These chili crisp fried eggs are wicked delicious, and a great way to take your breakfast game up a notch.
The salty, spicy, and savory deliciousness of the chilies and the slight crisp pair perfectly with your classic fried eggs, transforming your simple breakfast into an elegant and satisfying one.
I’m an eggs-for-breakfast kind of person, so naturally, I’m always looking for different ways to cook eggs.
Recently, I tried my hands at a nice Egyptian egg salad and some egg kheema, and they were both absolutely delicious.
But I really found myself craving for something that was easier to make, but still had a LOT more flavor.
And that’s when I got to this recipe!
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
My favorite part about this recipe is the fact that it takes under 10 minutes to make. Really!
And of course, I found a great use for my homemade spicy chili garlic oil too! Win-win!
Ingredients For the Chili Crisp Fried Eggs Recipe
Chili crisp: Start with good quality chili crisp oil to season the eggs and add tons of flavor. Lao Gan Ma is a good brand to consider using.
Eggs: Choose fresh and preferably organic, for the best flavor and texture.
Sesame seeds: These add a nice nutty flavor and a bit of texture to the dish.
Scallions: This one’s optional, but freshly chopped scallions can really take this delicious dish to the next level.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Chili Crisp Fried Eggs
Once you have everything ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to make the chili crisp fried eggs.
Step 1: In a nonstick pan or a skillet over medium heat, add sesame seeds and scallions.
Step 2: Spoon some chili oil over them.
Step 3: Gently crack the egg on the top and let it cook on medium-low heat until the whites are set and the sides of the egg are crunchy.
Step 4: Garnish with some more chili oil, sesame seeds, and scallions.
Substitutions & Variations
- Experiment with different kinds of chili oils. I love using my Mexican chili oil sometimes, and it turns out insanely delicious.
- You could also try using other condiments like fried shallots, everything bagel seasoning, or even some homemade scallion ginger oil.
- Another great way to add some extra flavor to the chili crisp fried eggs is to top them with a sprinkle of garlic bread seasoning, peri-peri seasoning, or any other spicy homemade seasoning of your choice.
- Chili crisp is a popular condiment that is slightly spicy, so if you don’t have it, you could use almost any other spicy infused oil or compound butter of your choice. I love using my Cajun butter occasionally.
💭Top Tip
Tip: Flip the egg once the whites are fully cooked, making sure you don’t break the yolk.
Equipment
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Cook the eggs over medium-high heat. Too hot, and the edges will burn; too low, and the eggs become rubbery.
- Start with a small amount of chili crisp if you're sensitive to spice, and then add more to taste if needed.
- Let the eggs cook undisturbed until they’re ready to be flipped or served.
- Use a non-stick pan or skillet to keep the eggs from sticking and breaking apart.
- Reduce the heat once you add the chili crisp. This will help keep the chili crisp from burning.
- To lend these eggs a delicious Asian flavor, add a bit of toasted sesame oil to the pan too!
How to Serve Chili Crisp Fried Eggs
You can enjoy these delicious chili crisp fried eggs in lots of ways.
Serve them with some buttered toast if you want to keep it simple, or use it as a topping over your bowl of steamed rice and turn it into a nice comforting meal.
You can also pair the eggs with your bowl of noodles, or use them to top your classic avocado toast.
FAQs
To load up the eggs, you can add some veggies and herbs of your choice. Bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, cilantro, and parsley are great choices.
If you don’t like your eggs sunny-side up, simply flip the egg over and cook it on the other side too, until the yolk is done.
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Chili Crisp Fried Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon chili crisp
- 1 teaspoon scallion chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a nonstick pan or a skillet over medium heat, add sesame seeds and scallions.
- Spoon some chili oil over them.
- Gently crack the egg on the top and let it cook on medium-low heat, until the whites are set and sides of the egg are crunchy.
- Garnish with some more chili oil, sesame seeds and scallions.
