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Fried Boiled Eggs

By Snejana Andreeva

on Jan 10, 2025

Have you ever been torn between a boiled 🥚 and a fried egg 🍳? Well guess what! You no longer need to choose! Inspired by my foodie friend Suzy from The Mediterranean Dish , these Egyptian Fried Boiled Eggs bring you the best of both worlds. Think creamy yolks, wrapped in firm but smooth egg whites, surrounded by a crispy, golden crust that takes the classic boiled egg to another level 🤯. It’s the combo you didn’t know you needed, but once you try it, you won’t want your boiled eggs any other way. Consider yourself influenced!

• Why You’ll Love Fried Boiled Eggs
• How to Prepare
• Nonna’s Tip 👩‍🍳
• Variations and Substitutions for Fried Boiled Eggs
• Similar Recipes
• Secrets to Perfect Results
• Best Served With
• Common Questions
• Fried Boiled Eggs Recipe

Why You’ll Love Fried Boiled Eggs

Boiled eggs, but make them bougie 💅. That’s how I’d describe these Egyptian Fried Boiled Eggs. As a fairly consistent boiled egg consumer, I had to give these a try because if there is a way to upgrade a classic dish , your girl is all in 🙌! And upgrade it did! Now listen, I’m all for keeping things simple. But in this instance, taking that extra step and frying those boiled eggs in olive oil , takes them to a whole new level of flavor and texture that’s worth the side-eye from team #basicboiledeggs 👀. Trust me, the crispy crust adds a magic touch that just speaks to my soul – and who doesn’t love a good crunch? That crispiness really does take any dish from basic to wow .

You can enjoy these Fried Boiled Eggs however you like – for breakfast, as a high-protein snack , tossed into a cobb salad, or even on top of a simple salad like the Greek one I made. No matter how you serve them, the difference in flavor and texture will will have you converted to team #friedboiledeggs for good!

How to Prepare

🫒 Lightly coat the bottom of a ceramic, non-stick pan with olive oil.

🥚 Warm over medium heat and carefully add your peeled, whole hard-boiled eggs to the pan.

👩‍🍳 Use a splatter guard to cover the top of your skillet in case it splatters.

🔥 Cook for a couple of minutes until the whites are crispy and golden brown, turning with tongs to cook on all sides.

🧂 Remove from the pan, add salt and pepper to taste.

🍅 Next, chop and dice all the fresh vegetables and add them to a large bowl .

🧀 Add the olive oil, salt, and feta cheese and lightly toss together.

🌿 Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Fried Boiled Eggs for the ultimate protein-packed lunch.

Nonna’s Tip 👩‍🍳

Use a splatter guard to cover the top of your skillet in case it splatters while sauteing the eggs.

Variations and Substitutions for Fried Boiled Eggs

1. Instead of the traditional method of boiling eggs, try using my ♨️ air fryer method , or check out my peeling hack .
2. Sprinkle spices like paprika, 🧄 garlic powder, everything bagel seasoning, or chili flakes over the eggs as they fry for extra flavor.
3. You can try this method with 🥚 softer-boiled eggs, but they’re a lot more delicate, so they may break as you turn them. Harder yolks will yield better results here.

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Secrets to Perfect Results

The success of these Fried Boiled Eggs lies in the boiled egg itself. Luckily, I have an absolutely fool-proof way to make boiled eggs that slip out of their shells without any unnecessary drama.

To start, I like to place the raw eggs into a pot of water. Then turn the heat on and let the water come to a rolling 🫧 boil. As soon as the water is boiling, turn off the heat and cover the eggs with a lid for 10 minutes (If you want a softer yolk , just let it rest for about 6-7 minutes ). Now, remove the lid and place the eggs into a bowl with cold water and 🧊 ice. The trick is to soak them in the ice bath for about a minute or so or until they are cool enough to handle, but still warm to the touch. Next, take all the eggs out of the ice bath. Gently crack each onto a hard surface, and remove their shells.

This recipe works best with hard-boiled eggs since softer yolks are more delicate and may break when frying.

Best Served With

• Any 🥗 salad, such as my Cobb Salad Recipe or Simple Green Salad .
• Use these in my 🎒 Adult Lunchable Recipe .
• Serve these sliced up on toast for breakfast, with 🍅 tomato slices and/or avocado.

Common Questions

Use a non-stick or ceramic skillet and ensure the pan and oil are hot before adding the eggs. This helps prevent sticking.

Yes! Butter or ghee both work great and add a richer flavor. Be sure to saute at medium heat to avoid burning the butter.

Use tongs or a gentle grip with a spatula to roll the eggs in the pan, ensuring even browning without breaking them.

It’s possible, but soft-boiled eggs are more delicate and might break while frying. Hard-boiled eggs are recommended for best results.

They’re best enjoyed fresh, but you can boil and peel the eggs ahead of time. Fry them just before serving for optimal crispiness.

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Equipment

• ▢ Ceramic Pans
• ▢ Medium Pot
• ▢ Nakiri Knife
• ▢ Cutting Board

Ingredients

Eggs

• ▢ 6 boiled eggs , peeled and left whole
• ▢ 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ salt , to taste
• ▢ pepper , to taste

Greek Salad

• ▢ 5 campari tomatoes , quartered or halved
• ▢ 2 Persian cucumbers , cubed
• ▢ ¼ green bell pepper , sliced
• ▢ feta , cubed (as much as you prefer)
• ▢ red onion , a few slices
• ▢ 1 green onion , thinly sliced
• ▢ salt , to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ chopped parsley , for garnish

Instructions

• ▢ Lightly coat the bottom of a ceramic, non-stick pan with olive oil.
• ▢ Warm over medium heat and carefully add your peeled, whole hard-boiled eggs to the pan.
• ▢ Use a splatter-guard to cover the top of your skillet in case it splatters.
• ▢ Cook for a couple of minutes until the whites are crispy and golden brown, turning with tongs to cook on all sides.
• ▢ Remove from the pan, add salt and pepper to taste.

Greek Salad

• ▢ Chop and dice all the fresh vegetables and add to a large mixing bowl.
• ▢ Add the olive oil, salt, and feta cheese and lightly toss together.
• ▢ Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Fried Boiled Eggs for the ultimate protein-packed lunch.

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Fried Boiled Eggs

Equipment

• Ceramic Pans
• Medium Pot
• Nakiri Knife
• Cutting Board

Ingredients

Eggs

• 6 boiled eggs peeled and left whole
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Greek Salad

• 5 campari tomatoes quartered or halved
• 2 Persian cucumbers cubed
• ¼ green bell pepper sliced
• feta cubed (as much as you prefer)
• red onion a few slices
• 1 green onion thinly sliced
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Lightly coat the bottom of a ceramic, non-stick pan with olive oil.
• Warm over medium heat and carefully add your peeled, whole hard-boiled eggs to the pan.
• Use a splatter-guard to cover the top of your skillet in case it splatters.
• Cook for a couple of minutes until the whites are crispy and golden brown, turning with tongs to cook on all sides.
• Remove from the pan, add salt and pepper to taste.

Greek Salad

• Chop and dice all the fresh vegetables and add to a large mixing bowl.
• Add the olive oil, salt, and feta cheese and lightly toss together.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Fried Boiled Eggs for the ultimate protein-packed lunch.

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Nutrition

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