Crispy Egg Salad with Mozzarella, Sriracha, and Avocado Recipe
This Crispy Egg Salad recipe transforms traditional egg salad by pan-frying it into golden, cheesy patties that are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Combined with spicy sriracha, fresh chives, and melty mozzarella, served on toasted bread with avocado and jalapeño slices, this dish makes a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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 sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, a few turns
For Cooking
- Olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray
To Serve
- Slices of toasted bread
- Sliced or mashed avocado
- Jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Mix the Egg Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped chives, shredded mozzarella cheese, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are 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 about 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 the patty and sear the other side for an additional 1 minute. Avoid overcooking to prevent the cheese from melting excessively, which makes flipping difficult.
- Assemble: Toast your bread slices until crisp. Spread a layer of sliced or mashed avocado on the toast, then top with the warm, crispy egg salad patty. Add a few jalapeño slices on top for an extra kick. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs that are properly hard-boiled and cooled for best texture.
- Kewpie mayonnaise adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess but regular mayonnaise works well too.
- Be gentle when flipping the patties to keep them intact.
- Adjust sriracha quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispiness of the patties.
Keywords: crispy egg salad, pan-fried egg salad, egg salad patties, cheesy egg salad, spicy egg salad
