Crispy Feta Fried Eggs (Printable)

Golden crispy feta forms a savory bed for perfectly fried eggs in this quick Mediterranean breakfast.

# What You’ll 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 such as parsley, dill, or chives, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Pour olive oil into a nonstick skillet and set over medium heat. Wait until the oil shimmers, indicating it is properly heated.
02 - Distribute crumbled feta evenly across the pan, forming two compact mounds approximately the size of a fried egg.
03 - Let the feta sizzle for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture.
04 - Carefully crack one egg directly into the center of each feta nest, keeping the yolk intact.
05 - Place the lid on the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the whites are fully set while the yolks remain runny. For firmer yolks, extend cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Transfer immediately to plates over toasted bread and garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The salty crunch of crispy feta against the creamy yolk is honestly breakfast magic that youll want to make every weekend
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant menu
02 -
  • I once tried using a stainless steel pan and the feta stuck terribly, so please trust me and only use a good nonstick skillet for this recipe
  • Resist the urge to flip the eggs because covering the pan creates this perfect gentle steam that cooks the top without disturbing that gorgeous crispy feta bottom layer
03 -
  • I have discovered that crumbling the feta into uneven, slightly larger chunks creates more texture variation and crispy edges than fine crumbles
  • If you are serving this for a crowd, you can easily scale it up but cook the eggs in batches rather than overcrowding the pan
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