Crispy Feta Fried Eggs (Print Version)

Eggs sizzled over golden feta for a crispy, creamy breakfast perfect with toast or fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Eggs

02 - 2 large eggs

→ Oils & Fats

03 - 1.5 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

04 - 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

→ To Serve

06 - 2 slices crusty bread, toasted
07 - Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives), chopped

# How To:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly into two small nests in the pan, each about the size of a fried egg.
03 - Allow the feta to sizzle for 1-2 minutes until it begins to brown and crisp at the edges.
04 - Gently crack one egg into the center of each feta nest.
05 - Cover the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny. For firmer yolks, cook 1-2 minutes longer.
06 - Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately over toasted bread and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its breakfast that feels fancy enough for brunch but takes 12 minutes from start to finish
  • The combination of crispy salty feta and rich runny yolks is pure Mediterranean comfort
02 -
  • Cast iron or stainless steel pans will cause the feta to stick despite the oil, nonstick is essential here
  • The feta needs to be in the pan for at least 90 seconds to develop that crispy texture, do not rush this step
03 -
  • Pat your feta dry with paper towels before crumbling for extra crispy results
  • If your yolks break while cracking, still cook everything together and call it a feta scrambled breakfast
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