Spicy, garlicky, and absolutely packed with flavour, this homemade Pizza Oil recipe is easily the best way to level up anything you’re eating. In fact, think of it as your go-to olive pizza sauce — bold, infused, and so delicious. Made with good-quality olive oil, a mix of dried, shallot, garlic, and a hit of Calabrian chili oil, it delivers just the right amount of heat and depth. Best of all, it comes together in minutes with no fancy tools or cooking skills needed. Whether you drizzle it over hot pizza, dunk your crusts, or serve it as an appetizer with bread, one taste and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

If you’ve ever tried my Mini Calzones or Homemade Tomato Sauce, you already know I’m all about big flavour in small packages. Likewise, this hot oil pizza topping is exactly that. As the hot olive oil hits the garlic and shallot, their flavours soften and mellow. Meanwhile, the herbs and chili flakes bloom into something rich, punchy, and completely irresistible. Not only does it smell incredible, but it also looks beautiful in the jar, and somehow makes everything you put it on taste a little more exciting. For that reason, keep a jar on hand and, before long, you’ll find yourself reaching for it way more than just pizza night.

😍 Why You’ll Love This Pizza Oil

Bold flavour: infused with garlic, shallot, herbs, and Calabrian chili for a savoury, spicy kick.
Versatile: perfect for drizzling, dipping, tossing with pasta, or brushing on crust.
Super easy: no fancy tools or techniques — it’s as simple as heat and pour.
Customizable: adjust the heat or switch up the herbs.
Better than store-bought: above all, this homemade olive oil pizza sauce has zero preseratives and so much flavour.

🧄 Ingredients To Make This Pizza Oil

Olive oil: use a good-quality extra virgin oil oil as it’s the foundation of the flavour. For best results, pick one you genuinely enjoy!
Calabrian chili oil: adds a subtle, smoky heat and deep chili flavour. Just a small amount brings it to life.
Shallot: finely chopped and full of mellow, savoury sweetness once infused.
Garlic: naturally the heart of this hot oil pizza sauce.
Basil (dried): brings an earthy, slightly sweet herbal note.

Rosemary (dried): bold and piney; a little goes a long way.
Parsley (dried): mild and grassy, it adds balance to the more intense herbs.
Red pepper flakes: for a bit of kick and extra complexity. That said, feel free to adjust to your spice tolerance.
Sumac: bright and tangy, it adds a pop of acidity and rounds out the richness.
Black pepper: finally, just enough black pepper to balance the oil and highlight everything else.

✔️ How To Make This Pizza Oil Recipe

To start, prep your jar. Ideally, you’ll need a wide-mouth, heatproof glass jar, like a mason or canning jar. These types of jars are designed to handle heat safely, which is important since you’ll be pouring hot oil directly into it.

Then, add all of your dry ingredients to the jar — the chopped garlic, shallot, dried herbs, red pepper flakes, sumac, and black pepper. This mixture unquestionably is what gives your olive oil pizza sauce its bold, punchy flavour. Set the jar aside while you heat the oil.

Next, warm the olive oil. Pour 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil into a small saucepan and set it over low to medium-low heat. Ideally, you’re aiming for the oil to reach around 185–200°F, which is hot enough to infuse the flavours without burning anything. Keep an eye on it; it should shimmer slightly, but never boil or smoke.

Once the oil is ready, carefully remove it from the heat and stir in the Calabrian chili oil. Then, very carefully, pour the hot oil into your prepared jar over the dry ingredients. You should hear a gentle sizzle. Give the mixture a gentle stir.

Allow the infused oil to cool completely at room temperature, uncovered. Once it’s fully cooled, screw on the lid and store the jar in a coo, dark place like your pantry. Lastly, the oil will keep well for up to 3 weeks at room temp, or you can refrigerate it for up to 1 month if you’d like to extend its shelf life.

🤝 Sammy’s Tip for Pizza Oil

• Make sure the oil is hot enough to sizzle, but never let it smoke or boil.

🗒️ Variations

Mild version: skip the red pepper flakes or use less chili oil for a more mellow flavour.
Strain it: Prefer a smoother oil? Once the mixture cools, strain out the garlic, shallot, and herbs using a fine mesh.

🗒️ Substitutions

Dried herbs: if you don’t have all four herbs, use an Italian seasoning blend or just stick with basil and thyme.
Calabrian chili oil: increase the red pepper flakes if you don’t have Calabrian chili oil.

🤔 FAQ’S

🍴 Leftovers? Lucky you.

This pizza oil can be stored in a cool, dark place (like your pantry or a cupboard away from direct sunlight) for up to 3 weeks. If you’d like to keep it longer, you can refrigerate it for up to 1 month. Keep in mind that this olive oil pizza sauce will likely solidify in the fridge. This is completely normal.

👩🏻‍🍳 Hungry For More? 

If you loved this homemade Pizza Oil recipe, then you’ll definitely want to check out a few of my other favourites that are just as flavour-packed and easy to make:

• Homemade Tomato Sauce
• Garlic Cream Sauce
• Golden Citrus Chicken Marinade
• Mini Calzones
• Spicy Caesar Dressing

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