How to Fry an Egg
Learning how to fry an egg is a beginner-friendly skill that opens the door to a wide range of delicious possibilities in the kitchen.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1-2 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil per egg
- Salt and pepper optional
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter or cooking oil.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl, taking care not to break the yolk.
- Once the butter or oil is hot and shimmering, carefully slide the egg into the skillet.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
- To help cook the egg whites evenly, you can cover the skillet with a clear pot top or a heat-safe lid with a transparent top.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes for sunny-side-up, longer if you prefer a firmer yolk.
- Carefully slide a spatula under the egg and lift it out of the pan. Serve immediately. Repeat with additional eggs.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use butter instead of oil.
- Cracking the egg into a bowl first reduces the risk of shell fragments and helps ensure a more precise pour into the skillet.
- Keep the heat medium-low to avoid overcooking or burning the eggs; patience is key for perfect fried eggs.
- A transparent lid is helpful to monitor doneness without losing heat, but avoid keeping it on too long if you want a runny yolk.
- If cooking multiple eggs, consider using a larger skillet to avoid overcrowding, which can lead to uneven cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Fried Eggs | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 121mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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