Chile Crisp-Glazed Bacon Bites

For this party snack, meaty bites of slow-roasted slab bacon are tossed with a homemade chile crisp that's studded with freshly toasted chunks of dried chiles, fresh ginger, and garlic. Native to Mexico, slender and spicy dried Japones chiles lend their heat to this quick and easy version of the popular Chinese condiment. For an even easier version, try this with your favorite store-bought version of chile crisp.

• 1 ounce dried whole Japones chiles (mild or medium)
• 1/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, chopped
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed Szechuan peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 cup peanut oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic
• 1 1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1-inch cubes