Avocado Toast with Fried Egg

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread, sliced
• 1 whole avocado, ripe
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the avocado in half lengthwise from the tip to the bottom, rotating it around the pit as you cut. Twist the halves apart, then scoop the flesh into a small bowl using a spoon.

2. 2

   Mash the avocado with a fork until it's creamy but still has a few small lumps, about 30 seconds of stirring. Add a pinch of salt and stir once more.

3. 3

   Place the bread slices directly on the oven rack or a toaster and toast until they are golden brown with crispy edges, about 2–3 minutes. Remove them to a plate.

4. 4

   Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a 10-inch skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and moves quickly when you tilt the pan, about 90 seconds.

5. 5

   Crack both eggs directly into the hot oil, keeping them in opposite corners of the skillet. Let them cook undisturbed until the whites are completely opaque and the yolk still jiggles slightly when you shake the pan, about 3–4 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide the mashed avocado evenly between the two toast slices, spreading it in a thin layer across each piece with the back of a spoon.

7. 7

   Using a thin spatula, slide one fried egg onto each piece of toast, placing it in the center of the avocado.

8. 8

   Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of red pepper flakes evenly over the two eggs combined, using your fingers to crush the flakes slightly as you sprinkle for more even distribution.

Tools you’ll need

• cutting board
• chef's knife
• small bowl
• fork
• toaster or oven rack
• 10-inch skillet
• thin spatula
• plate

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