This recipe for Chili Oil Scrambled Eggs will take your everyday eggs up a notch. Silky, creamy eggs meet the bold, spicy kick of chili oil, making it a satisfying dish that's as simple as it is delicious.
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Why you'll love this recipe
For a change up from my sesame-crusted sunny-side fried eggs, and classic Chinese tea eggs, these scrambled eggs with chili oil are:
Quick & easy: comes together in under 10 minutes, using pantry staples.
Minimal ingredients: only two main ingredients!
Packed with flavor: the chili oil adds heat, umami, and depth of flavor to regular eggs.
Versatile: these chili oil eggs are perfect over rice, avocado toast, or rolled into a breakfast wrap.
Ingredients you'll need
This recipe keeps things simple with two ingredients:
- eggs: the star of the dish; I use large, organic or free-range eggs for best taste
- chili oil: choose one that you like -- you can use homemade or store-bought
Optional additions:
- green onions: optional, for freshness and color
- toasted sesame seeds: for crunch
How to make chili oil scrambled eggs
Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat well.
Heat a frying pan or skillet over medium heat and add in chili oil.
Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a spatula, pushing the eggs from the edges inward.
Once the eggs are just set, remove from heat.
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, an extra drizzle of chili oil (if desired) and serve immediately.
How to serve
Serve the chili oil eggs over steamed rice, egg noodles, in a burrito or tortilla wrap, quesadillas, or as part of a Western-style breakfast with sausage patties.
How to store
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Expert tips
Scale up or down: increase or decrease the number of eggs to your need.
Customize the spice level: add more chili oil if you prefer it spicier or decrease if you don't like it too hot.
For silkier eggs: add in a splash of cream or milk to the beaten eggs.
Cook on medium-low heat: so that the eggs don't overcook and become rubbery.
Play with the flavors: add garlic, cheese, or even ham for more punchy flavor.
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Chili Oil Scrambled Eggs
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Ingredients
Main:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon chili oil or to your taste
Garnish: optional
- toasted sesame seeds
- green onions chopped
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat well.
- Heat a frying pan or skillet over medium heat and add in chili oil.
- Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a spatula, pushing the eggs from the edges inward.
- Once the eggs are just set, remove from heat.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, an extra drizzle of chili oil (if desired) and serve immediately.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Dawn
I love scrambled eggs and I love chili oil! Such a delicious recipe that's perfect for just about any meal of the day...yum!!
Michelle
It really is such an easy way to amplify scrambled eggs! Thanks Dawn! 😀
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
I eat scrambled eggs few times a week - so I appreciate a new and exciting variation.
Michelle
Thanks Ben! This is such a great variation on regular scrambled eggs!
Tasia
I don't know why I never thought to add chili oil to eggs, but these scrambled eggs were so delicious! Thanks for the simple and fantastic recipe.
Michelle
It really is such an easy way to add flavor to scrambled eggs, thanks Tasia! 😀
Healthy World Cuisine
So easy! We have no idea why we have not tried this before. Going to whip up a batch for breakfast tomorrow.
Michelle
It's been my boys' favorite breakfast of late! So simple, yet super flavorful!
Raymund | angsarap.net
Perfect for slathering on toast or dumping over rice when I’m too lazy to cook anything else. Morning savior!
Michelle
Absolutely such a quick and delicious way add flavor! Thanks Raymund.