Over Easy Eggs

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This over easy eggs recipe uses a simple technique that creates the perfect runny yolk and fluffy egg whites every time.

Serve over easy eggs with toast and bacon, or put it in a sandwich, salad, or pasta for a delicious and nutritious meal!

The Perfect Over-Easy Eggs

There are many ways you can whip up eggs in the morning, but over-easy eggs are one of our favorites! They have an irresistible oozy yolk perfect for enhancing many delectable dishes from breakfast to lunch and dinner!

If you’ve never made an over-easy egg, don’t fret. This is an easy technique that anyone can get on the first go! Just follow this recipe as your #1 guide to making the most eggcellent eggs every time.

Health Benefits of Over Easy Eggs

Over easy eggs are only 77 calories each and rich in nutrients. Here are the most notable:

5g of fat
6g of protein
113mg of choline (an important nutrient for the brain)
9 essential amino acids
Iron
Phosphorus
Selenium
Vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, B2, and B5

Ingredients You Need

Large eggs: any size will do, but be mindful that smaller eggs will cook faster than large ones!
Unsalted butter: we prefer unsalted butter since we’re serving these over easy eggs with salt. If you’re using salted butter, be mindful that you may not need to add salt when serving.

Using butter will leave you with a nutty-flavored egg and minimal browning — that’s what we used in these photos. However, oil will work, too, but it will change the taste and appearance of the over-easy eggs.

For instance, if you use avocado oil or olive oil, you will be left with a bubbly egg white with those burned, crispy edges that some people adore in a fried egg.

How to Make Over Easy Eggs

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Place the butter in the pan and allow it to melt.

Once the butter has melted, crack your eggs into the pan. Avoid overcrowding the pan if you’re using more than 2 eggs.

Next, cook the eggs over medium-low heat for 2 minutes or until the egg white begins to set but isn’t thoroughly cooked.

Use a spatula to flip the eggs. Then let the egg cook for an additional 30 seconds to quickly allow the white to cook, but not the yolk.

Remove the eggs from the pan and repeat with the remaining eggs.

There you have it! A runny yolk inside firm and fluffy egg whites — the perfect over-easy egg!

Serve with salt and pepper or with other sides of your choice. Enjoy!

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Best Pans for Over Easy Eggs

Any pan will work for making over easy eggs, but there are a few tips and tricks depending on the pan you’re using:

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What is the difference between a sunny side up egg and an over easy egg?

The main difference between the two is that a sunny-side-up egg cooks on the pan without getting flipped, making cooked egg whites and a runny, slightly set yolk.

On the other hand, an over-easy egg gets flipped, encasing a more runny yolk inside the cooked egg white.

Are over easy eggs healthier than other eggs?

The healthiest way to eat an egg is poached or boiled, as no cooking fat is involved. However, over-easy eggs are still more nutritious than scrambled, sunny-side-up, over-medium, and over-hard eggs.

How long can you leave an over easy egg out?

Over-easy eggs can be left out for up to 2 hours, depending on the room’s temperature. However, it’s essential to ensure you don’t leave your eggs out too long to avoid food born illness, as bacteria can grow quickly between 40°F and 140°F.

These over-easy eggs are best enjoyed immediately, but should you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days. They are great as leftovers for making an egg salad!

4 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium/low heat (8-inch or 10–inch work best). Add butter.
When the butter has melted, crack the eggs into the pan. Try not to overcrowd the pan with more than 2 eggs.
Cook the eggs over medium/low heat for 2 minutes or until the egg white begins to set, but isn’t completely cooked.
Use a spatula to flip the eggs and let them cook for an additional 30 seconds to allow the white to cook but not the yolk. The yolk should be runny.
Remove the eggs from the pan and repeat with the remaining eggs.
Remove the eggs from the pan and enjoy with salt and pepper.

We tested this recipe with large eggs. A medium egg or extra large egg will have a different cook time.
Times may vary depending on the stovetop. The goal is for the white to cook enough to flip and barely let the egg stay in the skillet. The goal is just to allow the yolk to become stable enough to move to a plate but stay runny.

Calories: 226kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 11g Fat: 20g Sugar: 0.3g

About Emily Richter

Emily spent the first 10 years of her career in marketing and advertising roles and started side-hustling with Fit Foodie Finds in Fall of 2015. Em lives in Minneapolis with her husband and son, and manages FFF editorial operations as well as all things sponsorships and brand collaborations.

Over Easy Eggs originally appeared on FitFoodieFinds.com