It’s my perfect breakfast: Biting into a crispy, golden-brown ring of pan-fried feta cheese, surrounding a perfectly cooked egg with a perfectly runny yolk, all wrapped in a toasted flour tortilla spread with creamy, ripe avocado. Add a drizzle of chili crisp or a scattering of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. The combination of textures and flavors is just incredible—crispy, creamy, salty, spicy.
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I love a good breakfast that feels indulgent without requiring a ton of effort. Crispy Feta Fried Eggs hit that sweet spot perfectly. It requires just a handful of ingredients and takes only a few minutes to make, but wow! This is totally a dish worth getting out of bed for.
This dish is inspired by the Mediterranean way of combining simple, high-quality ingredients to create something truly delicious. Feta cheese, a staple in Greek cuisine, adds a rich, tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with the egg. The chili crisp or chili oil gives it a little kick, making this breakfast a great way to start your day with a burst of flavor.
This dish is versatile enough to enjoy at any time of the day—just switch up the sides and you’ve got a light lunch or dinner ready to go.
Ingredients You Need
Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty breakfast:
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil spray: For preventing the cheese and egg from sticking to the skillet.
- Egg: The star of the show. Fresh, free-range eggs will give you the best flavor.
- Feta cheese: Crumbled. Look for good-quality feta; it makes all the difference.
- Crushed red pepper: Adds a spicy kick. Use according to your heat preference. I also like to add a drizzle of chili crisp or sriracha to make it extra.
- Tortilla or flatbread: Toasted over a gas burner or in a skillet to provide a sturdy base for your egg.
- Avocado: Adds creaminess. You can substitute guacamole if you have some on hand.
- Green onion or fresh herbs: To add a fresh, herby finish to the dish.
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How to Make It
Making Crispy Feta Fried Eggs is straightforward and quick. Here’s how:
- Heat a skillet with some oil.
- Add the crumbled feta in a ring around the edge of the skillet and cook until the cheese melts and begins to sizzle.
- Crack the egg into the the center of the ring of cheese.
- Sprinkle the egg with a pinch of salt.
- Let the egg cook for a few minutes until the white starts to set around the edges.
- Drizzle chili crisp or chili oil over the top, or sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
- Continue cooking until the egg reaches your desired doneness and the cheese is golden brown and crispy.
- While the egg is cooking, toast the flatbread or tortilla and spread the mashed avocado on top. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Once the egg is ready, lift or slide it along with the crispy cheese, onto the flatbread or tortilla, garnish with herbs, and serve immediately.
More Ways to Serve Fried Eggs
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs wrapped in a tortilla are a delicious way to serve fried eggs. You could also put the feta fried eggs on top of avocado toast. I also love fried eggs on top of a bowl of gochujang noodles.
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs
Robin Donovan
Ingredients
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil spray
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- Kosher salt
- Chili crisp chili oil, or crushed red pepper
- 1 flatbread round or tortilla warmed or toasted
- ¼ avocado
- Thinly sliced green onion julienned basil, or chopped fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a small (6- or 7-inch) nonstick skillet with oil and heat it over medium heat. Add the feta in a ring around the edge of the skillet.
- Let the cheese heat up for a minute or two until it begins to melt and sizzle. Gently crack the egg into the skillet in the center of the ring of cheese.
- Sprinkle the egg with salt and let it cook for a few minutes. Once the egg white has begun to set fully around the edges, drizzle chili crisp or chili oil over the top or sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Let the egg continue to cook until it reaches your desired doneness.
- While the egg is cooking, toast the flatbread or tortilla and then spread the mashed avocado on top. Season another pinch of salt.
- When the egg is cooked to your liking and the cheese has become golden brown and crisp, lift or slide the whole thing on top of the flatbread or tortilla.
- Garnish with green onion or herbs and more of the chili crisp or chili oil if desired.
