'It's A Staple In Our House' — The Trader Joe's Hummus Most Shoppers Can Agree On

Chili crisp is the centuries-old, once-niche spicy condiment that is now globally recognized, popping up in a wide variety of pan-Asian dishes as well as eggs, pizzas, sandwiches, and, indeed, hummus. Leave it to Trader Joe's to capitalize on the trend. In addition to finding TJ's Crunchy Chili Onion in jars, as a flavoring for cheese, and in a seasoning sprinkle, you can also sample it with this popular Trader Joe's dip. "Whoever thought to put their chili onion crunch on hummus deserves a raise," says one Facebook post.

Many more Trader Joe's shoppers called the Crunchy Chili Onion Hummus their favorite of the bunch. "It's a staple in our house," shared an enthusiastic Redditor. "Amazing. Delicious. Perfect. Crying," said another. The base of the dip is a straightforward blend of chickpeas flavored with tahini while the rest of the texture and flavor comes from the spicy topping, which includes dried onions, garlic, bell peppers, and chili peppers. The only apparent difference compared to the jarred condiment is that the Crunchy Chili Onion Hummus also has a touch of cumin.

As always, not every TJ's customer is on the same page, but complaints about this hummus tended not to be too harsh. Two critiques rose to the top: the spice factor and the texture. With a middle-of-the-road heat level, a handful of people found it to be too spicy, but the majority seemed to think it wasn't spicy enough. Others found that quite a bit of the craveable crispiness from the Crunchy Chili Onion gets lost. Fortunately, there's an easy solution to both these problems: Just put a couple of extra spoonfuls of the spicy condiment right on top. You can also shake on some Crunchy Chili Onion Sprinkle, a fiery Trader Joe's seasoning blend for spicy food lovers.

You can also add more heat and crunch with the dippers you choose. Go for some of the best Trader Joe's snacks for lovers of spice, like the Jerk Style Plantain Chips or Ghost Pepper Potato Chips. The Red Chili Scalloped Crackers and Thai Style Yellow Curry Flavored Potato Chips are also great options. Variety is the spice of life, as they say, so feel free to pair a seasoned, crunchy snack with a more neutral option from Trader Joe's dazzling selection of crackers, chips, and pretzels. This way, the flavor of the chili-flavored hummus can really shine. Crisp cucumbers, sharp radishes, sweet carrot sticks, and crunchy spears of celery are also particularly delicious accompaniments.