Description
This Tiktok Egg Boil recipe transforms simple boiled eggs into a spicy, buttery, seafood-boil-inspired dish. Packed with Cajun spices, garlic, and chili, it’s the perfect high-protein, low-carb snack or meal that’s gone viral for a reason.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Eggs:
- 6 large eggs
- Water for boiling
- Ice (for ice bath)
- For the Sauce:
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup diced onions
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Add-Ins:
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Dash of hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 6–7 minutes for soft-boiled or 9–12 minutes for hard-boiled. Transfer to ice bath and peel when cool.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in Cajun seasoning, chili powder, paprika, Old Bay, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Coat the Eggs: Slice eggs in half (optional) and stir into the sauce gently to coat. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Serve: Plate and drizzle extra sauce over eggs. Garnish with green onions, parsley, or chili flakes.
Notes
- Adjust spice to taste with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Use an ice bath to prevent overcooking and ensure easy peeling.
- Try the sauce with shrimp or rice for a full boil experience.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently in a skillet with extra butter or water to avoid overcooking eggs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Tiktok Egg Boil, Spicy Boiled Eggs, Cajun Egg Snack, Hard Boiled Eggs with Sauce, Viral Egg Recipes