Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast

Name: Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
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

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

20 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

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

Toast 4 slices sliced bread until golden brown.
2

Spread 2 tbsp butter on hot toast.
3

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

Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
6

Heat a separate skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat.
7

Crack 4 large eggs into the skillet and fry until the edges are crispy and golden, about 3-4 minutes.
8

Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
9

Place fried eggs on toast.
10

Drizzle the infused chilli oil over the eggs.
11

Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Questions

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

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 slices sliced bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Crispy Chilli Oil Eggs on Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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