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Avocado Toast is my go-to when I want something fast, fresh, and a little fancy, crispy buttered toast piled with creamy avocado, a runny fried egg, and a drizzle of chili oil. I make it *most weekday mornings* before the girls are even awake, and that golden yolk gets me every time. If you love an easy breakfast, our lemon blueberry coffee cake is another morning favorite.
With a handful of simple ingredients and one skillet, you can have a cafe-worthy breakfast on the table in about ten minutes.
Avocado Toast Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 2 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 480kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Creamy, crispy, and savory with a runny egg and a kick of chili oil
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, as simple as our baked chocolate chip cake donuts
Quick Answer
Toast slices of rustic bread in butter until golden and crisp. Mash or slice a ripe avocado over the top and season with salt and pepper. Fry an egg in olive oil and set it on top, then finish with a drizzle of chili oil. It comes together in about ten minutes.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- Butter makes crispier toast. Toasting the bread in butter instead of a dry toaster gives you golden, crackly edges and richer flavor.
- A runny egg ties it together. The yolk acts like a built-in sauce, soaking into the avocado and toast for a luxurious bite.
- Chili oil adds the wow. Just a drizzle brings heat, crunch, and a pop of color that takes this from plain to crave-worthy.
- Ripe avocado is everything. A perfectly ripe avocado is buttery and creamy, the heart of a great avocado toast.
- It is endlessly customizable. Once you have the base technique down, you can top it a hundred different ways to keep breakfast interesting.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is fast, fresh, and feels fancy, the kind of breakfast that makes an ordinary morning feel special.
- You only need one skillet and about ten minutes from start to finish.
- It is endlessly toppable, just like our easy banana nut muffins at brunch.
Key Ingredients
Just a few simple ingredients turn into the best breakfast. Here is what matters most:
- Rustic bread: A sturdy, crusty loaf like sourdough holds up to the toppings and crisps beautifully.
- Avocado: The creamy star. Choose one that yields slightly to gentle pressure for perfect ripeness.
- Eggs: A fried egg with a runny yolk turns this into a satisfying meal.
- Chili oil: The finishing drizzle that adds heat, crunch, and color. Use as much or as little as you like.
- Butter and olive oil: Butter crisps the toast and olive oil fries the egg, the same simple technique we love in our Christmas breakfast casserole.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
Make this avocado toast your own with a few easy swaps:
- Mash it: Mash the avocado with lime and salt instead of slicing for a smashed-avocado version.
- Add protein: Top with smoked salmon, crispy bacon, or crumbled feta.
- Skip the egg: Leave it off for a quick vegan-friendly snack.
- Make it a spread: Set out toppings and let everyone build their own, the way we do with our pimento cheese egg salad sandwiches.
How to Make Avocado Toast
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast the bread slices on both sides until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the golden toast to a plate while you prep the toppings.
- Slice a ripe avocado thinly, layer it onto each piece of toast, and season with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, heat the olive oil and fry the eggs to your liking.
- Place a fried egg on top of each avocado toast.
- Finish with a drizzle of chili oil to taste and serve right away.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use ripe avocado, it should give slightly when you press it but not feel mushy.
- Toast in butter over medium heat for the crispest, most golden edges.
- Fry the egg last so the yolk is hot and runny when it hits the toast.
- Season the avocado directly with salt and pepper so every layer has flavor.
- Add chili oil to taste, start with a little and build up the heat.
- Round out brunch with a savory side like our creamy buttery grits.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
Serve avocado toast right away while the toast is crisp and the egg is warm and runny. A sprinkle of flaky salt, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs on top makes it look as good as it tastes.
Make it a full breakfast by serving it with fresh fruit, a smoothie, or something savory on the side. It pairs beautifully with our creamy buttery grits or a slice of our lemon blueberry coffee cake for a sweet finish.
Feeding a group? Set out a toast bar with mashed avocado, fried and poached eggs, chili oil, feta, and fresh herbs, then add our egg salad sandwich for the non-toast crowd. Everyone builds their own perfect plate.
Avocado Toast FAQs
Toast slices of rustic bread in butter until golden, then top with sliced or mashed ripe avocado seasoned with salt and pepper. Add a fried egg and a drizzle of chili oil to finish. The whole thing comes together in about ten minutes with one skillet.
A sturdy, crusty bread like sourdough, rustic country loaf, or a hearty multigrain is best because it holds up to the creamy toppings without getting soggy. Slice it thick and toast it well for the best texture.
Toast the bread until it is golden and crisp, and add the avocado and egg right before serving. A well-toasted slice creates a barrier that keeps the bread sturdy under the creamy toppings.
Avocado toast is best made fresh because avocado browns and toast softens over time. You can toast the bread and prep toppings ahead, but assemble it just before eating for the best flavor and texture.
Beyond a fried egg and chili oil, try smoked salmon, crispy bacon, feta, cherry tomatoes, everything bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, microgreens, or a squeeze of lemon. Avocado toast is a blank canvas.
Avocado toast can be a nutritious choice, with healthy fats from the avocado, protein from the egg, and fiber from whole grain bread. Keep an eye on portions and toppings to fit your goals.
Hungry for more? Our lemon blueberry coffee cake is the next easy breakfast to add to your morning lineup.
Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 slices rustic bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- chili oil to taste
Instructions
- Toasting the Bread:
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.2 tablespoons salted butter
- Toast the bread slices on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.2 slices rustic bread
- Avocado Toast Assembly:
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and slice it thinly.1 ripe avocado
- In the same skillet as the bread, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Fry the eggs to your liking.1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 large eggs
- Place the sliced avocado on one slice of toasted bread, season with salt and pepper.1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Top with a fried egg.
- Drizzle with chili oil according to desired spiciness.chili oil
Notes
- Nutrition is calculated without chili oil.
- Use Ripe Avocado: Make sure your avocado is perfectly ripe for the best creamy texture. You can tell it’s ripe when it yields slightly to gentle pressure.
- Perfectly Toasted Bread: Toast the bread in butter for a golden, crispy base that adds extra flavor.
- Eggs to Your Liking: Cook the eggs to your preferred doneness. A runny yolk can make the toast rich and creamy, while a fully cooked yolk adds a different texture.
- Add Lemon or Lime Juice: A squeeze of lemon or lime juice on the avocado can brighten the flavor and prevent browning.
- Season Well: Don’t forget to season the avocado with salt and pepper for the best taste.
- Serve Fresh: This dish is best enjoyed fresh, so assemble it right before eating.
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