Description
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs combine the creamy saltiness of feta cheese with perfectly cooked fried eggs served atop a warm tortilla spread with smashed avocado and a squeeze of lemon juice. This quick and flavorful breakfast or brunch dish is garnished with pickled onions and chili oil for an extra kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ oz / 20 g feta cheese
- 1 small tortilla or slice of toasted bread
- ¼ avocado
Seasonings & Garnishes
- Dried oregano, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil spray
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Pickled onions, for garnish
- Chili oil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Pan and Feta: Spray a small frying pan or skillet with cooking oil, then crumble the feta cheese evenly across the pan including near the edges.
- Sauté Feta: Heat the pan over medium heat and allow the feta to sizzle and soften gently for about 2 minutes without burning, forming a crispy outer crust.
- Add Egg: Carefully crack the large egg into the center of the pan on top of the melted feta, then season the egg with dried oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Egg: Cook the egg until it reaches your preferred doneness, whether with a runny or medium yolk, letting the feta crust brown to a golden color.
- Warm Tortilla and Prepare Avocado: While the egg cooks, warm the tortilla using a gas stove, oven, or microwave. Smash the avocado onto the warm tortilla and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Assemble and Garnish: Once cooked, gently transfer the crispy feta and fried egg onto the avocado-covered tortilla using a spatula, then top with pickled onions and a drizzle of chili oil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier flipping and less sticking of feta cheese.
- If you prefer, substitute tortilla with a slice of toasted bread for a different texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Pickled onions can be replaced with thinly sliced fresh onions for a milder flavor.
- Olive oil spray works well but regular oil can be used sparingly to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
