About This Recipe

Chili crisp noodles are the 10-minute dinner that people make when they want something genuinely delicious with almost no effort. Chewy noodles tossed in a punchy sauce built from chili crisp, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and a touch of vinegar — it hits every flavor note at once: spicy, umami, tangy, slightly sweet, deeply nutty. The recipe uses Lao Gan Ma chili crisp, the iconic Chinese condiment that has a fanatical cult following for good reason. Once you have a jar in your pantry, you will make these noodles weekly. Add a soft-boiled egg on top for the complete experience — the runny yolk mixing with the chili sauce is one of those combinations that makes your eyes roll back.

Nutrition estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. Values are per serving and may vary.

Why You'll Love It

  • 10 minutes — fastest restaurant-quality noodle dish possible
  • One bowl, minimal cleanup
  • Infinitely customizable heat level and toppings
  • Pantry ingredients you always have — no special shopping needed

Chili Crisp Noodles

Chili crisp noodles with soft boiled egg and sesame seeds
2 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Total
2
Servings
⭐ 4.9
Rating
420
Calories

Ingredients

  • 6oz lo mein or spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp chili crisp (Lao Gan Ma)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1Cook noodles al dente. Reserve ¼ cup water.
  2. 2Whisk sauce: chili crisp, soy, sesame, vinegar, garlic.
  3. 3Drain noodles and add to sauce bowl.
  4. 4Toss 60 sec until every noodle is coated.
  5. 5Add noodle water if sauce needs thinning.
  6. 6Top: green onion, sesame seeds, egg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chili crisp is a Chinese condiment — dried chili flakes and garlic fried in oil until crispy and intensely flavorful. Lao Gan Ma is the most popular brand, available at Asian grocery stores, Whole Foods, Target, and Amazon. It is one of the most versatile condiments you can own — you will put it on everything.
Fresh or dried lo mein, wheat noodles, or thick ramen noodles give the best chewy texture. Spaghetti or linguine are perfect substitutes if you do not have Asian noodles — they are essentially the same wheat noodle. Cook al dente for the best texture when tossed with the sauce.
Yes — a soft-boiled egg on top is the most popular addition (the yolk mixing into the chili sauce is extraordinary). Crispy tofu, shrimp sautéed in garlic, shredded rotisserie chicken, or ground pork all work beautifully. Add protein on top of the finished noodles.

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Nutrition Per Serving

420
Calories
12g
Protein
58g
Carbs
16g
Fat
3g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
740mg
Sodium
280mg
Potassium

Nutrition estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. Values are per serving and may vary.