Creamy Avocado Toast with Poached Egg and Spicy Chili Crisp
A quick and easy breakfast featuring creamy mashed avocado on toasted bread, topped with a gently poached egg and a spicy, crunchy chili crisp for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices thick sourdough or rustic country bread
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1–2 teaspoons spicy chili crisp (such as Lao Gan Ma or Fly By Jing)
- 1–2 large fresh eggs
- Optional: fresh cilantro or chives for garnish
- Optional: splash of vinegar for poaching water
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp, about 3-5 minutes in a toaster or under the broiler.
- Scoop the flesh of the avocado into a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Fill a medium saucepan with about 4 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar if using.
- Crack an egg into a small bowl. Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water and carefully slide the egg in. Poach for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk.
- Remove the poached egg with a slotted spoon and let excess water drip off.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
- Place the poached egg on top of each slice.
- Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of spicy chili crisp over the egg and avocado.
- Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and additional salt if desired.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or chives if using.
- Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp and the egg warm.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for best poaching results. Adding vinegar to poaching water helps egg whites set quickly. Adjust chili crisp amount to control heat level. Toast bread last to keep it crunchy. Store mashed avocado with plastic wrap pressed on top in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Chili crisp can be stored refrigerated and tastes better after resting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of avocado t
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 13
Keywords: avocado toast, poached egg, chili crisp, spicy breakfast, easy breakfast, quick brunch, creamy avocado, healthy fats