Step 1

Set a small nonstick skillet over low heat. Spray the skillet once with oil or butter spray. It’s important that you have a very fine layer of fat in the pan, but not too much.

Step 2

Tap the egg on the side of the skillet, or on the counter. Holding your hands low to the skillet, gently break the egg into the center of the skillet, being careful not to crack open the yolk. *If you are feeling very particular, you can even use the edge of the shell to hold the yolk in the center of the white for a few seconds so that it stays there instead of moving to the side.

Step 3

Cook the egg on low for about two minutes, making sure the egg white is set but does not turn golden or brown.

Step 4

Gently slide a flat nonstick spatula completely under the egg. Carefully flip the egg over on the other side in the center of the pan. *Larger spatulas work better than a little rubber spatulas.

Step 5

Cook on the second side for approximately one minute, just until the white is cooked through, but not a minute longer.

Step 6

Move the egg to a plate and season as desired.

Step 7

Repeat as many times as needed.