Description
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs is a simple and flavorful breakfast recipe featuring a golden brown crust of sautéed feta cheese topped with a perfectly cooked fried egg. Served on a warm tortilla spread with smashed avocado and garnished with pickled onions and chili oil, this dish combines creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors 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
- Lemon juice, a squeeze
- Pickled onions for garnish
- Chili oil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Spray a small fry pan or skillet lightly with cooking oil spray, then crumble the feta cheese evenly across the pan, ensuring the edges are covered as well.
- Sauté the Feta: Heat the pan over medium heat and allow the feta to sizzle and sauté for about 2 minutes until it begins to melt and form a golden brown crust, taking care not to burn it.
- Add the Egg: Gently crack the large egg into the center of the pan over the feta crust.
- Season the Egg: Sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes over the egg according to your taste preferences.
- Cook the Egg: Allow the egg to cook to your desired doneness, whether medium or with a runny yolk, while the feta crust continues to crisp.
- Warm the Tortilla: Warm the tortilla on a gas stove, in the oven, or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Prepare the Avocado: Smash the avocado and spread it evenly over the warmed tortilla, then add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the egg is cooked and the feta crust is golden, carefully remove it from the pan using a spatula and place it on top of the avocado-covered tortilla.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with chili oil and add pickled onions as garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your Crispy Feta Fried Eggs!
Notes
- Use a non-stick pan for easier removal of the crispy feta and egg.
- You can substitute the tortilla with toasted bread for a gluten-free option if using gluten-free bread.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or chives as garnish.
- If you prefer, cook the egg covered for a minute to help the whites set without flipping the egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
