Master the art of making the perfect fried egg with this easy recipe! All you need is a frying pan, some oil or butter, and a couple of fresh eggs. In just a few simple steps, you'll have a delicious fried egg that's crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up or over easy, this recipe has got you covered. Give it a try today!
Prep Time1 minutemin
Cook Time4 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Lois Carter Crawford
Ingredients
1egg
1tablespoonbutter
Pinchsalt and pepper
Instructions
Place a nonstick frying pan on the stove eye.
Add the butter (or oil, if you prefer) and melt it over medium heat.
When the butter is completely melted and hot, break an egg into the pan. (Don always breaks the egg into a cup ahead of time and then just slides it into the pan.)
Add salt and pepper.
Over Easy Egg
For an "over easy" egg, cook the egg over medium heat until the white part of the egg is set (about a minute or so); then "flip" it over (that is, turn it over) to cook the other side for about 30-45 seconds.
Basted Egg
If you prefer not to "flip" the egg, you can use a bit more butter or oil and splash the oil over the top of the egg to cook it the way you like it.
Or, you can cook the egg at a lower temperature and cover the pan so the condensation finishes cooking the egg to perfection. The top will have a slight white film over it when it is done.
Over Hard Egg
For an "over hard" egg, cook the egg over low heat until the white part of the egg is set and the yellow yolk is also becoming hard (2-3 minutes). Then flip it over to the other side and cook it for 1-2 minutes longer.
Sunny Side Up Egg
For a "sunny side up" egg, do not cover the pan. Simply cook the egg over low heat until the white part is properly congealed and the yolk is still yellow and soft.