Otto criticized Aegon for the same and worse things he did himself
Aegon hanged ratcatchers while Otto lords. If Otto can get away with it I am sure he would have no problem to justify the ratcatchers.
Also Otto was mad because ser Criston sent Arryk to kill Rhaenyra pretending he was his brother while Otto wanted to send Westerling to do the same.
In one hand ser Criston sent someone loyal and the plan was actually clever and on the other hand Otto wanted to sent someone who there was no chance to do that.