Avocado Toast with Fried Eggs
Creamy avocado spread on crispy toast topped with perfectly fried eggs. A simple, satisfying breakfast that comes together in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread slices (sourdough or whole grain)
- 1 whole ripe avocados
- 4 whole large eggs
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Place the bread slices on the rack inside the toaster or toaster oven and set it to medium-dark. Toast until the surface is golden brown and crispy throughout, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
While the bread toasts, cut the avocado in half lengthwise from tip to tip, rotating around the pit. Twist the two halves apart gently with your hands.
- 3
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl using a spoon, holding the skin steady with your other hand as you scrape. Discard the pit and skin.
- 4
Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches the texture you prefer — chunky or smooth — then stir in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 10-inch nonstick skillet and place it over medium-high heat. Wait until the oil shimmers and slides quickly when you tilt the pan, about 60–90 seconds.
- 6
Carefully crack the first egg into the skillet, keeping the yolk whole. Repeat with the remaining 3 eggs, spacing them around the skillet so they don't touch.
- 7
Cook the eggs without stirring until the whites turn opaque and set, but the yolk still jiggles slightly when you gently shake the pan, about 3–4 minutes.
- 8
Divide the mashed avocado equally between the 4 toast slices, using a spoon to spread it in a thin, even layer across the top of each slice.
- 9
Place 1 fried egg on top of each avocado toast slice, keeping the yolk facing up so it stays visible and glossy.
- 10
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes evenly over all 4 pieces, a light dusting on top of each egg. Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- toaster or toaster oven
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- small bowl
- fork
- 10-inch nonstick skillet
- spoon
- spatula (optional, for serving)
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