Crispy Egg Salad Recipe
This Crispy Egg Salad recipe transforms traditional egg salad into a deliciously crispy and cheesy delight. With chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with mozzarella, sriracha, mayonnaise, and chives, then pan-fried to golden perfection, it’s served atop toasted bread with creamy avocado and spicy jalapeños for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Egg Salad Mixture
- 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, a few turns
To Serve
- 1 slice toasted bread
- Sliced or mashed avocado, for layering
- Jalapeño slices, for garnish
- Olive or avocado oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix the Egg Salad: Chop six hard-boiled eggs and place them into a bowl. Add mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped chives, shredded mozzarella cheese, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to combine flavors evenly.
- Pan Fry the Egg Salad: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray it with olive or avocado oil cooking spray. Spoon about ¼ cup of the egg mixture onto the hot skillet, pressing slightly to form a compact patty. Pan-fry for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy. Carefully flip and cook the other side for an additional minute. Avoid overcooking to keep the cheese from melting excessively and to maintain easy handling.
- Assemble: Toast a slice of bread to your liking. Add a generous layer of sliced or mashed avocado on top of the toast. Place the crispy egg salad patty on the avocado layer and garnish with several slices of jalapeño. Serve warm and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use kewpie mayonnaise for a creamier and slightly tangier flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness.
- Do not overcook the egg salad patties to prevent excessive melting of cheese and difficulty in flipping.
- Serving the dish warm maximizes the crispy texture and flavor contrast.
- Jalapeño slices add a spicy kick but can be omitted or substituted with milder peppers as desired.
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