Chili Crisp Avocado Toast (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Avocado

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and 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 bread slices until golden and crisp. Set aside.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some texture.
03 - Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add white vinegar.
04 - Crack each egg into a small bowl. Swirl the simmering water to create a gentle vortex, then carefully slide in an egg. Poach for 2–3 minutes for a runny yolk or longer for a firmer egg. Repeat with the second egg.
05 - Spread the smashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
06 - Use a slotted spoon to lift out each poached egg, draining excess water. Place one egg on each toast.
07 - Generously drizzle chili crisp over each toast and egg.
08 - Sprinkle with fresh herbs and flaky sea salt, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Chili crisp transforms every bite into a dance of spicy, savory, and crunchy textures, like a little breakfast secret handshake.
  • It’s a breeze to whip up, but everyone you serve it to will ask you what your trick is.
02 -
  • Avoid overcooking the eggs—there’s nothing sadder than a chalky yolk when you want that golden flow.
  • Too much chili crisp can overpower everything, so start light on the first try and build up to your happy heat zone.
03 -
  • Mash the avocado right before using so it stays vivid and fresh—don’t let it sit too long.
  • The best chili crisp flavor comes from giving the jar a good stir before serving, so you get every flavor and texture in your spoonful.
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