How to Fry Eggs

Master how to make fried eggs better than any diner. Whether you like them sunny side up or over easy, grab a skillet and get cracking!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 5

Total Time 8

Servings serving

Calories 135kcal

In a small bowl, crack the eggs (risk takers of the world, feel free to crack your eggs directly into the pan!). In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until foaming. When the foaming subsides, swirl the butter to coat the entire surface inside the pan. Add the eggs and cook, undisturbed, until the whites are set and no longer clear.
For eggs sunny-side up, cook until the whites are completely cooked but yolks are still soft. Remove immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
For eggs over easy, cook until the whites are completely cooked but yolks are still soft. Flip the eggs over and cook until the surface of the yolk is set but the inside is still soft, 20 to 30 seconds longer. Remove immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
For eggs over medium, cook until the whites are completely cooked but yolks are still soft. Flip the eggs over and cook until the yolks are starting to set but still soft in the middle, 30 to 60 second longer. Remove immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
For eggs over hard, cook until the whites are completely cooked but yolks are still soft. Flip the eggs over and cook until the yolks are completely set, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Eggs: Farm fresh or right out of the carton. Depending on the size of your eggs (medium, large, extra-large, or jumbo) you may need to cook them a little more or less than the recipe states.
Butter:Or substitute oil, clarified butter, bacon fat, or a generous coating of nonstick spray.