Huevo Frito
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with **Huevo Frito**, a classic Spanish-style fried egg recipe bursting with simplicity and flavor. Featuring perfectly cooked eggs prepared in shimmering olive oil, this dish celebrates the art of achieving golden, crispy edges and creamy yolks in just minutes. With a touch of salt and pepper, the flavors shine through while the spoon-basting technique ensures evenly cooked whites for that restaurant-quality finish. Ready in under 10 minutes, Huevo Frito is an elegant yet effortless meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread, fresh greens, or even a hearty side of potatoes. Whether you’re seeking a quick bite or a gourmet staple, this recipe delivers pure satisfaction with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients and utensils required for making huevo frito. You will need a small non-stick frying pan and a spatula.
Place the frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until it shimmers, but avoid smoking.
Carefully crack one egg into a small bowl, ensuring no shell fragments fall in. Gently slide the egg into the hot oil.
Repeat the cracking process with the second egg, adding it to the pan without crowding the first egg.
Allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes for slightly runny yolks, or longer if you prefer them more set.
While the whites are setting, carefully tilt the pan and use a spoon to baste the egg whites with the hot oil. This step helps the whites cook evenly.
Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, sprinkle salt and black pepper over the top.
Use a spatula to gently lift each egg from the pan, allowing any excess oil to drain before serving.
Serve the huevo frito immediately with your choice of accompaniments like toasted bread or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.5 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 733 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 142 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
