carrots and green onions in a wok

Dietary information & Allergens

Dietary status	Allergens
✅ Vegan	No major allergens declared
✅ Vegetarian	Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts — please check bottle label if you have a nut allergy
✅ No artificial colouring or preservatives	Always check the bottle label for the full and current allergen information

Frequently asked questions

Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil opens with a warm, deep sweetness from paprika and a natural hickory smokiness that wraps around everything it touches. Garlic adds aromatic depth, with Italian herbs, rosemary, and thyme providing a rounded savoury quality. A subtle citrus brightness from lemon and lime keeps it fresh. Then the scotch bonnet heat builds steadily. Customers describe it simply: 'I just love it.'

Made the Funkee way

Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil was born from exploration — Amanda's genuine curiosity about what happens when you push sweetness and smoke into the same bottle as scotch bonnet heat. With over 15 years of professional catering experience and rooted in the flavour instincts she developed helping in her mother's West African restaurant, Amanda refined the balance over time. Natural hickory smoke, rescued garlic — every element earns its place. Bold and dangerous — in the best possible way.

Ready to try Sweet Smoked Chilli Oil?

Sweet. Smoky. Dangerously hot. The one that keeps people coming back. Try it once. You'll understand.

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