Eggs may be simple, but TikTok has turned them into one of the internet’s most viral ingredients (Getty)
Eggs have always been the workhorse of the kitchen. Fry them, scramble them, boil them, repeat. That used to be the extent of it.
Scroll through TikTok now, however, and eggs are having something of a moment. Not the polite, British kind either. Think raw eggs whisked into steaming rice, sticky soy-cured yolks smashed over toast and soft-boiled eggs marinated in chilli, garlic and honey for days.
According to new research from British Lion Eggs, nearly eight in ten Gen Z Brits say they regularly stumble across new egg trends on social media, with many of those recipes borrowing from cuisines far beyond the UK – from Japanese tamago kake gohan to Korean “mayak” eggs.
It’s part of TikTok’s now familiar habit of taking something that already exists somewhere in the world and suddenly making it feel brand new again. For younger cooks, eggs are no longer just scrambled or fried – they’re the base of viral recipes that are quick, affordable and endlessly adaptable.
From Cajun egg boils and feta-fried eggs to Vietnamese egg coffee and high-protein chocolate pudding, these are the 12 egg trends currently blowing up online – and how to make them at home.
1. Cured egg yolks, two waysHoney and soy-cured egg yolks
A rich, savoury-sweet topping that turns runny yolks into a jammy condiment. Popular on TikTok, these cured yolks are typically served smashed over toast or grated over rice and noodles.
Serves: 4
Time: 15 minutes prep, 3-5 days curing
Ingredients:
4 egg yolks
120ml soy sauce
120ml runny honey
2cm fresh ginger, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red chilli, sliced
½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns
1 star anise
1 clove
To serve:
4 slices toasted sourdough
Sea salt
Method:
1. Add the soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, chilli, peppercorns, star anise and clove to a small saucepan.
2. Heat gently until just beginning to simmer, then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
3. Pour the cooled mixture into a shallow container.
4. Carefully separate the egg yolks and place them into the marinade.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 3-5 days until the yolks are thick and jammy.
6. Remove from the marinade and place onto toasted sourdough.
7. Smash gently and drizzle with a little of the curing liquid and a pinch of sea salt.
Serving suggestion: Also delicious grated or stirred into hot rice, noodles or pasta.
Salt-cured egg yolks
A punchy umami condiment made by curing egg yolks in salt and sugar until firm enough to grate. Popular on TikTok for adding a rich, parmesan-like finish to pasta, rice and vegetables.
Serves: 4-6
Time: 15 minutes prep, 7 days curing
Ingredients:
6 egg yolks
200g fine sea salt
100g caster sugar
Method:
1. Mix the salt and sugar together in a bowl until well combined.
2. Spread about two thirds of the mixture evenly across a shallow tray or baking dish.
3. Use the back of a spoon to make six small indentations in the mixture.
4. Carefully separate the eggs, placing each yolk into one of the indentations.
5. Gently cover the yolks completely with the remaining salt mixture.
6. Cover the tray with cling film and refrigerate for 7 days.
7. After curing, carefully remove the yolks and brush off excess salt.
8. Place on a lined baking tray and dry in the oven at 90C/70C fan for 1-2 hours, until firm.
Serving suggestion: Grate finely over pasta, risotto, rice or roasted vegetables, just as you would parmesan.
2. Muffin tin eggs
A simple meal-prep breakfast made by baking eggs in a muffin tray. Popular on TikTok as a quick way to prepare several eggs at once for sandwiches or breakfast bowls.
Serves: 6
Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
6 eggs
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Olive oil spray or 1 tsp oil
Optional fillings:
Chopped spinach
Grated cheese
Cooked bacon or ham
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan.
2. Lightly grease a muffin tin.
3. Crack one egg into each muffin hole.
4. Season with salt and pepper and add any fillings you like.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the whites are set.
6. If you prefer firmer yolks, bake for a further 2–3 minutes.
Serving suggestion: Serve in toasted English muffins with cheese and avocado.
3. High-protein egg chocolate pudding
A surprisingly creamy dessert made by blending boiled eggs with cocoa and milk. TikTok users love it for its high protein content.
Serves: 2
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
4 hard-boiled eggs
3 tbsp cocoa powder
200ml milk
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
1 ripe banana
Method:
1. Place the boiled eggs into a blender.
2. Add the cocoa powder, milk, honey and vanilla extract.
3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
5. Chill briefly before serving.
Serving suggestion: Top with berries, chopped nuts or grated dark chocolate.
4. Raw egg on rice (tamago kake gohan)
A classic Japanese comfort dish that has gone viral on TikTok. A raw egg is stirred into hot rice, creating a creamy, custard-like texture.
