Simple Over-Easy Egg Recipe

Gently flipped for a slightly set yolk, offering a harmonious mix of creamy and crisp.

Servings	Weight / serving	kcal / serving	cost / serving
1	106 g	182	0.43 £

Ingredients 🧂🥕

2 pcs Eggs
5 g Butter
1 g Paprika Powder

0.2 g Salt
0.1 g Pepper black

Instructions 👩‍🍳

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Step-by-step:

Heat pan: Warm a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add a little butter or oil.

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Crack egg: Crack egg into the pan and season with salt and pepper.
Cook gently: Cook until whites are set but yolk is still runny.
Flip briefly: Flip carefully and cook 10–20 seconds for “over easy”.
Serve: Slide onto a plate and serve immediately.

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Fried Egg Over Easy: crispy edges, runny yolk, and the perfect flip

A fried egg over easy is a breakfast classic: set whites, a warm runny yolk, and a quick flip that finishes the top without turning the yolk hard. It’s simple, fast, and upgrades everything—toast, avocado, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and savory bowls. The real skill is getting crisp edges without rubbery whites, and flipping without breaking the yolk.

What “over easy” means

Over: the egg is flipped once.
Easy: the yolk stays runny while the whites are fully set.

High-value tips for the perfect over-easy egg

Use medium heat: high heat browns too fast and can leave undercooked whites.
Start with a warm pan: a properly heated pan prevents sticking and helps set the whites cleanly.
Butter or a thin oil film: butter adds flavor; oil helps with crisp edges—use a small amount, not a puddle.
Cover briefly (optional): a short lid moment sets the top before flipping, making the flip safer.
Flip gently: slide a thin spatula fully under the egg and flip in one confident motion.

How to avoid common problems

Broken yolk: pan too hot or flip too slow—use medium heat and a confident flip.
Undercooked whites: heat too high (outside cooks, inside stays raw) or egg too cold—cook on medium and give it time.
Sticking: not enough fat or pan not nonstick—use a good pan and preheat properly.
Rubbery egg: cooked too long—over easy should be quick after the flip.

Serving ideas

On toast: classic with salt, pepper, and chives.
On avocado: avocado toast + over-easy egg = brunch-level.
In breakfast sandwiches: bagels, croissants, or panini-style melts.
On bowls: breakfast potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or roasted peppers.