Description
Mexican-inspired spicy fried eggs deliver a zesty breakfast explosion with crispy edges and fiery chili kick. Perfectly seasoned and quick to prepare, this dish promises a delicious morning adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large eggs
Cooking Oil and Spice:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili crisp with oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) additional oil or butter, if needed (optional)
Instructions
- Ignite a skillet over medium-high flame, creating an ideal sizzling surface for the culinary adventure ahead.
- Lavishly drizzle chili crisp across the pan’s surface, optionally supplementing with a whisper of oil or butter for enhanced richness.
- Allow the aromatics to dance and sizzle, signaling the pan’s readiness for egg transformation.
- Delicately crack fresh eggs directly into the spicy, shimmering oil, letting them spread and embrace the fiery landscape.
- Artfully bathe the eggs with spoonfuls of scalding chili crisp, ensuring each crevice becomes infused with vibrant, tantalizing heat.
- Monitor the eggs’ progression, watching for crisp, golden-brown edges and perfectly set whites that promise a textural symphony.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning, understanding that chili crisp’s inherent flavor profile might require subtle enhancement.
- Elevate the dish by nestling these spicy treasures atop crusty toast, tangle of noodles, or your preferred culinary canvas.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality chili crisp to elevate the flavor profile and spice intensity.
- Control heat levels by selecting a milder or more intense chili crisp based on personal spice tolerance.
- Achieve perfect crispy edges by maintaining medium-high heat and allowing oil to shimmer before adding eggs.
- Baste eggs with hot chili oil to create a rich, infused flavor and ensure even cooking.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan to prevent egg sticking and ensure easy release.
- Pair with crusty bread, rice, or noodles to soak up the delicious chili-infused oil and runny egg yolk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 372 mg