Serves: 1
Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 bowl freshly cooked white rice (about 200g)
1 very fresh egg (British Lion recommended)
1-2 tsp soy sauce
Optional toppings:
Furikake seasoning
Shredded nori
Spring onions
Method:
1. Place the steaming hot rice into a bowl.
2. Crack the egg directly over the rice.
3. Add soy sauce.
4. Mix quickly with chopsticks until the egg becomes creamy and frothy.
Serving suggestion: Finish with furikake, nori or sesame seeds.
5. Jammy soy eggs
Soft-boiled eggs marinated in a sweet-and-savoury soy mixture. Often used as a topping for ramen or rice bowls.
Serves: 4
Time: 15 minutes plus marinating
Ingredients:
4 eggs
60ml soy sauce
120ml water
1 tbsp sugar
Optional:
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chilli crunch
Method:
1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
2. Carefully add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes.
3. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
4. Peel the eggs.
5. Mix the soy sauce, water and sugar until dissolved.
6. Add sesame oil or chilli crunch if using.
7. Submerge the eggs in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Serving suggestion: slice in half and serve over ramen or rice bowls.
6. Cajun egg boil
Inspired by Southern US seafood boils, this TikTok trend coats boiled eggs in a rich, buttery Cajun sauce.
Serves: 3-4
Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
6 boiled eggs
115g unsalted butter
120ml chicken stock
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp lemon pepper
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
To serve:
Fresh parsley
Method:
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the stock and all the spices.
4. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Add the lemon juice.
6. Add the peeled eggs and spoon the sauce over them.
7. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes so the eggs absorb the flavours.
8. Serving suggestion: serve warm with rice or crusty bread.
7. Royalty omelette
A soft, steamed omelette that became viral on TikTok thanks to its silky texture.
Serves: 1
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 eggs
70-120ml boiling water or dashi
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp sesame oil
To serve:
Spring onions
Sesame seeds
Method:
1. Whisk the eggs with boiling water or dashi until smooth.
2. Pour into a lightly oiled frying pan over very low heat.
3. Cover immediately with a lid.
4. Cook gently for about 5 minutes until softly set.
5. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Serving suggestion: Top with spring onions and sesame seeds.
8. Fried feta eggs
One of TikTok’s most famous egg hacks: feta melts and crisps in the pan, creating a salty crust beneath the eggs.
Serves: 2
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 eggs
75g feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Optional:
Chilli flakes
Fresh parsley
Method:
1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Scatter the feta evenly across the pan.
3. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges begin to crisp.
4. Crack the eggs directly over the feta.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
Serving suggestion: Serve on toasted sourdough or in a tortilla with avocado.
9. Mayak eggs
A Korean dish often translated as “drug eggs” because they are so addictive. Jammy eggs are marinated in a sweet soy sauce mixture.
Serves: 4-6
Time: 25 minutes plus marinating
Ingredients:
12 eggs
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 spring onions, sliced
4 red chillies, sliced
250ml soy sauce
100ml water
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp fish sauce
100g honey
40g sesame seeds
Method:
1. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil.
2. Add the eggs and cook for 6 minutes.
3. Transfer immediately to iced water and peel.
4. Combine the garlic, spring onions, chillies, soy sauce, water, vinegar, fish sauce, honey and sesame seeds in a container.
5. Add the eggs and ensure they are fully submerged.
6. Refrigerate overnight or up to 4 days.
Serving suggestion: Serve halved over steamed rice.
10. Egg flight (six ways)
TikTok’s “egg flight” trend serves several boiled eggs with different toppings so you can taste and rate each one.
Serves: 2
Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
6 boiled eggs
Suggested toppings:
Peanut butter and jam
Tuna mayonnaise with seaweed
Pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
Greek yoghurt with cucumber and mint
Mayonnaise with gherkin and Dijon mustard
Hummus with olives and sumac
Method:
1. Boil eggs to your preferred doneness and peel.
2. Cut each egg in half.
3. Arrange on a plate.
4. Top each egg with a different topping combination.
Serving suggestion: Serve as a snack platter and rate each flavour out of 10.
11. Serrano, onion and lime boiled eggs
A Mexican-inspired egg snack that combines chilli heat with citrus freshness.
Serves: 2
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
4 boiled eggs
1 serrano chilli, finely sliced
¼ small red onion, finely sliced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt
Method:
1. Peel the boiled eggs and cut them in half.
2. Scatter over the serrano chilli and sliced onion.
3. Drizzle with lime juice.
4. Season with salt.
Serving suggestion: Serve with tortillas or avocado.
12. Vietnamese egg coffee
A sweet Vietnamese drink made by whipping egg yolks with sugar to create a rich foam over coffee.
Serves: 2
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 egg yolks
2 tbsp condensed milk
2 tsp sugar
2 cups strong hot coffee
Method:
1. Whisk the egg yolks, condensed milk and sugar together until thick and pale.
2. Pour hot coffee into two cups.
3. Spoon the creamy egg mixture on top.
Serving suggestion: Stir the foam into the coffee before drinking.
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