Fried Egg Avocado Toast with Chili Crunch
Fried Egg Avocado Toast is a simple and satisfying way to start your day. Just top crispy sourdough toast with creamy avocado, fried egg, and spicy chili crunch sauce. With minimal time and effort, you can make this delicious 10-minute meal a regular part of your morning routine.
I've made this simple yet full-of-flavor avocado toast hundreds of times. I love the way I feel after eating it. With a balanced mix of energizing carbohydrates from sourdough bread, monounsaturated fats from avocado, and satiating protein from the fried egg, this quick meal checks off all of the boxes for a satisfying breakfast.
Beyond the nutrient profile, this recipe is also just plain delicious. The chili crunch adds a kick of heat and crunchy texture that takes classic avocado toast to the next level. If you're not a fan of spice, it's totally fine to leave the sauce off. Creamy avocado and runny egg add plenty of flavor on their own.
Ingredients
Toasted sourdough provides a hearty base with a chewy texture and subtle tang that pairs beautifully with the toppings. The combination of avocado and egg balances out this meal with fats and protein for a quick and easy breakfast with staying power.
What is Chili Crunch?
The final (optional) ingredient is chili crunch, a type of hot sauce from China. It's often made with crispy bits of chili, garlic, and other aromatics. You can find chili crunch sauce at grocery stores or order it online. In addition to avocado toast and eggs, add it to noodles, roasted veggies, and sandwiches.
- Sourdough bread (or whatever bread you prefer)
- Avocado
- Oil (I use olive oil, any type works)
- Egg
- Chili Crunch Sauce (optional)
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Instructions
Here's a quick summary of how to make avocado toast with fried egg. You can find more details in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Step 1: Use a fork to mash avocado on toast.
- Step 2: Cook the egg in a skillet.
- Step 3: Serve avocado toast with the cooked egg on top. Drizzle with chili crunch sauce (optional) and enjoy!
Hint: Use a silicone spatula (I like the "spoonula" type) to carefully transfer the fried egg from the skillet to the avocado toast.
Substitutions
- Vegan (egg-free) - instead of an egg, top avocado toast with white beans and mushrooms or sprinkle hemp seeds on top. Ensure your chili crunch is vegan.
- Bread (gluten-free) - sourdough is a personal favorite, but you can substitute any bread you like, including gluten-free if needed. Make sure the chili crunch sauce is labeled gluten-free if necessary, too.
- Chili Crunch - substitute any hot sauce or salsa, or leave off the condiments altogether. (I love it both ways!)
Variations
- Egg variations - cook the egg any way you'd like. In addition to a fried egg, you could make avocado toast with scrambled, hard-boiled, or poached eggs on top.
- Tomato Avocado - add fresh or roasted tomato to avocado toast.
- Egg and Cheese - melt cheese on top of the egg as it cooks in the skillet.
- Smoked Salmon - top avocado toast with smoked salmon instead of (or in addition to) egg.
Equipment
- Toaster - if you don't have one, toast bread in the oven.
- Non-stick skillet - I love this non-stick skillet for cooking eggs (affiliate link). A well-seasoned cast iron skillet also works.
Storage
This recipe doesn't stand up very well to storage. It's best to enjoy it as soon as possible!
FAQ
The best breads for avocado toast include sourdough, whole wheat, ciabatta, and rye. Opt for a sturdy, crusty bread to hold the creamy avocado and other toppings.
Avocado toast is a balanced and nutrient-dense breakfast choice. For added protein, top with an egg or hemp seeds.
Related
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Pairing
These are my breakfast drinks to serve with avocado toast:
📖 Recipe
Fried Egg Avocado Toast with Chili Crunch
Equipment
- Toaster or oven
- Non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 large slice sourdough bread or bread of choice
- ½ avocado sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or as needed to grease skillet
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon chili crunch sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Toast bread to desired doneness. Spread sliced avocado on bread and mash with a fork.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack egg into skillet and cook for 3 minutes, or until the whites are fully set and opaque.
- Use a spatula to transfer the egg onto the avocado toast. Drizzle with chili crunch sauce if desired and enjoy!
