Ingredients
- Feta cheese, crumbled or small cubes: 1/2 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Red pepper flakes (or Aleppo pepper): 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh dill or parsley, chopped: 1 tablespoon
- Flaky sea salt: To taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, sprinkle the feta cheese evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Step 2: Allow the feta to cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until the edges are deeply golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted slightly into the oil. Add the red pepper flakes and swirl them into the hot oil.
- Step 3: Carefully crack the eggs directly into the pan, positioning them among the pockets of crispy feta. Sprinkle the whites of the eggs with black pepper and a small pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Step 4: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the eggs for 2-4 minutes, until the whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny. For a more cooked top, you may cover the pan for the last 30 seconds.
- Step 5: Using a spatula, carefully transfer the crispy feta and fried eggs onto a serving plate, ensuring you scrape up all the crispy bits and flavored oil. Garnish immediately with the chopped fresh dill or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For the crispiest feta crust, ensure your pan is adequately hot and avoid pressing the cheese down, letting the oil work its magic to create deep golden edges before you crack the eggs.
- Serve these rich, flavorful eggs immediately alongside toasted sourdough or warm pita bread to effectively scoop up all the runny yolk and delicious spiced olive oil.
- This dish relies heavily on texture, so reheating is strongly discouraged as it will toughen the egg yolk and make the crispy feta chewy.
- If you have to store any leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a maximum of one day, but plan on enjoying them cold or chopped into a quick salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American