Crispy Egg Salad
A deliciously crispy twist on classic egg salad featuring pan-fried egg mixture with melted mozzarella, sriracha, and chives served on toasted bread with creamy avocado and jalapeño slices for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: Pan frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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 taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, a few turns
To Serve
- 1 slice of bread, toasted
- ½ avocado, sliced or mashed
- Jalapeño slices, to taste
- Olive or avocado oil cooking spray, for pan frying
Instructions
- Mix the Egg Salad: In a bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped chives, shredded mozzarella cheese, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well incorporated.
- Pan Fry the Egg Salad: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray it with olive or avocado oil cooking spray. Scoop a dollop (~1/4 cup) of the egg mixture onto the hot pan, shaping it into a patty. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then carefully flip and sear the other side for another 1 minute. Avoid frying too long to prevent excessive melting of the cheese which makes flipping difficult.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Toast your slice of bread to your liking. Spread a layer of mashed or sliced avocado on top of the toast. Place the crispy egg salad patty on the avocado layer, then add jalapeño slices for a spicy finish. Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use kewpie mayonnaise for a richer, tangier flavor.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control the spiciness of the egg salad.
- Be gentle when flipping the egg salad patty to keep it from breaking.
- Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy the crisp texture.
- Can be served on your favorite bread or as a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: crispy egg salad, egg salad sandwich, pan fried egg salad, mozzarella egg salad, sriracha egg salad, avocado egg sandwich
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