Best 5 Olive Oil Fried Eggs Recipes

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**Olive Oil Fried Eggs: A Culinary Journey from Sunny Side Up to Over Easy**

In the realm of breakfast and brunch classics, fried eggs reign supreme. Their versatility and simplicity make them a beloved dish across cultures, and with olive oil as the cooking medium, they take on a new dimension of flavor and health benefits. Olive oil, a cornerstone of Mediterranean cuisine, adds a delicate fruity aroma and a touch of richness to the eggs, while its monounsaturated fats contribute to a healthier cooking choice. This article presents a collection of olive oil fried egg recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. From the quintessential sunny side up, where the yolk remains runny and golden, to the indulgent over easy, where the yolk is slightly set but still soft and creamy, these recipes offer a delightful range of options. Whether you prefer your eggs simply seasoned with salt and pepper or adorned with herbs, cheese, or vegetables, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious union of olive oil and eggs, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will brighten up your mornings or elevate your weekend brunches.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLIVE OIL-BASTED FRIED EGGS



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A big soup spoon is the way to go for oil basting.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Egg     Breakfast     Fry

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 large eggs
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet (a 10" skillet is perfect for 2 eggs) over medium-high. When oil is shimmering, carefully add eggs one at a time, shaking pan gently after each addition. Cook eggs, shaking pan occasionally to keep them from sticking to each other (a rubber spatula can help nudge them apart if needed), until edges are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully tilt skillet toward you so that oil pools at front edge of pan. Spoon hot oil over egg whites, especially anywhere they are still translucent, while avoiding yolks, until whites are set, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to blot oil; season with salt and pepper.

OLIVE OIL-FRIED EGGS



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Start your day off right by frying eggs in a shallow pool of olive oil -- tilt the pan and spoon the hot oil over the tops to give the whites crispy edges and a souffled texture. Enjoy with toast or in our Breakfast Bowl with Yogurt and Vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pour 1/8 inch of oil into a small skillet. Heat over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute. Crack eggs into skillet; season with salt. Cook, tilting skillet slightly and spooning oil over eggs repeatedly, until whites are puffed slightly, crisp and golden brown along edges, and just set but yolks are still wet, about 2 minutes.

BUTTERY POLENTA WITH PARMESAN, OLIVE OIL FRIED EGGS, AND GARLICK



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Make and share this Buttery Polenta With Parmesan, Olive Oil Fried Eggs, and Garlick recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 cups chicken or 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups polenta
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 -4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce parmesan cheese
2 bunches swiss chard, stems removed
3 tablespoons oilve oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
8 large eggs

Steps:

  • Bring water or broth to a simmer. Stir in the polenta and salt. Simmer the polenta, stirring frequently but not constantly, until thickenedd to taste, about 10 to 20 minutes. Stir in the butter and pepper and cover the pot to keep warm.
  • Slice the cheese chunk into slivers using a vegetable peeler. Or grate the cheese on the largest holes of a box grater.
  • Stack the chard leaves on top of each other and slice into 1/4-inch thick strips.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute for 30 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant. Stir in the chard, coating in oil. Cover the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until wilted. Stir and cook for 2 minutes longer, uncovered. Season with salt. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry four of the eggs until the edges are crispy and the yolks are still runny. Repeat with the remaining oil and eggs.
  • Pile polenta into bowls, top with swiss chard, cheese and then fried egg. Garnish with sea salt and more pepper and serve.

OLIVE OIL FRIED EGGS WITH MOZZARELLA AND HARISSA



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Provided by Nancy Silverton

Categories     Cheese     Egg     Pepper     Breakfast     Brunch     Broil     Quick & Easy     Mozzarella     Hot Pepper     Winter     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons purchased harissa paste from tube
2 teaspoons purchased hot pepper relish or paste (such as ZerGüt Hot Ajvar or Amore)
1 garlic clove, minced, plus 1 whole garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 1-inch-thick slices brioche or egg bread, lightly toasted
4 large eggs
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained, coarsely grated
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, harissa paste, hot pepper relish, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
  • Preheat broiler. Rub toast slices on 1 side with peeled garlic clove, then place 1 toast on each of 4 plates.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Break eggs into skillet; sprinkle lightly with salt. Cook until whites are just set but yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggs. Place skillet under broiler and broil just until cheese melts and centers of yolks are still slightly runny, about 2 minutes. Carefully place 1 egg atop each toast slice. Spoon harissa sauce over eggs. Scatter parsley leaves over and serve.

POLENTA WITH PARMESAN AND OLIVE OIL-FRIED EGGS



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If you've ever decided that cold cereal is a good dinner, here's another, far better option. Soft and steaming, with plenty of salt and pepper mixed in and perhaps some grated cheese applied at the end, a bowl of polenta or grits is deeply satisfying and requires not much more than a pot and a spoon to prepare. And topping the buttery, cheesy polenta with eggs fried in olive oil makes for a dish that is far more elegant and luxurious than its simple ingredients would imply.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, weeknight, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 cups low-sodium broth or water
1 1/2 cups polenta (not quick-cooking), coarse corn meal or corn grits
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
1 1-ounce chunk or 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 large eggs
Coarse sea salt for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring broth or water to a simmer. Stir in the polenta and salt. Simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened to taste, 10 to 20 minutes. Stir in butter and pepper; cover pot to keep warm.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, slice cheese into slivers, or grate it on largest holes of a box grater.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until very hot. Fry 4 eggs until edges are crispy and yolks still runny. Repeat with remaining oil and eggs.
  • Pile polenta into 4 bowls and top with cheese and then fried eggs. Garnish with sea salt and more pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 527, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 721 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat to prevent the eggs from burning.
  • Crack the eggs into a small bowl before adding them to the pan to prevent the yolks from breaking.
  • Cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the eggs immediately with your favorite toppings, such as toast, avocado, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Olive oil fried eggs are a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of protein and healthy fats, and they can be customized to your liking with a variety of toppings. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect olive oil fried eggs every time.

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