The perfect way to start your day is with tasty eggs cooked over easy. This recipe for Over Easy Eggs is so simple and incredibly delicious.
What’s your favorite way to make eggs? I’m all about the runny yolk – so when I’m picking my favorite we almost always fry them.
They are great when served with sausage or hashbrowns. But my favorite way is to put them on some bread with a little bacon and mayo for a delicious fried egg sandwich. SO GOOD!
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Now – when it comes to making these eggs, it can be a bit daunting. When I was first learning to cook I was told that making eggs is actually considered one of the more difficult things to make.
So we are here to take all the guesswork out of it. We broke it down with step-by-step pictures so you can have all the information you need before you get started.
Once you do it the first time you will be so excited. You’ll wonder why you waited so long. If you have already done it but struggle to make them perfect – I hope this will help you and you can enjoy your breakfast as much as we do.
Here are some commonly asked questions
How to store leftover eggs
If you happen to have leftovers, just transfer them to an airtight container and keep them refrigerated for up to 3 days.
To reheat, add a splash of water to the container, cover with a paper towel (this helps them to steam and not dry out), and microwave until hot – usually, just about 30-60 seconds will do it.
Keep in mind that cooking for a second time will result in the yolks cooking and being firm. You will not be able to keep the yolks runny if you need to reheat them later on.
How to tell if eggs are fresh
We have a habit of stocking up on eggs and then forgetting about them because they are out in the garage fridge.
While eggs will keep (if refrigerated properly) for up to 6 weeks beyond the date on the package – I always like to do this nifty little test if I know they have been in there for a while. The date isn’t always accurate.
When eggs go bad – they create an air bubble inside the shell. So if you place an egg in a few inches of water – watch what it does.
- If it stays at the bottom – it is good.
- If it sort of hovers halfway between the bottom and the top of the water – it’s on the way to going bad and should be used immediately.
- NOW – if the egg floats – that means the air bubble has formed and the egg is no longer safe to eat and should be tossed out.
Does the type of egg matter?
Nope – we have made this recipe with brown or white eggs, either from the store or gifted from our neighbor’s chickens. (those are my favorite)
The size of them doesn’t matter – which is especially great when you are not buying them commercially. They tend to be a variety of sizes when getting them from your own hens.
If you are making an ostrich egg – that is equivalent to about 24 chicken eggs. So you will need a very large fry pan to make a fried egg of that size.
What to serve with this egg recipe
- Brioche French Toast
- Fruit Salad
- Air Fryer Donut Holes with Chocolate Sauce
- Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
- Perfect Oven-Cooked Bacon
- Easy Banana Bread
- Huevos Rancheros
Ingredients for Over Easy Eggs
- unsalted butter
- eggs
When cooking an egg over easy, it all begins with adding a bit of butter to your skillet, just like a sunny side egg. Once you add the butter to the skillet, set it to medium-low heat and then allow the butter to melt before cracking your egg over the skillet.
When you have the egg cracked in the skillet, allow it to cook on the first side for about two minutes and then carefully flip it over to the opposite side. When cooking an over-easy egg, you only need to let it cook in the skillet for around 30 seconds and can then remove it, placing it on your plate to enjoy it with your favorite breakfast meat and toast.
If you want to have eggs over medium, let the second side cook for up to 45 seconds before removing them from the pan. And, when you prefer eggs over hard, where they’re slightly overcooked, you can leave the second side cooking for an additional minute before removing the eggs from the pan and plating them.
Don’t forget to add your favorite seasonings after you’ve put the eggs in the skillet. You can keep it simple with salt and pepper or use something else, such as seasoning salt, red pepper flakes, or even garlic powder.
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How to Make Over Easy Eggs
- Set the eggs out on the counter to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Add the butter to a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and allow it to melt.
- Turn the heat down to low.
- Crack the eggs into the heated skillet and cook for 2-4 minutes until the white is firm and the yolk is still runny.
- Flip the eggs using a thin spatula and cook for another 15-30 seconds.
- Remove the eggs from the pan and season with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
What about over medium and over hard?
There are two other similar ways to cook an egg in the frying pan: over medium and over hard. It’s just a matter of how cooked the yolk is. The distinctions between all of the ways to fry an egg are as follows:
- Sunny side up: Cook 2 to 3 minutes without flipping at all.
- Over easy: Basically the same as sunny side up, but then flip and cook 15-30 seconds more. The yolk will be runny.
- Over medium: The same as sunny side up, then flip and cook 1 minute. The yolk is thicker, more gooey and slightly runny in the very center.
- Over hard: You will cook the same as sunny side up, then flip and cook 2 more minutes – the yolk will fully cooked and firm.
How do I know when my over easy eggs are done?
You’ll know your eggs are done once the whites are set and the yolk has started to thicken but is still runny. If you’re not sure, it’s better to err on the side of undercooking since you can always cook them a bit more.
Note
Using room-temperature eggs gives a better end result – but isn’t absolutely necessary to make an over-easy egg.
How do I flip my over easy egg without breaking the yolk?
The easiest way is to use a spatula. Gently slide it under the egg, making sure to get all the edges, then quickly flip it over. You can also try flipping it with your wrist like you would a pancake.
fried egg over easy
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Over Easy Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 Eggs fresh if available
Instructions
- Set the eggs out on the counter to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Add the butter to a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and allow it to melt.
- Turn the heat down to low.
- Crack the eggs into the heated skillet and cook for 2-4 minutes until the white is firm and the yolk is still runny.
- Flip the eggs using a thin spatula and cook for another 15-30 seconds.
- Remove the eggs from the pan and season with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
Notes
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