Fried Egg
Description
There is nothing quite like a perfectly fried egg to start your morning or finish a savory dish. This simple recipe focuses on achieving that ideal balance: a golden, lacy white with crispy edges and a rich, runny yolk that serves as a natural sauce. Whether you prefer them sunny-side up, over-easy, or over-hard, the technique remains largely the same. The key is using enough fat to prevent sticking and allowing the egg to cook gently over medium heat. It pairs beautifully with toast, avocado, or atop a bowl of ramen. Quick to prepare and universally loved, this staple dish requires only patience and a good non-stick pan to achieve restaurant-quality results at home.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Add the butter or oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
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Crack the egg into a small bowl first to avoid shell fragments, then gently slide it into the center of the pan.
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Cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until the white is set but the yolk is still runny.
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For sunny-side up, remove from heat immediately. For over-easy, carefully flip the egg and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Slide onto a plate and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 99.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 167.0mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 22.1g8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
- Sugars 2.6g
- Protein 1.8g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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