How to Fry an Egg

Frying up a few eggs takes five minutes and only a little finesse; all you’ll need are the eggs themselves and a few simple tools. So read on to get started; an easy and filling breakfast—or breakfast for dinner—awaits.

What you'll need:

• As many eggs as you’d like fried or called for in recipe.
• 1-2 tablespoons butter
• 8-inch skillet 
• Small custard cup or glass bowl

How to:  

1. In an 8-inch skillet, melt 1 to 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Break egg into a custard cup.

2. Carefully slide egg into pan from custard cup. Repeat with another egg. Immediately reduce heat to low.

3. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, spooning butter over eggs, until film forms over top and whites and yolks are firm, not runny.

Expert tip:

For a lighter take on fried eggs, omit butter and use a nonstick skillet! Cook eggs over low heat about 1 minute or until edges turn white. Add 4 teaspoons water. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until film forms over top and whites and yolks are firm, not runny.

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