Chili Crisp Avocado Toast (Printable version)

Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough topped with poached egg and crunchy chili crisp for a bold breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Avocado

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Eggs

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tablespoon white vinegar (for poaching water)

→ Toppings

07 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp (crunchy chili oil)
08 - Fresh herbs (optional: chives, cilantro, or parsley), finely chopped
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Toast the 2 slices of sourdough until golden and crisp; set aside on a plate.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit and scoop the flesh into a bowl; add 1 teaspoon lemon juice, salt and pepper, then mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some texture.
03 - Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a gentle simmer; add 1 tablespoon white vinegar to the water to help set the egg whites.
04 - Crack each egg into a small bowl, stir the simmering water to create a gentle vortex, then slide an egg in and poach for 2–3 minutes for a runny yolk or 4–5 minutes for a firmer yolk; remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly.
05 - Spread the smashed avocado evenly over each toasted slice of bread.
06 - Place one poached egg on each avocado-covered toast, allowing any excess water to drain from the spoon before placing the egg.
07 - Drizzle about 1 tablespoon chili crisp over each toast, sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs if using and finish with flaky sea salt to taste; serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chili crisp adds a secret, addictive crunch that transforms basic toast into something you’ll crave again and again.
  • It looks and tastes impressive, but comes together with pantry staples in under 20 minutes.
02 -
  • Attempting to poach an egg in water that’s boiling furiously leads to stringy, unruly whites—keep that simmer tame.
  • Letting the smashed avocado sit for too long can dull its color and flavor; mix and spread just before serving for the best vibrancy.
03 -
  • Swirl the poaching water vigorously before slipping the egg in—it helps wrap the whites around the yolk neatly.
  • Drizzling chili crisp right before serving keeps its crunch and stops the toast from getting soggy.
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