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You have to try our chili oil fried eggs. If you’re a serious egg fan and love a little spice with lots of onion and garlic, this chili crisp fried egg is for you! You can add it on so many foods for an extra flavor blast.

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What is Chili Crisp or Crunchy Chili Oil?

If you haven’t heard of this popular condiment called by many different names, you’re in for a treat. We talk about it in detail in our what is chili crisp article along with a homemade recipe for this crunchy garlic chili crisp. We’re obsessed with this popular table-side condiment that is normally found in most Chinese restaurant. Now it’s become a house hold staple that you can add to so many different types of foods.

Chili Oil Fried Eggs or Chili Crisp

Now adding this as the base instead of butter or olive oil is mind blowing for eggs. The crispy, fragrant oil with aromatic crunchies fries the eggs perfectly with so much flavor. You can easily become addicted to this for your breakfast eggs. Heating a spoonful of this first really toasts the aromatics nicely, which cooks into the eggs.

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Can you cook the eggs first, then add the crunchy chili oil?

Sure! You can certainly do that and still have alot of flavor. Heating a spoonful of the chili crisp oil just adds a toasty, charred flavor to the eggs. So you can do what ever you want and add the oil to your personal culinary style. 🙂

Video: Crunchy Garlic Chili Crisp Oil Fried Eggs Recipe

Tips on How to Cook Chili Oil Fried Eggs

  • Don’t let the chili crisp burn! As soon as you have heated the pan, add a spoonful of the chili oil with all the crunchies then immediately crack the eggs on top. If you wait too long to add the eggs, the chili oil aromatics will burn and will be like mace. It ruin your eggs and cause everyone to sneeze and cough.
  • Turn on your vent hood or fan for good ventilation. Or open up your windows. this is only important if you end up burning the chili crisp.
  • Season the eggs afterwards after tasting. Sometimes the chili crunch might be seasoned enough because our recipe has some soy sauce in it.
  • Like your eggs over easy or over medium? No problem. Your eggs will still cook yummy.
  • How about scrambled eggs? Just add a spoonful into the pan, then scramble your eggs. You’ll have a great mix of the chili crunch in each bite.
  • All chili oil fried eggs recipe details are in the recipe box below.

Best Brand of Chili Crisp or Chili Crunch?

Over the last years a new generation of brands have come into the chili crunch crisp market. From more traditional brands to new brands with unique spices, there’s something for everyone. We love the S&B Crunchy Garlic with Chili Oil. Great texture and savory flavor. Just a touch of heat & sweet. If you want more heat, the others are fantastic options too! Our you can always make a homemade chili crisp to get it just how you like it.

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Chili Crisp (Chili Crunch) Fried Eggs

Yield: 2 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Use homemade chili crisp or store bought. (Chili crisp is also often called chili crunch, chili garlic crunch, or similar). Spiciness will vary greatly depending on the brand of chili crisp. Make sure to adjust amount of chili crisp based on the spiciness the one you are using and to your taste.

Some chili crisps have less oil than others. If you are using the drier kind, add a little extra oil or butter to the pan at the beginning.

Be ready to immediately add the egg to the pan after putting the chili crisp in. You don’t want the chili crisp to burn or else it will become bitter and the air will be like mace.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) chili crisp with oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) additional oil or butter , if needed (optional)
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • Heat skillet on medium high heat. Add chili crisp to the pan (If desired, add additional oil or butter to the pan before cracking the eggs). Don't let the chili crisp burn!

  • As soon as you have heated the pan and added the chili crisp oil, then immediately crack the eggs on top. If you wait too long to add the eggs, the chili oil aromatics will burn and will be like mace. If the chili crisp overheats and smokes, turn on your vent hood or fan for good ventilation. Or open up your windows.

  • As eggs are cooking, spoon some of the hot chili oil over the eggs so the chili crisp can cook into the top.

  • Fry the eggs until edges are crispy and center whites are set. Season the eggs if needed after tasting. Sometimes the chili crunch might not be seasoned enough (our recipe has some soy sauce in it so it should be perfect.)

  • Serve the eggs on toast, noodles or what ever you like.

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.3g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 164mg, Sodium: 63mg, Potassium: 61mg, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 238IU, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 125

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What to eat with these fried eggs?

There’s so many possibilities to serve with these chili crisp fried eggs. Here’s some of our favorite ways to enjoy these flavorful eggs:

  • On toast! Try it on avocado toast.
  • Noodles are amazing with a crispy fried chili crisp egg on top! Chili Oil Fried Eggs 10 min with Crunch Chili Crisp | Best Recipe Bo (15)
  • Pasta is another fantastic way to enjoy these. Think of spaghetti or fettuccine with an egg on top.
  • Burgers are another delicious way to eat these eggs.
  • Pizza with a crispy spicy fried egg on top sounds pretty amazing.
  • Learn more about different Chinese condiments that you can add to eggs.

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    3 Comments on “Chili Crisp Fried Eggs (Crunchy Chili Oil)”

  1. Jan Reply

    Chili Oil Fried Eggs 10 min with Crunch Chili Crisp | Best Recipe Bo (19)
    I followed your suggestion and added this on top of my avocado toast and now I’m obsessed. It’s so perfect. Really love this recipe. Thanks a lot.

