Description
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs are a delightful breakfast or brunch dish featuring a perfectly cooked egg nestled on a warm tortilla with smashed avocado, topped with crispy, golden-brown feta cheese and garnished with pickled onions and chili oil for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ oz / 20g feta cheese
- 1 small tortilla or slice of toasted bread
- ¼ avocado
Seasonings & Garnishes
- Dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil spray
- Lemon juice
- Pickled onions for garnish
- Chili oil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Spray a small frying pan or skillet with cooking oil and crumble the feta cheese evenly across the pan, making sure to cover the outside circle of the pan as well.
- Sauté the feta: Heat the pan over medium heat and allow the feta cheese to sizzle and soften for a couple of minutes without burning, creating a golden brown crust.
- Add the egg: Gently crack the large egg into the center of the pan on top of the feta cheese then season with dried oregano and red pepper flakes. Cook the egg to your preferred doneness, whether with a runny yolk or fully set.
- Warm the tortilla: While the egg cooks, warm the tortilla or toasted bread using a gas stove, oven, or microwave.
- Prepare the avocado: Smash the avocado and spread it evenly over the warm tortilla. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top for brightness.
- Assemble the dish: Once the egg is cooked and the feta has formed a crispy crust, gently lift it with a spatula and place it onto the avocado-topped tortilla.
- Garnish and serve: Top the dish with pickled onions and drizzle with chili oil. Serve immediately to enjoy the combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent feta and egg from sticking.
- If you prefer, substitute the tortilla with toasted bread for a different texture.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil and red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
- Pickled onions add a tangy crunch but can be swapped with fresh thinly sliced red onions if unavailable.
- For a richer flavor, use olive oil spray instead of neutral cooking oil spray.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
