How to Fry an Egg (4 Ways!)

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter (or other cooking oil or bacon grease)
• 2 eggs
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Instructions

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   Melt: Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter allow it to melt and coat the surface. Do not skimp and use at least a full tablespoon per batch.

2. 2

   Crack: When the butter begins to foam, crack the eggs into the pan. Or crack the eggs into a small bowl and gently tip into your pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   --- Sunny Side Up Eggs ---

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   Sunny Side Up Eggs: Cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the egg whites start to set and become opaque but the yolk is still runny. Gently move the egg to a plate and serve.

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   --- Over Easy Eggs ---

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   Over Easy Eggs: Cook for 2 minutes or until the egg whites start to set and become opaque but the yolk is still runny. The edges may start to look crispy.

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   Over Easy Eggs: Carefully flip each egg using a spatula. Remove the pan from direct heat and let the eggs sit for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

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   --- Over Medium Eggs ---

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   Over Medium Eggs: Cook for 2 minutes or until the egg whites start to set and become opaque but the yolk is still runny.

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    Over Medium Eggs: Once the whites are set and the edges begin to crisp, carefully flip each egg using a spatula. Cook for 2 additional minutes until the egg yolks are firm to the touch but not broken.

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    --- Over Hard Eggs ---

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    Over Hard Eggs: Cook for 2 minutes or until the egg whites start to set and become opaque but the yolk is still runny.

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    Over Hard Eggs: Once the whites are set and the edges begin to crisp, carefully flip each egg using a spatula. Cook for 2 to 3 additional minutes until the egg yolks are firm. Use the spatula to gently press down to ensure the egg yolk has broken and fully cooked through.