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How to Make Fried Eggs

This fried egg recipe is so easy to make, and results in perfect eggs every time!

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in a 10" non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Crack an egg into a small bowl. Gently slide the egg into the skillet. Repeat with the second egg and cook 4 minutes or until the whites are set and the yolk is soft and yellow.
  3. Transfer eggs from the pan to a plate immediately so they don't overcook.
  4. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

  • For over easy eggs, flip the eggs over after 4 minutes and cook an additional 30 seconds.
  • For over easy eggs
  • , flip the eggs over after 4 minutes and cook an additional 30 seconds.
  • For Basted Eggs, once the eggs are in the pan, allow them to cook 2 minutes or until the whites begin to set. Add 2-3 tablespoons water and cover with a lid. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • For Basted Eggs, once the eggs are in the pan, allow them to cook 2 minutes or until the whites begin to set. Add 2-3 tablespoons water and cover with a lid. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • For firmer yolks, add 1-2 minutes more.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 226 (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 357mg (119%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 825IU (17%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 357mg 119%
Sodium 225mg 9%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 825IU 17%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.