A perfectly cooked fried egg can upgrade practically anything, from avocado toast to a double cheeseburger and beyond. If you’re looking to start making diner-worthy eggs right at home, we’re here to show you how to make perfect fried eggs, whether you prefer yours over-easy, sunny-side up, medium-hard, or over-hard. Follow our top tips below, and you’ll be slingin' eggs like a pro in no time.
What kind of pan is best for frying eggs? When it comes to pretty much anything else, I'm all about a cast iron skillet. For eggs though, nothing works better than nonstick. I basically bought a nonstick pan just for cooking eggs, and it's worth it. Nonstick skillets typically have a shorter lifespan, so don't feel bad about buying one on the cheaper side—this one is my favorite . If you're like me and usually make 1 to 2 fried eggs at a time, an 8" pan is perfect. If you cook up breakfast for a crowd on the regular, go for something bigger.
If you don't have a nonstick pan, you can use a cast iron or carbon steel pan in a pinch. Just make sure to up the amount of fat to avoid scraping burnt bits of egg off your pan.
Should I use butter or oil to fry my eggs? Butter is the most classic choice for frying eggs, and in my opinion the best. Why? It's just... so, so, good. BUT! If butter isn't your thing, there are plenty of other options. Olive oil is a great choice as well—it'll still add some flavor and will give your eggs some deliciously golden crunchy edges. Vegetable oil works fine if it's all you've got, but it's not preferred. If you have some bacon fat (the holiest of fats), then you're really in business.
Cook 'em your way. Everyone likes their eggs differently, and that's ok! I, along with many others, prefer my yolks runny—which is why I usually go the sunny-side-up or over-easy route. In both, the whites are set and the yolks are runny. The difference is that over-easy eggs are flipped before removing from the pan, while sunny-side-up eggs only cook on one side. Eggs over-medium and over-hard just require longer cook time on their flipped side so the yolk is semi or completely cooked, respectively.
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Step1In a small nonstick over medium heat, melt butter (or heat oil). Crack egg into pan. Cook 3 minutes, or until white is completely set. Remove from pan and season with salt and pepper.
For over-easy:
Step1In a small nonstick over medium heat, melt butter (or heat oil). Crack egg into pan. Cook 3 minutes, or until white is set. Flip and cook 30 seconds until white is just set.Remove from pan and season with salt and pepper.
For over-medium:
Step1In a small nonstick over medium heat, melt butter (or heat oil). Crack egg into pan. Cook 3 minutes, or until white is set. Flip and cook 1 minute more, until yolk is slightly set.Remove from pan and season with salt and pepper.
For over-hard:
Step1In a small nonstick over medium heat, melt butter (or heat oil). Crack egg into pan. Cook 3 minutes, or until white is set. Flip and cook 2 to 3minutes more, until yolk is completely set.Remove from pan and season with salt and pepper.
Sunny-Side Up Egg – Cook at low to medium heat in a pan with oil for 1 minute. Eggs Over Easy – Cook at low to medium heat in a pan with oil for 45 seconds on one side and then flip and cook for a further 20 to 25 seconds. Over Medium Egg – Cook at low to medium heat in a pan with oil for 90 seconds on each side.
If you add a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil to the pan, you may also be adding some extra health benefits to your eggs. Both of these oils are considered “healthy fats” which may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Olive oil is also considered an antioxidant that may help fight inflammation.
Sunny Side Up Eggs: An egg is fried only on one side and never flipped for completely liquid yolk and barely set whites. Over Easy Eggs: An egg is fried on one side, then flipped for runny yolks and soft whites.
An egg cooked “sunny-side-up” means that it is fried just on one side and never flipped. The yolk is still completely liquid and the whites on the surface are barely set. You can cover the pan briefly to make sure the whites are cooked or baste them with butter.
Step 1In a small nonstick over medium heat, melt butter (or heat oil).Crack egg into pan.Cook 3 minutes, or until white is set.Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until yolk is completely set.
It's also important to note that seasoning your eggs is key for maximizing flavor, but don't season your eggs as soon as they hit the pan. Instead, once your eggs are nearly cooked, sprinkle some flaky sea salt and add some fresh cracked pepper throughout.
A fried egg is a cooked dish made from one or more eggs which are removed from their shells and placed into a frying pan and fried. They are traditionally eaten for breakfast in many countries but may also be served at other times of the day.
Technique: Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover your eggs and bring it to a roiling boil. Then, using a slotted spoon, carefully add your eggs to the water and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes for soft-boiled eggs, 7-8 minutes for medium-boiled eggs, and 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
When an egg is fried, the bonds in the egg proteins break and then form new bonds with other proteins. In the process, water molecules surrounding each protein molecule are forced out. This turns the egg solid. The method of heating an egg for frying is thus a chemical change because the process is not reversible.
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