Fried Egg Recipe

Eggs have long been considered the ideal breakfast food. One large egg yields 6 grams of protein. The egg is not only a nutritious choice—there are many quick and easy ways to fix them. It may be tempting to grab a piece of toast or bowl of cereal with milk, but it's almost as quick and easy to fry up an egg. Just heat some fat in a nonstick pan, and you'll have a delicious, nutritious fried egg in as little as 4 minutes.

The instructions below will help you make the perfect basted or steam-fried egg. Or, you might prefer your eggs sunny-side-up, which is low heat with no clouding over the yolk) or flipped over-easy or over-medium.

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Which Pan Is Best for Frying Eggs?

An PFOA-free nonstick skillet with slightly rounded sides is ideal for sliding eggs out onto a plate. A well-seasoned cast-iron pan can work as well, but you might need to add more fat to keep the eggs from sticking. Choose a pan large enough for the number of eggs you are cooking—an 8-inch pan is perfect for one or two eggs, but you'll want to choose a bigger skillet for three or more eggs.

Which Fat Is Best for Fried Eggs?

Butter and bacon fat (always save those drippings!) are both excellent choices for flavor, while olive oil adds flavor and vegetable oil is inexpensive and neutral. Or you might prefer something different, such as duck fat, sesame oil, avocado oil, or ghee. With ghee, you get the buttery flavor with a higher smoke point than butter.