Chili Oil Eggs (Printable)

Jammy eggs layered with spicy chili oil, sesame seeds, and fresh green onion for a flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs

→ Chili Oil Topping

02 - 3 tablespoons chili crisp or chili oil
03 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
05 - 1 small green onion, finely sliced
06 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
09 - Extra chili flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil.
02 - Gently lower eggs into boiling water and simmer for 7 minutes to achieve jammy yolks.
03 - Combine chili crisp or chili oil, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion, rice vinegar, and honey or maple syrup if using in a small bowl.
04 - Immediately transfer eggs to an ice water bath and let chill for 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Peel eggs carefully and slice each in half lengthwise.
06 - Arrange eggs cut side up on a plate, spoon chili oil mixture generously over them, and garnish with cilantro, parsley, or extra chili flakes as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot
  • The combination of runny yolk and spicy crunchy topping is ridiculously addictive
  • You can keep the ingredients on hand and make it anytime the craving hits
02 -
  • The 7-minute timer is non-negotiable for jammy yolks—go shorter and theyre too runny, longer and you lose the magic
  • Peel the eggs under cool running water if the shells are sticking—it saves you from picking off tiny shell fragments
  • Eat these right after assembling because the oil keeps soaking in and the texture changes as they sit
03 -
  • If your chili oil is too spicy, balance it with more honey or a splash of cream stirred into the oil mixture
  • Make a double batch of the sauce and keep it in the fridge for next-level instant noodles or grain bowls
  • Serve with chopsticks and a spoon so you dont miss a single drop of that yolk-oil mixture
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