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Fried Egg Salad with Spicy Mayo Recipe

4.5 from 51 reviews

This Fried Egg Salad with Spicy Mayo is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines crispy fried eggs with a creamy, mildly spicy dressing. Perfect as a sandwich filling or served alongside bread, crackers, or salad, it’s a quick option for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The combination of garlic spread, dijon mustard, and sriracha mayo brings a delicious kick that complements the richness of the eggs and cheese.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 slice white cheese (Swiss, provolone, or havarti)

Spicy Mayo Dressing

  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Japanese Kewpie mayo)
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp garlic spread (Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods recommended)
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Fry eggs over medium: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over high heat. Once the oil is hot, crack the two eggs side by side into the pan, keeping them separate. Sprinkle lightly with salt and cracked black pepper. Cook undisturbed on one side for 2 minutes, until the edges are crispy and the whites begin to firm. Flip the eggs gently and cook for another 15 seconds for runny yolks, or 2 minutes for hard yolks. Turn off the heat and let the eggs sit in the pan for about 1 minute before removing.
  2. Toast bread (optional): While the eggs are cooking, toast two slices of bread if you prefer your egg salad served as a toasted sandwich. This egg salad is also delicious on plain bread or a crusty baguette.
  3. Prepare the egg salad: Transfer the fried eggs to a bowl. Using kitchen scissors, cut the eggs into small, bite-sized pieces. Add mayonnaise, sriracha, garlic spread, and dijon mustard to the bowl. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly until the dressing coats the eggs evenly.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the spicy fried egg salad with your choice of bread, crackers, or a simple green salad for a satisfying meal or snack.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha or omitting it completely for a milder flavor.
  • If you prefer a different cheese, opt for a mild, melty white cheese like havarti or provolone.
  • Using kitchen scissors simplifies cutting the eggs and helps retain their shape.
  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise such as Japanese Kewpie mayo.
  • This recipe can be made gluten-free by serving with gluten-free bread or crackers.

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