After I made chili crisp fried eggs for the first time, my life changed for good. The simple idea of frying eggs in a spicy, oil-based condiment makes such a big difference, and I haven’t stopped making chili crisp fried eggs since.
Savory, crispy, and slightly spicy, these fried eggs are mesmerizing to watch as they cook in the bright-red chili crisp oil. Adding toasted sesame oil brings a subtle, delicious nutty flavor that makes the fried eggs taste incredible.
Chili crisp fried eggs are perfect as they are, but I highly recommend serving them over crispy toast or a bowl of hot rice. If you plan to eat them with rice, I recommend adding some soy sauce, more toasted sesame oil, freshly chopped scallions, and a generous serving of crispy seaweed for a simple yet highly satisfying meal.
What Is Chili Crisp?
Chili crisp is a spicy, oily textured condiment that makes everything taste better. It’s typically made with dried chili peppers, oil, spices, and seasonings like sesame seeds or garlic.
It’s commonly used in Chinese cuisine as a topping for noodles and dumplings. One of the most recognizable chili crisp brands is Lao Gan Ma, which is one of the first brands that popularized the idea of chili crisp in China.
