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Crispy Feta Fried Eggs
Emily

Crispy Feta Fried Eggs

A viral breakfast sensation featuring an egg fried inside a ring of crispy, golden feta cheese. Savory, salty, and ready in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg fresh
  • 2 oz feta cheese crumbled from a block
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes or chili crisp
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 small tortilla optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Non-stick Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
  2. Crumble the feta cheese into the pan in a circle shape, leaving a hole in the center. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbling and edges start to gold.
  3. Crack the egg gently into the center of the cheese ring.
  4. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes.
  5. Cover the pan with a lid. Reduce heat slightly to medium-low and cook for 2-3 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny.
  6. Serve immediately on a plate or over toast. If using a tortilla, place it over the egg before flipping to serve taco-style.

Notes

  • Do not add extra salt; the feta provides plenty of sodium.
  • Use a silicone spatula to gently loosen the cheese edges before sliding onto the plate.