Make your own oven roasted chili flakes recipe at home! Slow roasting chili flakes enhances aroma, balances heat, and gives a smoky, authentic Turkish flavor.

🍽️ Introduction:

This oven roasted chili flakes recipe brings Turkish spice tradition right into your kitchen. By roasting chili flakes gently in the oven, you deepen their aroma and create a smoky, balanced heat that elevates every dish. Perfect for kebabs, soups, and meze — just like in Gaziantep cuisine.

🌶️ Ingredients:

• 500 g dried chili flakes
• 1 tsp salt (optional)
• 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 100–120°C (210–250°F).
2. Spread the chili flakes evenly on a baking tray.
3. Optionally, toss them with olive oil and salt.
4. Roast for 10–15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
5. Remove and let cool completely.
6. Store in airtight glass jars in a cool, dry place.

🍛 Serving Tips:

Use on kebabs, lentil soups, grilled vegetables, or yogurt dips. The roasted version adds a smoky, earthy depth to every dish — especially those inspired by Gaziantep.