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How To Fry the Perfect Egg!

How to fry eggs to achieve the perfect 'doneness' with no sticking!

Course Breakfast
Keyword fried egg, how to, how to fry an egg
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • desired amount of fresh, free range eggs
  • extra virgin olive oil, grass fed butter, or both
  • Sea salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. NOTE: The size pan and the amount of oil/butter you use will depend on how many eggs you are frying. So choose your pan accordingly.

  2. Heat a non stick pan on med/high heat until hot (give it at least 90 seconds). Add oil, butter or a combination of the two to the pan and allow time for them to get hot without smoking. Pan should be generously coated.

  3. Gently add eggs to pan and turn heat down to low immediately. The pan should be hot enough that you hear a "pssssshhhhh" sound when eggs hit the pan, this helps with sticking and gives you that crispy edge.

  4. Cook on low for three to five minutes until whites are set and yolk is done to preference. I love to leave my yolk runny, so I only cook one side. My husband likes his more well done, so he turns his egg once the whites are set and cooks until yolk is almost firm. You can do either, or something in between, totally up to you!

  5. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve and enjoy!