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Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast

Trendy breakfast featuring crispy fried eggs drizzled with flavorful chilli oil, served on buttery toast with fresh herbs.

20 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 slices sliced bread
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 4 slices sliced bread until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Spread 2 tbsp butter on hot toast.

  3. 3

    Make chilli oil: heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over low heat.

  4. 4

    Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 4 sprigs fresh thyme to the oil and infuse for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to brown the garlic.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.

  6. 6

    Heat a separate skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat.

  7. 7

    Crack 4 large eggs into the skillet and fry until the edges are crispy and golden, about 3-4 minutes.

  8. 8

    Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.

  9. 9

    Place fried eggs on toast.

  10. 10

    Drizzle the infused chilli oil over the eggs.

  11. 11

    Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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What is Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast?

Trendy breakfast featuring crispy fried eggs drizzled with flavorful chilli oil, served on buttery toast with fresh herbs. This reference files it under British breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

What should Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until the edges are crispy and golden.

Is Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast is 4 slices sliced bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp butter and 4 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

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