You know those recipes that come together in five minutes but feel like you just pulled off a tiny miracle in your kitchen? This Chili Oil Egg Toast is exactly that.
We’re talking crispy sourdough, creamy avocado (or guac, if that’s your thing), a fried egg sizzling in chili oil, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds and green onion to finish it off. It’s ridiculously simple but checks every box: savory, spicy, rich, creamy, and crunchy. Whether you’re fueling up for the day or trying to fix a 3pm craving, this toast has your back.
Why You’ll Love Chili Oil Egg Toast
1. Quick but Elevated
One pan, one egg, one slice of bread—and boom, breakfast, done. There’s minimal effort involved, but it tastes like you put some heavy time and thought into it. The complexity of flavors in this dish cannot be understated.
2. All About That Texture
Crunchy toast, creamy avocado, jammy egg yolk, crispy egg edges, and toasty sesame seeds. It’s a texture lover’s dream.
3. Endlessly Customizable
Not into guac? Use sliced or mashed avocado. Don’t do spice? Use regular oil for the egg and drizzle chili oil at the end. Or you can go with pesto. Want protein? Add bacon or smoked salmon. This toast is here for your preferences.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to pull it off:
- Sourdough bread – Go for a hearty slice with a good crust. It crisps up beautifully and holds all the toppings without going soggy. You can use any good quality slice of bread, so long as it can hold up to the weight of the toppings.
- Olive oil – Used to toast the bread in the pan. Helps it get golden and crisp on the outside.
- Chili oil – This is the flavor bomb. It adds heat, smokiness, and those crunchy bits of chili that make every bite interesting.
- Egg – Fried right in the chili oil so it picks up that spice and color. Spoon a little hot oil over the yolk while cooking for a rich, glossy finish.
- Guacamole or avocado – Guac adds seasoning and tang, but plain mashed avocado works just as well. You do you. I recommend using pre-made guacamole from the store to save time.
- Toasted sesame seeds – Just a little sprinkle adds nuttiness and texture.
- Green onion – Thinly sliced for a fresh, herby contrast to all the richness.
How to Make It
1. Toast the Bread
Drizzle olive oil over both sides of your bread. Toast it in a pan over medium-low heat until golden and crisp on each side. (Shortcut: Use a toaster, but the pan version gives you that golden crunch.)
2. Cook the Egg in Chili Oil
Add chili oil to the same pan. Once hot, crack in your egg. Let it cook until the whites are mostly set, then tilt the pan slightly and spoon the hot oil over the yolk to help it finish cooking. This gives the egg a glossy, chili-spiked top without flipping it.
3. Assemble Your Toast
Spread guacamole or mashed avocado over the toasted bread. Top with the chili oil egg, then garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Eat it while it’s hot and crispy.
Customizations & Substitutions
- Not a fan of spice? Use regular oil to fry the egg and just drizzle chili oil at the end, so you control the heat. You can also use pesto since it’s also oil-based.
- Check out this video where I used Kirkland pesto from Costco to make a similar dish.
- No guacamole? Use plain mashed avocado, add a pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon. Or just slice up half an avocado and lay the slices over the toast.
- Protein boost: Add a strip of bacon, a slice of ham, or prosciutto.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle crushed chili flakes, everything bagel seasoning, or crispy shallots on top.
Make this 5 Minute Breakfast Today!
Chili Oil Egg Toast might look fancy, but it’s made with pantry staples and takes just a few minutes to put together. It’s a great way to level up your boring eggs and toast and offers tons of variations and customizations so you never get bored!
Make it for breakfast, lunch, a late-night snack, or whenever you want something fast and satisfying!
Chili Oil Egg Toast with Avocado
Equipment
- - Frying pan
- Spatula
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 slice of sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp guacamole or 1/2 avocado mashed
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Green onion slices
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of your bread and toast in the pan under medium low heat until golden on both sides (Alternatively, you can toast the bread in a toaster)
- Remove and add chili oil to the pan. Crack the egg over the chili oil. Once the eggs have just started to set, tilt the pan and spoon some of the oil over the yolks of the egg to cook.
- Spread guacamole or mashed avocado over your toasted bread, then top with the cooked chili oil egg. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.
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