How to fry an egg

Name: How to fry an egg
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 egg; A drizzle of olive oil (or butter)

Starter

Very Easy

4 min

163 Kcal

Get the bread sticks ready—we’re just in time for the perfect fried eggs! Because, no, it’s not that easy to get them just right this way. But once you’ve got the timing down, you can enjoy them just as they are, or add them to a salad or on top of a steak to make a “steak à cheval”!

Ingredients

1 egg
A drizzle of olive oil (or butter)

Estimated cost: 0.27€ (0.27€/serving)

Materials

A frying pan

Preparation

Preparation1 min

Cook time3 min

In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil or a little butter.
Once your skillet is hot, crack an egg into it and let it cook for 3 minutes. The white will set around the yolk and begin to brown.
Once that time has passed, use a spatula to remove the egg from the pan and enjoy!

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FAQ ❓

What is the secret to achieving the perfect fried egg?

The secret lies in mastering the timing and temperature; cook the egg in a hot skillet for exactly 3 minutes to get the whites set while keeping the yolk runny.