Chili Oil Egg
Chili Oil Egg is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 1. 190 calories per serving. Recipe by Senpai Kai on YouTube.
Prep: 3 min | Cook: 4 min | Total: 12 min
Cost: $6.31 total, $6.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 Egg (large, room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Oil (store‑bought or homemade, spicy infused oil)
- 2 stalks Scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch MSG (optional, for umami boost)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Crisps (crushed, adds crunch)
Instructions
Pre‑heat the skillet
Place the non‑stick skillet over high heat and let it become very hot (about 1 minute).
Time: PT1M
Temperature: high
Prepare the toppings
While the pan heats, slice the scallions thinly and crush the rice crisps into small pieces.
Time: PT30S
Crack and add the egg
Crack the egg directly into the hot skillet, being careful not to break the yolk. Let it sizzle.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: high
Fry until crispy
Cook the egg for about 2 minutes, or until the whites are set and the edges are golden‑brown and crisp.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high
Add chili oil and seasonings
Drizzle the tablespoon of chili oil over the egg, then sprinkle a pinch of salt, a pinch of MSG, the sliced scallions, and the crushed rice crisps.
Time: PT30S
Serve
Slide the egg onto a plate and enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.
Time: PT30S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 190
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free (if rice crisps are gluten‑free)
Allergens: Egg
Last updated: April 18, 2026








