Crispy Feta Fried Eggs (Printable)

Eggs fried over a bed of golden, crispy feta for a savory crunch and creamy center—perfect for toast or salads.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

→ Eggs

02 - 2 large eggs

→ Oils & Fats

03 - 1.5 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

04 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ To Serve

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pour olive oil into a nonstick skillet and set over medium heat. Wait until the oil shimmers and ripples slightly across the surface.
02 - Distribute crumbled feta evenly across the pan, forming two distinct circular mounds approximately the diameter of a fried egg.
03 - Let the feta cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. Listen for the sizzle and watch for the edges to turn golden brown and develop a crispy texture.
04 - Crack one egg directly into the center of each feta nest. The feta should form a rim around the egg white.
05 - Place the lid on the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. The egg whites should become fully opaque while the yolks remain liquid. For firmer yolks, extend cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Slide onto plates and serve immediately over toasted bread, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salty crunch of crispy feta pairs perfectly with runny yolks
  • Ready in under 15 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • The feta will splatter when it hits the oil so have a lid ready
  • Nonstick pans are essential here or the feta will stubbornly stick
03 -
  • A lid with a glass window lets you monitor without releasing precious heat
  • Room temperature eggs cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
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