Description
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs is a quick and flavorful breakfast recipe featuring a golden-brown melted feta crust around a perfectly cooked egg, served on a warm tortilla with smashed avocado, pickled onions, and a drizzle of chili oil. This dish balances creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors with an inviting texture, perfect for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ oz / 20g feta cheese
- 1 small tortilla or slice of toasted bread
- ¼ avocado
Seasonings and Garnishes
- Dried oregano, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil spray, as needed
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Pickled onions, for garnish
- Chili oil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Feta: Spray a small frying pan or skillet lightly with cooking oil and evenly crumble the feta cheese, making sure to cover the edges of the pan.
- Sauté the Feta: Over medium heat, let the feta cheese sizzle and melt gently for a couple of minutes until it starts forming a golden-brown crust without burning.
- Cook the Egg: Crack the egg carefully into the center of the pan onto the melted feta. Sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes over the egg. Cook the egg to your preferred doneness, whether that is medium or with a runny yolk.
- Warm the Tortilla: While the egg cooks, warm the tortilla using a gas stove, oven, or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Prepare the Avocado Base: Smash the avocado onto the warm tortilla and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Assemble and Garnish: When the egg is cooked and the feta crust is golden and crispy, gently lift it out with a spatula and place it on top of the avocado-covered tortilla. Garnish with pickled onions and drizzle chili oil over the top.
- Serve: Enjoy your Crispy Feta Fried Eggs immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet for best results and easier removal of the feta and egg.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Pickled onions add a tangy crunch, but substitutions like fresh sliced red onions can work if unavailable.
- The tortilla can be substituted with toasted bread for a different texture.
- To cook the egg more evenly, cover the pan with a lid for a minute if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