  2. Katie Reply

    Chili Oil Fried Eggs 10 min with Crunch Chili Crisp | Best Recipe Bo (20)
    I added this to my avocado toast just like in your picture and it was so amazing. I’m obsessed with this recipe.

  3. India Reply

    Chili Oil Fried Eggs 10 min with Crunch Chili Crisp | Best Recipe Bo (21)
    I never would’ve thought of adding chili crisps to fried eggs. It’s really great together. I won’t have my fried egg any other way.

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FAQs

Can you use chili crisp instead of chili oil? ›

CHILI OIL VS CHILI CRISP – WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Chili oil is a good choice if you want to add a spicy kick to your dishes without adding too much texture. Chili crisp, on the other hand, is a good choice if you want to add some texture and crunch to your dishes in addition to a spicy kick.

How do you add crunch to eggs? ›

Although you can use breadcrumbs right from the package — or make your own — toasting them before you add them to your eggs will ensure even more nutty flavor and crunch. As with the sesame seeds, just toast them for a couple of minutes over medium heat in a dry skillet. Then scramble your eggs as normal.

What makes chili crisp crunchy? ›

Most often, the crunch in a chili crisp comes from fried garlic pieces and other alliums, says Nick Cobarruvias, chef at the San Francisco restaurant Otra, who makes his own version. Roasted and crushed peanuts, soybeans, and sesame seeds can also add a crunch, and some brands include crispy-chewy dried shrimp.

How to use crispy chilli in oil? ›

How do I use crispy chilli oil? Serve the crispy chilli condiment at the table with almost any dish - a spoon in a bowl of ramen, or a little on top of silken tofu with sesame and soy for breakfast. It's extremely moreish.

What's the difference between chili crisp and fried chili oil? ›

The chili crisp is closely related to Chinese chili oil, and sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably, the difference being that the crisp contains edible chunks of food in the chili oil.

What is the difference between chili oil and chili crisp? ›

Chili crisp is an infused oil condiment that usually contains crunchy, flavorful bits of peppers, onions or scallions, garlic and other aromatics. “Chili crisp,” “chili oil and “chili sauce” can often be used interchangeably, but generally what differentiates chili crisp is the ratio of crispy bits to oil.

How does McDonald's make their scrambled eggs so fluffy? ›

Our scrambled eggs are made with liquid eggs that are cooked fresh on our grill with real butter. Folded Eggs: Our folded eggs, like the ones on a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, are made with liquid eggs that are pre-cooked and folded before being flash frozen by our suppliers.

Is there a difference between chili crisp and chili crunch? ›

While both chili crisp and chili crunch may, at first glance, appear to be similar oily-based mixtures of peppers and spice in jars, the inclusion of peanuts, soybeans, and sesame seeds take chili crunch to a chewier level than the crispy spoonfuls of chili crisp.

What is the difference between chili crunch and chili crisp? ›

Chili crisp is a condiment consisting of oil infused with peppers and other flavorful, often crispy, crunchy ingredients. It is also sometimes called “chili crunch,” “chili oil” and “chili sauce,” with crunches and crisps tending to have a higher ratio of crispy bits to oil (though not always).

Why is chili crisp so addictive? ›

Basically, it's the umami flavor. A funky, addictive part of the taste spectrum.

Do I need to refrigerate chili crisp? ›

But that doesn't mean you should completely neglect it. The fridge is the ideal place to store your chili crisp because it will preserve all of its complex flavors to their fullest — and that's especially true on the off chance that your mixture contains any fresh ingredients.

How to use Chinese chili crisp? ›

How to use chilli crisp – Add into stir fries, noodles, soups, dipping sauces, dressings and fried rice for an instant flavour hit. See specific list above the recipe video.

What do you eat with fried chili oil? ›

10 Delicious Ways to Use Chilli Oil
  1. Dumplings. When it comes to dumplings, most of the flavour is nestled inside the wrapper, whether it's filled with meat, veg or a combination of both. ...
  2. Fried eggs. What's better than an outrageously crispy egg with a sunny, jammy yolk? ...
  3. Noodles. ...
  4. Rice. ...
  5. Smashed cucumbers. ...
  6. Tofu. ...
  7. Pizza. ...
  8. Salad.

What can I use if I don't have chili oil? ›

Hot sauce is another excellent alternative to chili oil. Varieties like Tabasco, Frank's Red Hot, or your favorite local hot sauce can provide the desired spiciness to your dishes. Start with a small amount and adjust to your taste, as hot sauces can vary widely in heat level and flavor.

What can I use if I dont have chili oil? ›

12 Best Chili Oil Substitutes
  • Cayenne Pepper. ...
  • Cayenne Pepper + Peanut Oil. ...
  • Chili Flakes. ...
  • Chili Flakes + Peanut Oil. ...
  • Heat Chilies in Oil. ...
  • Chili Garlic Oil. ...
  • Chiu Chow Chili Oil. ...
  • Spicy Soy Sauce.
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Can you cook with chili crisp? ›

You can add chili crisp to ramen by emulsifying the oil in the broth as the soup base is cooking ... but you can also take the convenient way and just top your bowl with a teaspoon of it. We also recommend cooking your fried egg topping in chili crisp to infuse more flavor into the protein.

Is Chilli Crisp the same as chilli paste? ›

Chili paste is a paste version of chilis similar to a texture of tomato paste, with a thicker texture. Chili crisp is a condiment of a fried pepper alongside other aromatics that are immersed in oil.

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