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6-Minute Crispy Chili Oil Eggs

6-Minute Crispy Chili Oil Eggs

A quick and flavorful breakfast or lunch dish featuring eggs fried in spicy chili oil until the edges are lacy and crispy while the yolks remain perfectly runny.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature preferred
  • 2 tbsp Chili Oil with plenty of crunchy bits/sediment
  • 1 slice Sourdough Bread or a bowl of steamed rice
  • 1 tsp Green Onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to get hot for about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the chili oil to the pan, making sure to scoop out the crunchy bits from the bottom of the jar. Spread the oil evenly across the surface.
  3. Carefully crack the eggs into the pan directly on top of the chili oil. The oil may splatter slightly, so be cautious.
  4. Fry the eggs for 2 to 3 minutes without flipping. Use a spoon to baste the egg whites with the hot oil to help them set, but avoid the yolks to keep them runny.
  5. While the eggs are frying, toast your sourdough bread or prepare your base of choice.
  6. Once the edges of the eggs are dark red and crispy, slide them onto the toast or rice. Drizzle any remaining spicy oil from the pan over the top.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a small pinch of sea salt before serving immediately.

Notes

For a less spicy version, use more of the oil and fewer of the chili flakes. If you prefer a 'sunny side up' look with fully set whites, cover the pan with a lid for the final 45 seconds of cooking.
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