Quick and Easy Spicy Chili Crisp Fried Eggs
Spicy Chili Crisp is the kind of condiment that should come with a warning: "May cause severe cravings and excessive snacking." This umami-packed elixir transforms even the drabbest of dishes into culinary spectacles, making it a non-negotiable presence in your pantry. If you’re not slathering this on everything, what are you even doing with your life?
One of my go-to indulgences is this foolproof recipe for spicy chili crisp fried eggs. Alone or as part of something greater, these eggs elevate whatever you combine them with, and your taste buds will agree.
Begin by heating a hearty spoonful of that bright red chili oil in a pan — let it sizzle until it practically sings a siren’s tune and wafts aromas of wonderment all over your kitchen.
Next, crack your eggs directly into this bubbling bastion of flavor. Watch in awe as they dance around in the oil, soaking in all that spicy goodness. You’re aiming for crispy, golden-brown edges; fried egg perfection. Next, elevate those egg whites to the next level. Spoon a little more of that delicious oil over them to help expedite the cook. Full send!
Just when you think it can’t get any better, sprinkle a pinch of salt onto those luscious yolks. This little act is what takes this dish from “meh” to “MY GOD!” For a dilectible pop of freshness, color, and crunch, toss some freshly chopped green onion right on top.
Serve these next-level eggs over jasmine-scented rice, crispy toast, pizza, burgers, or whatever else you can think of as a vessel for this deliciousness. What results is nothing short of a culinary revelation that would make any chef weep with joy.
So, go ahead, dig in and take a bow, you’ve earned it. Chef’s kiss!
Quick and Easy Spicy Chili Crisp Fried Eggs
Ingredients
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 Tspn Spicy Chili Crisp
Instructions
- Heat Spicy Chili Crisp in a pan over medium to medium-low heat until sizzling and fragrant
- Crack eggs directly on top of Spicy Chili Crisp
- Add a pinch of salt to the yolks. You don't need to salt the whites, the Spicy Chili Crisp will provide plenty of flavor
- Fry until the whites start to set and get crispy along the outside
- Tilt the pan and spoon some of the extra oil over the tops of the whites to help finish cooking (for sunny side eggs. for over easy, flip the eggs to finish cooking the whites)
- Top with scallions and serve over toast, rice, noodles, pizza, on a burger, whatever you can think to put eggs on top of
- ENJOY!
