This deep-fried Japanese egg sando is going viral in Japan and puts a crispy twist on the classic egg sandwich. Traditional egg sandos are typ ically made with soft milk bread, but this version features creamy egg filling tucked inside deep-fried bread instead. The bread becomes incredibly golden and crunchy, which pairs perfectly with the creamy egg filling. If you are looking for a fun and unique spin on the classic tamago sando, this deep fried Japanese egg sando recipe is definitely worth trying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple ingredients like eggs, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard create a flavorful mixture without needing anything complicated.
Perfect balance of textures with crispy toasted bread and a soft, creamy egg filling.
Great comfort food that feels indulgent but uses ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Texas toast
- Thick slices, perfect for deep frying
- 5 large eggs
- Creamy base of the filling
- ½ tsp sugar
- Balances the savoriness
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Adds a subtle tang
- 2 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
- Adds creaminess to the filling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Helps bring out the natural flavors
- Neutral oil, for frying
- For crisping up the bread
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Deep Fried Japanese Egg Sando Recipe Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Carefully add the eggs and cook for 10 minutes.
Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely.
Peel the eggs and slice them vertically. Separate the yolks from the whites.
In a bowl, mash the egg yolks with Kewpie mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Finely chop the egg whites and fold them into the yolk mixture. Mix well.
Cut the crusts off the Texas toast slices.
Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium heat.
Fry the bread in the oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
Transfer the toast to a wire rack and lightly dab with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Slice each piece of toast diagonally.
Use a butter knife or spatula to gently create a pocket inside the thickness of the bread.
Fill the pocket with the egg mixture.
Enjoy!
Deep Fried Japanese Egg Sando Cooking Tips
Use thick bread slices. It holds the filling better.
Do not overcook the eggs. It will turn dry and rubbery.
Make sure the oil is hot enough. If it is not hot enough, the bread will just absorb all the oil and become soggy.
Deep Fried Japanese Egg Sando
Ingredients
- Texas toast
- 5 large eggs
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully add the eggs and cook for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely.
- Peel the eggs and slice them vertically. Separate the yolks from the whites.
- In a bowl, mash the egg yolks with Kewpie mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Finely chop the egg whites and fold them into the yolk mixture. Mix well.
- Cut the crusts off the Texas toast slices.
- Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the bread in the oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Transfer the toast to a wire rack and lightly dab with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Slice each piece of toast diagonally.
- Use a butter knife or spatula to gently create a pocket inside the thickness of the bread.
- Fill the pocket with the egg salad mixture. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully add the eggs and cook for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely.
- Peel the eggs and slice them vertically. Separate the yolks from the whites.
- In a bowl, mash the egg yolks with Kewpie mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Finely chop the egg whites and fold them into the yolk mixture. Mix well.
- Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cut the crusts off the Texas toast slices.
- Fry the bread in the oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Transfer the toast to a wire rack and lightly dab with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Slice each piece of toast diagonally.
- Use a butter knife or spatula to gently create a pocket inside the thickness of the bread.
- Fill the pocket with the egg mixture.
- Enjoy!
If you enjoyed this deep fried Japanese egg sando recipe, you might also like my soy cured egg yolk recipe.
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