Fly by Jing reviews and discussion

4.4

87% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Rich, complex umami flavor
  • Versatile, everyday condiment
  • Distinctive sichuan pepper tingle
  • Eye-catching, stylish packaging
  • Very oily, messy jars
  • Inconsistent crunch texture
  • Mild heat for spice lovers
  • Chili-to-oil ratio imbalance

Fly by Jing earns strong reviews for delivering flavorful, versatile Sichuan-inspired condiments—standouts include the OG Sichuan Chili Crisp and Zhong Sauce—that reliably elevate eggs, noodles, dumplings, and more. Reviews also flag notable drawbacks: many find the products very oily with inconsistent crunch, sometimes too mild (or occasionally too hot), and multiple mentions of leaky, messy jars and chili-to-oil imbalance.

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767 reviews and posts

  • This is not for the faint of heart! The flavor is so good but is incredibly spicy.

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  • I’ve been using Fly by Jing’s products for several years. It’s by far my favorite spicy crunch topping, especially when added to Asian food. Sometimes I will just drizzle the oil on rice for a more mild flavor, while other times I want more of the crunch so I’ll grab a big scoop. Or adds a nice salty/umami flavor and can perk up an otherwise bland dish.

  • Love this product. Top notch compared to other chili crisps that I've tried. Good spice that is not too overpowering and had a great flavor too. I put this stuff on everything!

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  • I love the Sichuan Chili Crisp on everything, from pizza to rice dishes, to salads. It's just a nice extra added flavor and texture that works in harmony with all the other flavors in each dish. Cannot get enough and I would love to try the extra spicy chili crisp next.

  • One of my favorite chili oils around! It has a very distinct and bold flavor that goes very well with many dishes. There are two downfalls: 1) is the price, as it is on the spendier side for chili oils, but I have purchased this item several times despite that fact; and 2) the packaging tends to be on the oilier side, so when I grab it from the shelf, I immediately get a strong scent on my hands (even when it was fully sealed and unopened). Overall good product.

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  • I’ve only tried the original chili crisp but now I wanna try them all!

  • So good! Love this chili oil. I’ve only tired the red bottle but excited to try other flavors.

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  • Love their Chili Crisp and Vinaigrette! Such unique and delicious products.

  • SO delicious. perfect crunch and flavors. Great as toppings and stir fry sauces.

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  • This chili oil is delicious!! I can’t wait to go back and try the other flavors. As soon as I brought it home my siblings instantly opened it and said it tasted really good. I love that the company uses high quality ingredients as well. Can’t wait to buy more!

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  • I love the ingredient lists of the Zhong sauce but I thought it would be more spicy. I guess I should have tried the sichuan sauce. I'll be sure to go back and pick up some. Bought at a great value! Definitely will stock it in my pantry.

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  • I've been a fan of the chili crisp for a long time, but I recently tried to Zhong Sauce and it is actually life changing. I put it on eggs in the morning, salads in the afternoon and grain bowls in the evening. I have yet to find a food pairing that doesn't work with this sauce! It's the perfect combination of sweet + savory. I have unfortunately finished the whole jar in a week.

  • These are excellent! So far I have tried the Fly By Jing Sichuan Gold oil and it was a great addition to my vegetable curry. It gave a nice kick with just a little sprinkle of the oil. These aren't cheap but they were on sale this week through Whole Foods and I think around $10 is reasonable for a really nice tasting and high quality spicy oil.

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  • Great! Love this- such a great flavor and adds a boost to any Asian meal. Would buy again!

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  • Pretty flavorful. I still think that Lao Gan Ma is better.

  • Wow, impressive. I have always heard good things about these products, but never took a moment to try them. Now after trying, I am a huge fan. The flavors were fantastic. I loved the blending of spices. I completely enjoyed adding the crisp and it's oil to the sauce I made. I thought it would be too spicy, but I put it on my tongue and wanted more. I am so excited to make more things. Will be great with a green onion pancake, yummy.

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  • Love this Fly by Jing product. I’m not suited for super spicy crunch sauces, and this Zhong one is perfect. Perfectly balanced spice, umami, and sweetness. Chef’s kiss.

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  • Maybe this was just over hyped too much for me. Maybe I just like more traditional Chinese flavors ? I love chili crisp a lot ! But this one was not my favorite. I would rather get the more traditional brands, although I did finish my bottle of this.