Description
Mediterranean mornings come alive with crispy feta fried eggs, a simple yet spectacular dish blending golden-edged eggs and crumbled tangy cheese. Salt, pepper, and fresh herbs elevate this quick skillet sensation into a breakfast masterpiece you’ll crave from first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) feta cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon juice
- Pickled onions
- Chili oil
Oil and Bread:
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil spray
- 1 small tortilla or slice of toasted bread
- 1/4 avocado
Instructions
- Prepare a small frying pan by generously coating with cooking spray, creating an even layer that prevents sticking.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese across the entire pan surface, ensuring complete coverage including the edges.
- Place pan over medium heat, allowing cheese to gradually melt and develop a crispy, golden texture for approximately 2-3 minutes without burning.
- Carefully crack an egg directly into the center of the sizzling feta cheese, maintaining a steady hand.
- Enhance flavor by sprinkling dried oregano and red pepper flakes across the egg, creating a delicate seasoning layer.
- Cook the egg until whites are set and yolk reaches desired consistency, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Simultaneously warm a tortilla using preferred method – stovetop, oven, or microwave – until slightly pliable.
- Mash ripe avocado onto the warm tortilla, incorporating a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor profile.
- Gently transfer the crispy feta-encrusted egg from pan onto the prepared avocado tortilla using a thin spatula.
- Garnish with tangy pickled onions and drizzle chili oil for an extra layer of complexity.
- Serve immediately while the egg remains hot and cheese maintains its crisp texture.
Notes
- Cheese Spreading Pro Crumble feta evenly across the pan, creating a complete cheese base that ensures maximum crispy texture and flavor coverage.
- Heat Management Watch the cheese carefully, allowing it to sizzle and develop a golden crust without burning by maintaining medium heat and occasional pan movement.
- Egg Placement Crack the egg gently into the center of the melted cheese to create a perfect union between runny yolk and crispy cheese foundation.
- Customization Options Swap tortilla with gluten-free alternatives like cauliflower flatbread for low-carb diets, or use dairy-free cheese for vegan adaptations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg