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Discover how to make fried eggs. The Incredible Egg demonstrates how to fry an egg over easy and over hard with the proper equipment, and shares a variety of fried egg recipes.
Over hard fried eggs are the most-cooked of the bunch, with both the whites and yolks cooked through completely. Heat a non-stick or a cast iron skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil until the oil starts to shimmer.
As a general rule, fried eggs are cooked over medium heat. The pan should just be hot enough that there's a little sizzle when the egg hits the skillet. If you're a fan of crispy fried edges, you may like to increase the heat to medium-high to achieve cratered, bubbly whites with crispy brown edges.
The key to frying the perfect egg lies in the fat you use and the heat of the pan. For soft, tender edges, choose butter (or a healthy butter alternative) and cook in a non-stick skillet. If you prefer crispy edges, use olive oil, sunflower oil, or a mix of oil and ghee.
To fry the perfect egg, heat half a tablespoon of oil or butter in a small pan on medium-low heat. When the oil or butter is hot but not browned, carefully crack an egg into the pan. Let the egg cook for 1-3 minutes until you can’t see the bottom of the pan through the white.
Today we’re talking about 5 different methods to make a fried egg, including my favorite – one that has a tender white with lacy, crispy edges, and a gorgeous yellow runny yolk that begs to be broken into with some bread. Not much is needed to prepare a fried egg.
There are some small nuances when cooking with oil or butter when frying eggs. Butter will heat more quickly and can have a tendency to burn, but it will enhance the flavor of the eggs. Oil has a higher smoke point and can cook your eggs at low temperatures giving them that perfect white color.
The rolling rat-a-tat sputter of white and yolk dancing ecstatically in the pan. Making a perfect fried egg—crisp, rippling edges; warm, molten yolk—should make your heart race a little.
Knowing how to fry an egg is one of the first skills to learn in the kitchen. Fried eggs are so versatile, nutritious and absolutely delicious. Here I’ll walk you through frying an egg, step-by-step, making sure you fry the perfect egg.
Sunny-side up eggs are the only type of fried egg that doesn’t need to be flipped. Once the whites are set and the eggs swirl freely in the pan, cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking until the yolks thicken but are not hard.