how to fry eggs

I have used both of the following egg frying methods for years and they always results in a perfectly cooked egg with no burns, no chewy whites, and no burned edges! This is truly the perfect way to fry an egg!

To properly fry an egg, you want the freshest and best eggs that you can afford, but honestly– anything that falls within the sell-by date will work. 

The crispness, or lack thereof, of the bottom and edges of the fried egg all comes down to the fat and the heat of the pan. For a softer-edged egg, use butter (or a healthy butter alternative) and a non-stick skillet. For a crisper-edge use something like olive oil or sunflower oil or a combination of oil and ghee (clarified butter). Below are two different methods for frying eggs, as frying an egg with butter or oil can have different results.

When it comes to the salt, I like to either use fine-grain sea salt, Pakistani pink salt (also marketed as &quot;Himalayan&quot;), or something nice and crunchy like Maldon sea salt. Use whatever you’d like to season your eggs– there’s no right or wrong here. 


Do note: you will need more butter or oil for frying your egg if using cast-iron.

How to Fry an Egg

oil or butter (or another fat of your choice)

Salt and Pepper,

Crack an egg into a small bowl, make...

Crack an egg into a small bowl, make sure there aren’t any shells in it.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Once...

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Once it’s hot, add the butter to the hot pan.

Gently place the egg in the skillet, then...

Gently place the egg in the skillet, then cover the pan and cook until the egg white is solid.

Keep cooking the egg until it is sunny-side...

Keep cooking the egg until it is sunny-side up, then remove from the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste. Just keep in mind that if you are using salted butter, you might not need much salt.

Meanwhile, crack an egg into a small bowl,...

Meanwhile, crack an egg into a small bowl, ensuring there is not any shell in it.

Over medium-low heat, heat about 1/8-inch of oil...

Over medium-low heat, heat about 1/8-inch of oil in the skillet for about 1-2 minutes, until hot and shimmering.

Once the oil is hot, gently place the...

Once the oil is hot, gently place the egg in the skillet. Let it sit for a few seconds. Tilt the skillet very slightly to one side and repeatedly spoon the hot oil over the egg. Ensuring that the white is cooked and slightly puffed, and the yolk is still runny.

For shallow-frying, especially in cast-iron, it is easy...

For shallow-frying, especially in cast-iron, it is easy to achieve an over-easy, over-medium, and over-hard egg without flipping the egg over; continuously spoon the hot oil over the egg until the desired doneness has been met.

Serve with a sprinkling of salt and freshly-ground...

Serve with a sprinkling of salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste.

This no-fail guide shows you how to cook a perfectly soft, runny, and delicious skillet fried over easy egg - in under 5 minutes!

How To Make Over Easy Eggs (Recipe + VIDEO)

Oil spray

Salt and pepper

seasonings: smoked paprika (cayenne pepper, garlic salt)

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Move the egg to a plate and season as desired.

Repeat as many times as needed.

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How To Make Over Easy Eggs - This no-fail guide shows you how to cook a perfectly soft, runny, and delicious skillet fried over easy egg - in under 5 minutes!

How To Make Over Easy Eggs

A staple of many a hot breakfast, sunny side up eggs can be perfected to attain that crispy edge and runny yolk, to be nestled alongside bacon, hash browns, or atop buttered toast.

Perfect Sunny Side Up Eggs

olive oil

Heat your cast iron skillet on MEDIUM heat for a few minutes until it is hot. Add the olive oil and swirl it around to evenly coat the surface.

Crack the egg into the skillet. Be careful not to break the yolk. Cook the eggs on MEDIUM heat until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 2-3 minutes.

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