Perfect Fried Eggs
Our guide to achieving a flawless fried egg with ruffled, crispy edges, tender whites and a rich yolk.
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp vegetable, olive or extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 eggs
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by heating oil over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Break eggs into the pan, 1 at a time, aiming just above the oil to prevent splattering. (Hot tip: Crack eggs on a flat surface for a clean break – using a pan‘s edge will result in shell shards in the egg.)
- Cook until edges are brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Tilt the pan and spoon the fat over the whites until no longer translucent. Make sure to avoid the yolks – you want to keep them runny, and they‘ll continue to cook as is.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and enjoy.