Spicy Cajun Boiled Eggs
Viral spicy Cajun boiled eggs tossed in buttery garlic sauce inspired by the TikTok egg boil trend.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath and cool completely.
- Peel eggs and lightly crack the surface in a few places without cutting through.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, and brown sugar until butter turns deep red.
- Pour in broth and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add eggs to the skillet and gently toss until fully coated.
- Simmer on low for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over eggs repeatedly.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust cayenne for spice level.
Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up extra sauce.
Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up extra sauce.