Crispy Feta Fried Eggs
These crispy feta fried eggs cook inside an open ring of crumbled cheese until golden, lacy edges form around a tender center. Served on warm pita with hummus, tomatoes, and dill in 8 minutes.
Equipment
- Pan
- stove
Ingredients
- 2 sprays olive oil spray
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg
- ⅛ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 pita bread
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 4 halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Coat a nonstick skillet with the olive oil spray, warm it over medium heat, and arrange the feta in a loose ring before cracking the egg into the opening. The white should spread against the exposed pan and meet the cheese around its edges.
- Immediately reduce the burner to medium-low, add the red pepper flakes and the pinch of salt and pepper, and continue cooking to your preferred doneness. Look for opaque whites and a golden cheese border that smells toasted rather than sharp or scorched.
- Warm the pita on the stovetop, turning it as needed to develop the char you prefer. The bread should feel warm and flexible with scattered toasted patches.
- Cover the warm pita with hummus, transfer the feta egg onto it, and finish with the cherry tomatoes and dill. The finished serving should have an intact cheese edge with the fresh toppings scattered across the egg.
Notes
Ingredient tip: Crumble block feta packed in brine by hand and drain excess liquid before cooking, as pre-crumbled brands may contain starches that change how the cheese softens and browns.
Texture tip: Arrange the cheese in a loose ring rather than a thick mound so moisture can cook away and form a firm golden crust instead of soft cheese underneath.
Doneness: If the whites near the yolk stay translucent, keep the heat low and briefly cover the pan for about 60 seconds, then uncover so the crust does not soften.
Serving tip: Serve immediately from the skillet for the best crunch, and keep the hummus, cut tomatoes, and chopped dill in separate covered containers in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.