Perfect Fried Egg
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Perfect Fried Egg
Description
The process starts by bringing eggs to room temperature, which helps avoid overcooking the yolks when frying. Fresh eggs work best due to their firmer whites. Heating a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a well-seasoned cast iron or non-stick skillet ensures even cooking and flavor.
After cracking the egg into the hot oil, covering the skillet traps steam and hastens cooking. This method produces a soft but firm white and a soft, runny yolk, achieving a classic fried egg appearance and texture.
This fried egg is ready to serve immediately as a simple breakfast or as an addition to salads, sandwiches, or rice bowls. Its mild olive oil flavor complements the egg without overpowering it.
Ingredients
- 1 egg at room temperature, fresh
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- As ever, if you keep your eggs in the fridge, then you should let them come to room temperature before cooking – if you start with a cold egg, then you're more likely to end up overcooking the yolk trying to get the white to set. Very fresh eggs are best for frying.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet (or non-stick skillet) over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add an egg to the skillet.
- Immediately cover with a lid and let egg cook for 2 minutes. This helps speed up the process, which results in a perfectly cooked egg – a soft, but firm white, and a gorgeously soft & runny yolk.
- Remove skillet from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use eggs at room temperature to prevent overcooking yolks while cooking whites.
- Check egg freshness by placing it in water; fresh eggs sink to the bottom.
- Use a mild-flavored oil with a high smoke point like olive oil; avocado or sunflower oils also work.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1egg
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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