How to Fry Eggs
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How to Fry Eggs
Description
How to Fry Eggs provides step-by-step guidance for frying eggs in butter, aiming to achieve perfectly cooked whites while allowing variation in yolk firmness. Starting with melting butter in a skillet over medium heat, eggs are added and cooked undisturbed until the whites set. Adjustments are made depending on whether sunny-side up (yolk runny), over easy (lightly cooked yolk), or over medium (partially set yolk) eggs are desired, using flips and timing to reach preferred doneness.
The use of butter imparts a gentle richness and helps prevent sticking, while freshly ground salt and pepper finish the eggs with basic seasoning. The method is adaptable for different egg sizes by slightly adjusting cooking times. The recipe also notes the flexibility to crack eggs directly into the pan for more confident cooks.
These fried eggs can be served as a breakfast staple or atop dishes like toast or salads. Their texture and flavor can be customized simply through timing and flipping technique, catering to individual preferences for yolk consistency.
The notes mention substitutions for butter such as oil, clarified butter, bacon fat, or nonstick spray depending on availability or flavor preference. They also highlight that fresh farm eggs or store-bought eggs both work, with minor cooking time adjustments based on size variations.
Ingredients
- 2 egg see note 1
- 2 teaspoons butter (see note 2)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a small bowl, crack the eggs (risk takers of the world, feel free to crack your eggs directly into the pan!). In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until foaming. When the foaming subsides, swirl the butter to coat the entire surface inside the pan. Add the eggs and cook, undisturbed, until the whites are set and no longer clear.
- For eggs sunny-side up, cook until the whites are completely cooked but yolks are still soft. Remove immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- For eggs over easy, cook until the whites are completely cooked but yolks are still soft. Flip the eggs over and cook until the surface of the yolk is set but the inside is still soft, 20 to 30 seconds longer. Remove immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- For eggs over medium, cook until the whites are completely cooked but yolks are still soft. Flip the eggs over and cook until the yolks are starting to set but still soft in the middle, 30 to 60 second longer. Remove immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- For eggs over hard, cook until the whites are completely cooked but yolks are still soft. Flip the eggs over and cook until the yolks are completely set, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use farm fresh or standard eggs; cooking time may vary depending on egg size (medium to jumbo).
- If preferred, substitute butter with oil, clarified butter, bacon fat, or a nonstick spray for frying.
- Cracking eggs directly into the pan works well for experienced cooks seeking a straightforward method.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 488IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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