19 Fried Egg Recipes to Top Everything You Make

Fried egg, we're in love. Once you master the crispy, olive-oil-fried egg, you're going to want to put one on everything you make. And you should. Here are our favorite ways to use them, from egg-topped grain bowls and hash to messy-but-worth-it sandwiches.
Ted Cavanaugh1/19Fried Rice With Spring Vegetables and Fried Eggs
Any cooked rice or grain will work in this stir-fry, but for best results make sure they are completely cooled—overnight is ideal.

Ted Cavanaugh3/19Fried Egg Flatbreads with Nduja and Mustard Greens
Nduja is a spreadable, spicy pork salami that grounds all of the other ingredients, but you’ll get heat from the mustard greens, as well.
Alex Lau4/19Savory Dutch Baby
Is there any time of day when a pancake isn’t welcome at the table? What about a Savory Dutch Baby that mixes up in seconds? Didn’t think so.
Alex Lau5/19Sumac Fried Eggs With Red Chile and Garlic
We added garlic and chile in addition to the traditional sumac for these Lebanese-style fried eggs.
Ditte Isager6/19Shrimp & Grits
This Low Country favorite is spiced up with two secret ingredients: a little Budweiser and a lot of tasso, a Cajun-spiced ham. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
Danny Kim7/19Bean and Walnut Salad with Fried Eggs
If you don’t have time to make a batch of flageolets from scratch, choose the best canned cannellini beans you can find. We're a big fan of Bioitalia beans.
Nicole Franzen8/19Pastrami and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
You can substitute braised short rib, pork shoulder, or brisket for the pastrami—if it’s fatty and shreddable, it will make a good hash.
Alex Lau9/19Bacon and Egg Lyonnaise Sandwich
This is what happens when a French salad collides with an iconic bacon-egg-and-cheese.
10/19Fried Eggs for a Crowd
Making weekend brunch for a bunch of friends? Keep it simple with a pile of fried eggs.
Photo by Peden + Munk11/19Stir-Fried Black Rice With Fried Egg and Roasted Broccoli
This is the kind of healthy, satisfying food that we all wish would simply materialize at home for dinner.
Peden + Munk12/19Chile-and-Olive-Oil-Fried Egg With Avocado and Sprouts
Heat tortillas over a gas burner until just warmed and slightly charred in spots–or warm in the oven or a toaster oven—for the base of this open-faced brunch sandwich.
Peter Frank Edwards13/19Fancy Grilled Cheese with a Fried Egg
A knife-and-fork situation, with plenty of crunch and gooey, melty textures going on.
Christopher Testani14/19Escarole with Crispy Ham and Eggs
Like all good leafy greens, the giant pile of escarole leaves will wilt down dramatically as they cook.
Yossy Arefi15/19Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Avocado
Brown rice—higher in fiber and other nutrients than its white counterpart—is the perfect vehicle for this quick, protein-heavy lunch.
Ditte Isager16/19Stir-Fried Grains with Shrimp and Eggs
Make extra grains on Sunday and use them for this lightning-quick weeknight dinner.

18/19Spinach with Chickpeas and Fried Eggs
Make an easy skillet of chickpeas, spinach, and garlic, and top it with fried eggs for breakfast—or brinner.
