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These Olive Oil Fried Eggs are the perfect crispy breakfast. Frying eggs in olive oil is a delicious and healthy way to make them in a pan. Serve them with sautéed kale, toast and a iced matcha latte, for a complete breakfast.
One of my favorite breakfasts in Los Angeles is at Jon and Vinny’s. First off, their pancakes are a dream. BUT, I never really order the pancakes, instead I always go with the olive oil fried eggs with braised kale. It’s one of those breakfasts that makes you feel good after you eat; I have energy and am so happy.
When I came home, I knew I had to try it out. And low and behold, I now fry my eggs in olive oil all the time!
Is it Bad to Fry Eggs in Olive Oil?
The smoke point of olive oil is 380 to 410 F. That means you shouldn’t heat the olive oil above 410F or else it’ll lose a lot of of its healthy properties.
With pan frying eggs in a pan, the oil will most likely not heat up past 350F so you should be good to go!
How to Make Olive Oil Fried Eggs?
- Add two to three tablespoons of olive oil to a non-stick skillet.
- I like to crack eggs into a medium bowl.
- And then when the oil is hot, add the eggs to the hot oil.
- Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until the whites turn solid.
- Using a spoon, tilt the pan, and spoon olive oil and over the egg whites. This will cook them a bit further.
- Depending on how you like your eggs, cook them a bit more if you want more firm whites and yolk. I like them over easy so I pull them at this point.
- Sprinkle the eggs with a few pinches of salt.
Recipe Tip
- Too oily? I like to transfer the eggs to a paper towel for a second just to get rid of the excess oil. Then I immediately place them on top of the kale.
- Ideas to serve olive oil fried eggs – toast, hash browns, bacon, turkey bacon or in a breakfast sandwich, like this bagel sandwich.
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To Make the Kale:
In a medium pan or pot, set over medium heat, add few teaspoons of olive oil. When warm, add the kale, garlic, green onions, crushed red pepper and a few pinches of salt. Give it a stir and cook until wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Continue cooking until softened. Give it a taste and adjust the salt to your liking. Turn the flame to very low and cover the pan or pot.
To Make the Olive Oil-Fried Eggs
In a small skillet (I used a non-stick), set over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Crack the first egg into a small bowl (I find it easier to add it to the pan this way).
When the oil is hot, slowly pour the egg into the pan. Fry the egg for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the egg white edges are lacy and crispy and the egg yolks has set. Gently transfer to a bed of paper towels and repeat with the second egg.
- Too oily? I like to transfer the eggs to a paper towel for a second just to get rid of the excess oil. Then I immediately place them on top of the kale.
- Ideas to serve olive oil fried eggs – toast, hash browns, bacon, turkey bacon or in a breakfast sandwich, like this bagel sandwich.
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
