Whether you are learning how to cook or want to perfect your craft, knowing How To Fry An Egg properly is an essential skill in the kitchen.
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Aside from the boxed cake mix, learning how to make eggs was one of my first “accomplishments in the kitchen”. And, boy, look how far we’ve come! Making Scrambled Eggs is usually the easiest, and then learning How To Fry An Egg is somewhere closer to advanced amateur cooking, on my made-up scale of breakfast skills. Preparing eggs is a simple skill that requires very few items; with just an egg, butter or oil, and a pan, your dish is ready in minutes! However, if you do not know the specifics of How To Fry An Egg, it can go south real quick! As a pro who is not afraid to admit I have tossed out many dishes because they were inedible, I am here to teach you!
Once you know How To Fry An Egg, you can actually make several versions with this one skill: Over-Easy Eggs for that runny, golden deliciousness; Over-Medium Eggs are my fave, but I always feel like too much of a diva to order when I am out, so I just make them at home; Over-Hard Eggs, which I simply call fried eggs.
Now you can impress your houseguests by asking everyone individually how they like their eggs. While it isn’t the most fun to feel like a short-order cook on top of hosting, it is a really nice touch they’ll appreciate.
Regardless of your desired level of runniness or doneness, you can count on a picture-perfect egg with the yolk in the middle, and shiny egg whites with a bit of crispness. I usually sprinkle salt and pepper and make a side of toast to dip in my egg. Side note: Did you know you can make toast in your air fryer?! Try it: Air-Fryer Toast!
Are Eggs Healthy?
Yes! Eggs are one of the healthiest foods we can eat. They are packed with protein and rich in vitamin D. Eggs contain less than one gram of carbs, so they are also great for those following a keto diet. This recipe is also gluten-free, vegetarian, and whole-30 friendly. If you want to fry an even healthier egg, use olive or avocado oil instead of butter.
Cheat Sheet for How To Fry An Egg Perfectly
The temperature of the pan and how long to cook an egg may be where the challenge arises. You don’t want the heat too high or too low, so medium-low is our sweet spot. Generally, you want to keep an eye on your egg until the white is no longer runny. To make your lives easier, I am here to save the day with a little “cheat sheet” if you will.
Over-Easy: On medium-low heat, cook your egg for 2 minutes. Flip for 5 seconds. Serve. Same for Sunny-side Up, but do not flip the egg over.
Over-Medium: On medium-low heat, cook your egg for 3 minutes. Flip for 30 seconds. Serve.
Over-Hard: On medium-low heat, cook your egg for 3 minutes. Flip for 2 minutes. Serve.
You’re so welcome!
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat
Warm skillet over medium-low.
Melt
Swirl the butter in a skillet.
Fry
Cook egg to the desired doneness.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
There are a lot of times when I recommend eating your dish fresh, and this time I REALLY mean it. You don’t want to make your eggs ahead of time. If you HAVE TO make your fried egg ahead and store it, you can put it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. To reheat, pop your fried egg in the microwave for 15 seconds or back on the pan until warm. Reheating it may cause the yolk to get hard since it will be more well done.
I always use a nonstick pan. I love Scanpans. If you use a stainless-steel pan; preheat and add enough oil or butter to coat the pan.
So funny! My dad ALWAYS used a lid when frying eggs, so I became accustomed to doing the same. You do not have to, though. If you do, you will have a less crispy egg and more of a soft, evenly cooked, and colored egg. You will also have one more dish to wash.
Serving Suggestions
My favorite part of sharing new recipes is helping you decide what to serve your dish with. Because I LOVE menus so much and planning get-togethers, it is second nature to me to think of what I served a dish with last or what I am looking forward to pairing it with in the future. Anyway, on to the fun part.
Let’s pretend you’re having an epic brunch party and it is spring. Once you perfect How To Fry An Egg, you can serve, say a dozen, with varying degrees of doneness. You’ll certainly want to make this platter last. As I mentioned, I favor over-medium fried eggs—just the right amount of runny yolk for dipping but not so much that it saturates my plate. To serve alongside the eggs, Healthy French Toast is a great choice. They provide a sweet and savory combo. Plus, it is HEALTHY French Toast. If you don’t like things French, you can go with whole wheat toast with the Best Guacamole Ever. A little spin on classic avocado toast, with more flavor.
You can also serve a yummy bread to soak up all that yolk. Try Brown Butter Banana Bread, fragrant Cinnamon Banana Bread, or this healthy version of Carrot Cake Bread. These can all be made in advance to save you time.
Other sides that are great for brunch are Twisted Bacon (fancy and trendy), savory Breakfast Potatoes, or Air-Fryer Breakfast Sausage. Best part? All of these can be dipped in fried eggs, too!
Be sure to set out a few bowls of colorful, seasonal fruit, and dress up the table with fresh flowers.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Add butter to the skillet, swirling to coat the surface evenly.
- Gently crack the egg into the skillet, cooking until the whites are fully set but the yolk remains runny for a sunny-side up egg.
- For over-easy, medium, or hard, wait until the whites are partially set, then flip the egg and cook to your preferred yolk doneness.
- Carefully transfer the cooked egg to a plate, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info:
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