Description
This Crispy Egg Salad recipe transforms classic egg salad into a crunchy, flavorful treat by pan-frying a cheesy egg mixture into crispy patties. Perfectly seasoned with sriracha, chives, and mozzarella, then served atop toasted bread with creamy avocado and spicy jalapeños for a delightful twist on a lunchtime favorite.
Ingredients
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 taste
- Black pepper, a few turns of cracked pepper
To Assemble
- 1 slice toasted bread
- Mashed or sliced avocado, to taste
- Jalapeño slices, to garnish
- Olive or avocado oil cooking spray, for pan frying
Instructions
- Mix the Egg Salad: Chop six hard-boiled eggs and place them in a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped chives, shredded mozzarella cheese, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Pan Fry the Egg Salad: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray it with olive or avocado oil cooking spray. Take about 1/4 cup of the egg mixture and form it into a patty. Place the patty carefully onto the hot skillet. Pan fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom is crispy and golden. Flip it gently and sear the other side for an additional 1 minute. Avoid overcooking to prevent the cheese from melting too much and making flipping difficult.
- Assemble: Toast a slice of your favorite bread. Spread a generous layer of mashed or sliced avocado on top. Place the crispy egg salad patty over the avocado layer. Garnish with a few jalapeño slices for an extra kick. Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Use kewpie mayonnaise for a richer, creamier flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the patties to maintain crispiness and ease in flipping.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your preferred spice level.
- This dish is best served immediately to retain crisp texture.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American