How to fry eggs right, no matter if you like them sunny side up or over easy
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How do you like your eggs fried? From sunny side up with bright, runny yolks to over hard with fully cooked centers that stay in place when you sink your fork in, there are so many ways to fry an egg—and even more opinions on the “right” way to do it.
Fried eggs are one of the quickest, easiest things you can cook—they’re truly a kitchen fundamental—but you’ve likely discovered for yourself that “easy” doesn’t always translate to “delicious.” You’ll be able to make your own egg fryer by learning more about the different methods.
Related: 16 Recipes That Feature Fried Eggs for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
Fried Eggs: A Language
How did sunny-side up eggs get such a cute and whimsical name? The ubiquitous term is generally attributed to “diner lingo”—the unique slang developed by short-order cooks in American diners and coffeehouses—and dates as far back as the 1880s. The same goes for other egg-related patter like “over easy” or “over hard.”
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The key to perfect-for you fried eggs is the right pan and spatula. Nonstick skillets are the best. well-seasoned cast iron. Your spatula must be thin enough that it can slip under the delicate edge on the egg white, but large enough to support the entire egg. If you cook in cast iron, a thin stainless-steel spatula will be ideal. A good-quality silicone version is best for nonstick pans. It’s flexible and flat.
Frying Oils
We wouldn’t think of frying eggs without any fat in the skillet. Butter is a classic choice when it comes down to flavor. function. Martha explains that butter contains emulsifiers which prevent eggs sticking to it. You can also get great results—as well as flavor variations—with olive oil or bacon grease. Canola or sunflower oil are good options for neutral flavors. grapeseed oil.
Heat Level
Frozen eggs should be cooked at medium heat. The eggs should only be fried when the pan is hot enough to allow the egg to touch the skillet. You may prefer crispy edges and bubbly whites. Increase the heat to medium high if you like crispy, fried edges. A school of thought suggests slow-frying eggs, even if you use very low heat. This egg is quite pretty but doesn’t have the same textural contrast as the yolk and white edges that we like.
How to make Sunny-Side Up Eggs
Your ideal breakfast should begin with that moment when you crack into a soft egg and watch the brilliant yellow drip down onto your plate. Achieving this can be trickier than it looks—you need to cook the yolk Simply It should be warm enough to keep it from becoming too runny. It is important to either steam the yolk or add hot fat to it.
Steam
To harness the power of steam, ambient heat, and to put it to use perfect finish on sunny-side-up yolksA lid is necessary for your skillet. If your cover doesn’t fit the pan perfectly, you can grab a large saucepan lid that is wide enough to cover the eggs. Place it on top of the skillet. The time it takes for your yolks to set will depend on how long you keep the lid on.
Hot Fat
Hot fat can be used to make breakfast extra special. After the whites have set, turn the skillet upside down and add some butter, bacon grease, or oil to the skillet. Keep going until the yolks are to your liking.
How to make over-easy eggs
If you find that sunny side up is too runny, it is time to test your spatula skills and flip those eggs so they can be cooked over easy. This will ensure that the whites are cooked on all sides but the yolk is still soft. Use your spatula and gently flip the eggs one at a time. Cook for another five to 10 seconds.
Over-Medium and Over-Hard
It can take just a few seconds to tell the difference between “over-easy” yolks and “cooked through”. Over medium is a yolk that is set but not too hard. Over hard means the yolk is well, hard—similar to the yolk of a hard-boiled egg. For the best results, cook your eggs at a different time for each side.