Crispy Egg Salad Recipe
This Crispy Egg Salad recipe reinvents the classic egg salad by pan-frying it to create deliciously crispy edges while retaining a creamy, flavorful interior. Combining chopped hard-boiled eggs with mozzarella, mayonnaise, sriracha, and fresh chives, it’s pan-fried into golden patties and served atop toasted bread with avocado and jalapeño slices for a satisfying, warm sandwich that’s perfect for breakfast or lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Egg Salad
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (kewpie mayonnaise optional)
- ½ tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
- Kosher salt, to season
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- 1 slice toasted bread
- Sliced or mashed avocado
- Few slices of jalapeño
- Olive or avocado oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix the Egg Salad: In a bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped chives, shredded mozzarella cheese, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray it with olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Pan Fry the Egg Mixture: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the egg salad mixture onto the hot skillet, spreading it gently into a patty shape. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is crispy and golden. Carefully flip the patty and sear for an additional 1 minute on the other side. Avoid overcooking to prevent the cheese from melting too much and making flipping difficult.
- Toast the Bread and Prepare the Base: While the egg salad patties cook, toast a slice of bread until golden and crisp. Spread a layer of sliced or mashed avocado on the toast to add creaminess and flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place the crispy egg salad patty on top of the avocado-covered toast. Add a few slices of jalapeño on top for a spicy kick. Serve warm and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet and cooking spray to easily flip the patties without breaking.
- Do not over-fry the egg patties to keep them tender inside and crispy outside.
- Kewpie mayonnaise adds a richer flavor but regular mayonnaise works just as well.
- Adjust sriracha amount to control the spice level.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy texture before it softens.
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