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Fried Eggs are a quick, versatile breakfast with tender whites and yolks cooked to your preferred doneness. Serve them with toast, potatoes, avocado, sandwiches, or grain bowls for an easy meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, olive oil, or cooking oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped chives or fresh herbs, optional

Instructions

  1. Place a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-low heat and warm it for about 1 minute. Add the butter or oil and swirl to coat the cooking surface evenly.
  2. Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin to check for shells and make transferring the eggs easier.
  3. Carefully slide the eggs into the warm skillet, leaving a little space between them.
  4. Cook undisturbed for about 2–4 minutes. For sunny-side up eggs, cook until the whites are completely set and the yolks remain soft. Cover the skillet briefly if needed to help set the tops of the whites.
  5. For firmer yolks, continue cooking for another minute or two. For flipped eggs, carefully turn each egg with a spatula and briefly cook the second side until the yolks reach the desired consistency.
  6. Season the cooked eggs with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chopped herbs, red pepper flakes, or other seasonings if desired.
  7. Carefully transfer the fried eggs to a plate and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Use medium-low heat for tender whites with minimal browning.
  • For crispy fried eggs, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook until the edges are golden, bubbly, and crisp.
  • Butter provides rich flavor and tender edges, while oil is well suited to higher temperatures and crispier eggs.
  • Briefly covering the skillet helps set the tops of the whites without requiring the eggs to be flipped.
  • Add Parmesan, cheddar, fresh herbs, chili crisp, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
  • Fried eggs are best served immediately, especially when the yolks are soft or runny.
  • Fully cooked leftover eggs can be refrigerated promptly in an airtight container for about 3–4 days, although reheating will make the yolks firmer.
  • When food-safety risk from undercooked eggs is a concern, use pasteurized eggs or cook both the whites and yolks thoroughly.

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