Chili Crisp Egg Fried Rice (Printer-Friendly)

Stir-fried jasmine rice with scrambled eggs, scallions and chili crisp for a spicy, savory weeknight meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled (preferably day-old)

→ Eggs

02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 tablespoon milk or water
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Aromatics & Vegetables

06 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced (keep white and green parts separate)
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)

→ Sauces & Seasonings

09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ Oil & Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or peanut), divided
13 - 3 tablespoons chili crisp, plus extra for serving
14 - Additional sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or water, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper until combined and slightly frothy.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the beaten eggs and gently scramble until just set but still moist, then transfer the eggs to a plate and reserve.
03 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan; sauté the white parts of the scallions and the minced garlic for about 1 minute, stirring, until aromatic but not browned.
04 - Add the chilled jasmine rice to the pan, breaking up clumps with a spatula; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the grains are heated through and separated.
05 - Drizzle in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil; add the frozen peas if using and toss thoroughly to coat the rice evenly with the sauces.
06 - Return the scrambled eggs to the pan, add the green parts of the scallions and 3 tablespoons chili crisp, then stir-fry briefly to distribute the chili oil and crisp bits evenly throughout the rice.
07 - Taste and adjust with additional soy sauce or chili crisp as desired; continue tossing for 30–60 seconds so flavors meld and the dish is hot throughout.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and additional chili crisp for those who want more heat.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The crunchy chili bits offer a thrill you won’t get from plain fried rice.
  • It’s endlessly adaptable—you can clean out your fridge and still make it taste incredible.
02 -
  • Don’t use just-cooked rice—it turns out gummy and clumpy instead of deliciously chewy.
  • Tossing the chili crisp in at the end, not earlier, keeps those crisp bits from getting soggy and sad.
03 -
  • Always taste as you go—rice can soak up more flavor than you think.
  • Stir-frying in batches if scaling up keeps the pan hot and the rice happy.
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