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How to Fry an Egg

Learn how to fry the perfect egg every time with this simple recipe. The ultimate rich and runny topper for your instant ramen.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time3 minutes
Servings: 1

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cooking oil or butter
  • salt and pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Gently crack egg into the hot pan.
  • Cook to desired doneness:
    Sunny-Side Up: 2-3 minutes (runny yolk)
    Over-Easy: 2-3 minutes, flip, 30 sec-1 min (runny yolk)
    Over-Medium: 2-3 minutes, flip, 1-2 min (gooey yolk)
    Over-Well: 2-3 minutes, flip, 2-3 min (set yolk)
  • Season with salt and pepper (optional).
  • Carefully remove from pan and top your ramen.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg