Dinner

Crispy Feta and Fried Egg Tortilla Recipe

ByCleo Brixton December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Introduction

This Crispy Feta and Fried Egg Tortilla is a simple yet flavorful breakfast or brunch option that combines creamy avocado with salty feta and a perfectly cooked egg. It’s quick to prepare and packed with satisfying textures and bright flavors.

A white plate with a small tortilla as the base is topped with fresh green avocado spread on the tortilla's bottom layer. Above the avocado is a round, slightly browned and melted layer of cheese covering almost the entire tortilla, with a sunny-side-up fried egg placed centrally on top. The egg yolk is bright yellow and glossy, sprinkled with black pepper and red chili flakes. Around the plate on a white marbled surface with a beige striped cloth are whole tomatoes, halved avocado, two stacked tortillas, a small white bowl filled with crumbled cheese, and a blue-green egg carton. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 Free Range Egg
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 Flour Tortilla
1/2 Avocado
Dried Oregano, to taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
1 teaspoon Lime Juice
Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a small frying pan over medium heat and brush it with the olive oil.
Step 2: Add the crumbled feta cheese in a circle around the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it starts sizzling and turns golden brown.
Step 3: Gently crack the egg into the center of the pan. Season with dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt (optional), and black pepper.
Step 4: Cook until the feta is crispy and the egg reaches your desired doneness, whether medium or runny.
Step 5: Warm the flour tortilla on a gas stove or in a separate pan.
Step 6: Slice the avocado and drizzle it with lime juice. Lightly mash it with a fork.
Step 7: Spread the mashed avocado on the warm tortilla, top with the crispy feta and fried egg, then serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley on top before serving.
Use a corn tortilla for a gluten-free option.
Add a splash of hot sauce if you like more heat.
Swap feta for goat cheese or halloumi for a different twist.

Storage

This dish is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store the components separately in airtight containers for up to 1 day in the refrigerator. Reheat the egg and feta gently in a pan to avoid overcooking, and warm the tortilla before assembling again.

How to Serve

A white plate holds a layered open flatbread dish starting with a warm, lightly charred flatbread base. On top, there is a layer of fresh bright green lettuce covering part of the flatbread. Above the lettuce, there is a melted layer of white cheese with a slightly browned and bubbly texture around the edges. Centered on the cheese layer is a sunny side-up fried egg with a vibrant yellow yolk, slightly glossy, and sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes and dried herbs. The dish is surrounded by fresh tomatoes on the vine, a halved avocado showing its green interior, a bowl of crumbled cheese, and a carton of free-range eggs. The setting is all on a soft beige cloth over a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-crumbled feta cheese?

Yes, pre-crumbled feta works well, just be sure to cook it carefully to achieve that crispy texture without burning.

How can I make this dish vegan?

To make a vegan version, replace the fried egg with a tofu scramble and use a vegan feta alternative or pan-fried slices of firm tofu seasoned with nutritional yeast.