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How to Fry Eggs Perfectly
Get perfectly fried eggs every time - with tender whites and yolk exactly how you like it.
Steps
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Use fresh eggs at room temperature - they cook more evenly.
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Heat pan over medium-low heat. Add butter or oil and let it melt completely.
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Crack egg into a bowl first to check freshness and remove any shell pieces.
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Slide egg into pan gently, close to the surface. Don't drop it from height.
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For sunny side up: cook 2-3 minutes uncovered. For soft yolk, cover pan for 1 minute.
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For over-easy: after 2 minutes, flip gently with spatula and cook 30 seconds.
💡Pro Tips
- •Splash a little water in the pan and cover for perfectly cooked yolk on top.
- •Salt eggs only at the end - salt on whites makes them tough if added too early.
- •Non-stick pan is ideal for eggs - requires less fat.
⚠️Common Mistakes
- •Heat too high - eggs fry too fast and become rubbery.
- •Not using enough fat - egg sticks to the pan.
- •Flipping roughly - breaks the yolk.
