Fried Eggs

Name: Fried Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 1 eggs; 10 g of butter; salt; pepper; a few sprigs of parsley (fresh)

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Fried eggs are cracked into a hot buttered skillet. 🍳 The white should be set and the yolk liquid, to your taste.

Total time: 10 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.80

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 5

eggs

Estimated cost €0.80

Equipment

Skillet
Spatula
Dinner plate

Instructions

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Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt until it's slightly foamy.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

90kcal

Protein6 g26%
Carbs1 g4%
Fat7 g69%

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For perfect fried eggs, use a nonstick skillet and don't hesitate to add a knob of butter at the end of cooking for an even tastier flavor! 🧈✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

The texture of cooked eggs is badly affected by freezing/thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Quick loss of texture and flavor. Eat fresh and right away.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

Quick to make, best fresh.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheating makes eggs rubbery and alters their flavor. Better to make them fresh.

Variations

Serve on toast or with a green salad.
Add chopped fresh parsley or chives.
Cook a little longer for a firmer yolk.

Mistakes to avoid

Breaking the yolk when cracking the egg: crack it gently into the hot skillet.
Pouring the egg into butter that isn't hot enough: let it melt until it's slightly foamy.
Cooking too long: 3 to 5 minutes is enough.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a good fried egg?

Melt the butter over medium heat until slightly foamy, gently crack in the egg without breaking the yolk, season with salt and pepper, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until the white is set.

How long do you cook a fried egg?

Plan on about 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat. The white should be set and the yolk should stay liquid, to your taste. Then slide the egg onto a plate with the spatula.

How do you keep the yolk runny?

Crack the egg carefully so you don't break the yolk, keep a medium heat, and stop cooking as soon as the white is set. The yolk then stays liquid.

What do you serve a fried egg with?

Serve it right away with toast or a green salad, with a little chopped fresh parsley. It makes a simple, budget-friendly breakfast or starter.