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How to Perfectly Fry an Egg Every Time

Bring your favorite breakfast diner to your home and learn how easy it is to make perfect fried eggs every single time.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 3
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Crack the eggs into small separate bowls. Be sure they are free of any shell particles and set aside.
  2. Next, add the fat to a non-stick sauté pan and heat at low to medium heat for about 1 minute or until hot.
  3. Add 1 egg and cook to your desired internal yolk temperature. See notes!
  4. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

  • Chef Notes:
  • Sunny-Side Up Egg – Cook at low to medium heat in a pan with oil for 1 minute
  • Over Easy Egg - 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.
  • Over Hard Egg - Cook at low to medium heat in a pan with oil for 2 to 2 ½ minutes per side.
  • Make-Ahead: These are meant to be eaten as soon as they are done cooking.
  • How to Reheat: It’s hard to reheat these, but you can do so by gently frying them in some hot oil or in the microwave.
  • How to Store: They store ok covered for up to 2 days. They will not freeze well.It does not matter what color eggs you use for this recipe.