Crispy Feta Fried Egg Avocado Toast — A Breakfast Worth Waking Up For
This crispy feta fried egg avocado toast comes together in under 15 minutes and feels like a proper cafe breakfast made right at home. Creamy avocado, salty feta, and a perfectly crispy egg on thick toasted sourdough — it is the kind of morning meal that actually keeps you full.
By AmeliaUpdated 
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Use the visual cues in the instructions and adjust seasoning to taste.
Method
Toast the bread
Pop both slices of bread into a toaster or under the grill and toast until deep golden and crisp. You want a solid crunch that can hold the toppings without going limp.
Mash the avocado
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and a generous pinch of black pepper. Mash with a fork to your preferred texture — I like it a little chunky rather than completely smooth. Taste it, but hold off on adding salt until you have tasted the feta.
Fry the eggs
Heat the olive oil in a small non-stick or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is properly hot and shimmering, crack in the eggs carefully. Let them cook undisturbed for about 2 to 3 minutes. You are looking for fully set whites with crispy lacy edges and a yolk that is still a little runny. If you prefer a firmer yolk, just cover the pan for the last minute.
Assemble the toasts
Spread the mashed avocado generously over both slices of toasted bread. Lay a fried egg on top of each one. Scatter the crumbled feta evenly over both toasts, then sprinkle the red pepper flakes on top.
Finish and serve
Add a small handful of fresh parsley leaves or microgreens on top, crack over a little more black pepper, and serve immediately while the egg is still hot and the toast is still crisp.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this vegan?
Yes, easily. Skip the egg and feta, use a good plant-based cheese, and add a few slices of marinated tofu or a sprinkle of hemp seeds for protein. It is a different dish but still really good.
How do I pick a ripe avocado?
Gently press the skin near the stem end. It should give just slightly without feeling mushy. If the small brown stem cap pops off easily and the flesh underneath looks green, you are good to go.
What bread works best?
Sourdough is my first choice because it toasts up sturdy and has enough flavour to stand up to the toppings. A dense whole grain loaf is a close second. Either way, slice it at least half an inch thick.
Is this actually a healthy breakfast?
It really is. You get healthy monounsaturated fats from the avocado, good quality protein and choline from the egg, and a decent amount of fibre from the whole grain bread. Keeping an eye on portion size and not going overboard with the feta is really all it takes.
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