Go Back

15-Minute Spicy Garlic Noodles

This is basically the most flavorful noodle dish you can make in under 20 minutes with stuff you probably have on hand. The chili crisp does all the heavy lifting here - it brings heat, crunch, and that deep garlic flavor that makes these noodles borderline addictive.
prep time10 minutes
cook time12 minutes
total time22 minutes
Print Recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients (~3-4 servings)

  • 9 oz ramen noodles
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 stalks scallion, aka green onion
  • 1/4 cup chili crisp oil
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring 12-15 cups water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Mince 6 garlic cloves and dice 3 scallion stalks, keeping whites and greens separate.
  • Heat 1/4 cup chili crisp oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and shimmering.
  • Turn heat off and add minced garlic and scallion whites to the hot oil.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, and 3 Tbsp honey until combined.
  • Cook 9 oz ramen noodles in boiling water for 2-3 minutes according to package directions.
  • Drain noodles and add immediately to the sauce pan.
  • Toss noodles with sauce until glossy and well-coated.
  • Garnish with scallion greens and 1 Tbsp sesame seeds if desired.
  • Serve immediately while hot.