A fried egg is one of the simplest and most popular ways to cook an egg. It’s made by cracking an egg into a hot pan and frying it in a little oil or butter. 🍳
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon butter or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the pan
- Place a skillet on medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Crack the egg
- Crack the egg into a small bowl first, then gently slide it into the pan.
- Cook the egg
- Let the egg cook until the white becomes firm.
- Choose your style
- Sunny-side up: Cook without flipping; yolk stays runny.
- Over easy: Flip once and cook about 10–15 seconds.
- Over medium: Flip and cook 30–60 seconds.
- Over hard: Flip and cook until yolk is fully firm.
- Season and serve
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Tips for a Perfect Fried Egg
- Use a non-stick pan for easier cooking.
- Cook on medium or low heat so the egg doesn’t burn.
- Cover the pan briefly if you want the top of the white cooked without flipping.
If you want, I can also show you 5 chef tricks that make fried eggs taste much better (most people don’t know these simple tricks). 🍳
