Hard boiled eggs smothered in a garlicky, buttery Cajun sauce! These cajun boiled eggs went viral on TikTok for a reason. They're spicy, savory, a little sweet and deeply satisfying. It comes together in 20 minutes and is packed with protein! The sauce is so good, you'll want to put it on everything!
This Tiktok egg boil inspired me to make my Vietnamese Cajun pasta! The same flavorful and garlicky flavor, in a saucy pasta dish!
What is the TikTok Egg Boil?
The viral TikTok egg boil are hard or soft boiled eggs smothered in a flavorful Cajun sauce made of spices, butter, garlic, and chicken broth! It first went viral on TikTok in 2023 and has been loved on the internet ever since!
The best way to make this sauce extra saucy is not by adding more butter, but by adding more broth! I like to use low sodium chicken broth for less salt, since there is enough salt in the seasonings! Add in some cayenne if you like a little more heat and adjust the seasonings to your liking. It's a fun and more delicious way to enjoy hard boiled eggs for breakfast!
Why you'll love this Cajun Egg Boil Recipe
- Ready in 20 minutes
- Meal prep friendly
- High protein and low carb
- Works as a snack, appetizer, or full meal
Jump to:
- What is the TikTok Egg Boil?
- Why you'll love this Cajun Egg Boil Recipe
- Ingredients
- How to make hard boiled eggs
- How to make jammy eggs
- How to make the garlic Cajun butter
- Top Tips for the Best Cajun Boiled Eggs
- Swaps and Variations
- How to serve Cajun boiled eggs
- How to store Cajun boiled eggs
- FAQ
- Other recipes to try:
- Cajun Boiled Eggs (The VIRAL TikTok Egg Boil Recipe)
Ingredients
- Eggs: The star of the show. Make them fresh or use store bought for a quick 5 minute meal.
- Butter: Use unsalted!
- Garlic cloves: Fresh garlic cloves are best for a stronger flavor.
- Old Bay seasoning: A classic in Cajun boils.
- Paprika: Adds color and a subtle smoky sweetness.
- Sugar: Balances out the heat and saltiness.
- Lemon pepper: Gives the sauce a bright, citrusy flavor.
- Onion powder: Adds a subtle savory and sweet note.
- Oregano: For a mild earthy and peppery flavor.
- Low sodium chicken broth: Loosens the sauce for a pourable and dip-able consistency. Low sodium is a must so it's not too salty!
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make hard boiled eggs
For this recipe, I am making hard boiled eggs, but directions are below if you prefer jammy eggs!
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs in and cook for 10-12 minutes. 10 minutes will give you a set yolk that is still moist. 12 minutes will give you a full set and drier yellow yolk. I prefer cooking mine for 10 minutes.
- Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath and let them cool for 5 minutes. Peel under running water and set aside.
How to make jammy eggs
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs in and cook for 7 minutes.
- Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath and let them cool for 5 minutes. Carefully peel under running water and set aside. Note that these eggs will be more delicate to peel, since the yolk will not be set.
How to make the garlic Cajun butter
- In a pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add in minced garlic and saute until softened, about 1 minute.
- Add all the seasonings and sugar into the pan and stir for a minute to bloom spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the heat to a gentle boil and reduce it to a simmer until the sauce reduces slightly. Remove from heat and pour directly over the hard boiled eggs and enjoy!
Top Tips for the Best Cajun Boiled Eggs
- Don't skip the ice bath! This stops the eggs from cooking and makes peeling the eggs easier.
- Saute the garlic until just softened and no more. We're not trying to brown the garlic.
- Taste before serving. Different brands of seasonings may be saltier than others, so be sure to taste and dilute with more low sodium broth or water if it's too salty!
- Make extra sauce if you're planning to eat this with rice or other grains and protein!
Swaps and Variations
- For the protein:
- Use soft boiled eggs for a jammy center! Instructions on how to make jammy eggs are above.
- Add shrimp for more protein or even swap out the eggs for just shrimp!
- Make this sauce and pour it over cooked salmon for an omega-3 filled lunch.
- For the sauce:
- Swap chicken broth with low sodium vegetable broth or water for a vegetarian alternative.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or a couple squirts of Sriracha for a little kick!
- A squeeze of lemon juice at the end can brighten it up!
How to serve Cajun boiled eggs
- Eat it as is for a high protein, low carb meal.
- Serve it over jasmine rice and let the rice soak up all the sauce!
- Spoon it over grits for a southern inspired bowl!
How to store Cajun boiled eggs
Store the Cajun boiled eggs in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
FAQ
Yes! This whole dish can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days! When ready to enjoy, heat it in a pot over low heat until the sauce loosens and the egg is heated through.
Store bought hard boiled eggs is actually the best hack for making this a 5 minute meal! Make the Cajun butter sauce and pour it right on top of the store bought hard boiled eggs!
Other recipes to try:
Cajun Boiled Eggs (The VIRAL TikTok Egg Boil Recipe)
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 ½ tsps Old Bay seasoning
- 1 ½ tsps paprika
- 1 ½ tsps sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Make the hard boiled eggs
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs in and cook for 10-12 minutes. 10 minutes will give you a set yolk that is still moist. 12 minutes will give you a full set and drier yellow yolk. I prefer cooking mine for 10 minutes.6 eggs
- Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath and let them cool for 5 minutes. Peel under running water and set aside.
Make the garlic Cajun butter
- In a pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add in minced garlic and saute until softened, about 1 minute.1 tablespoon butter, 6 garlic cloves
- Add all the seasonings and sugar into the pan and stir for a minute to bloom spices.1 ½ tsps Old Bay seasoning, 1 ½ tsps paprika, ½ teaspoon lemon pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon oregano, 1 ½ tsps sugar
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the heat to a gentle boil and reduce it to a simmer until the sauce reduces slightly. Remove from heat and pour directly over the hard boiled eggs and enjoy!¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
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Notes
- Don't skip the ice bath! This stops the eggs from cooking and makes peeling the eggs easier.
- Saute the garlic until just softened and no more. We're not trying to brown the garlic.
- Taste before serving. Different brands of seasonings may be saltier than others, so be sure to taste and dilute with more low sodium broth or water if it's too salty!
- Make extra sauce if you're planning to eat this with rice or other grains and protein!
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