Perfect Fried Egg

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Large Egg (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into pieces)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients and Tools

   Lay out the eggs, butter, salt, pepper, skillet, spatula and a plate so you don’t have to run around while cooking.

   Time: PT1M

2. Preheat Skillet

   Place the non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

3. Melt Initial Butter

   Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the pan and let it melt until it sizzles and starts to pop.

   Time: PT30S

4. Crack Eggs and Season

   Crack the eggs on the countertop (to avoid shell fragments) and slide them into the pan. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add Butter for Basting

   Drop a generous knob (about 1 tablespoon) of butter into the pan around the eggs.

   Time: PT30S

6. Baste and Cook Whites

   Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the melted butter over the egg whites, avoiding the yolk. Cook until the whites are set and the edges turn golden‑brown.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Finish Cooking

   Lower the heat just a touch and let the egg finish cooking for another 30 seconds – the whites should be fully set while the yolk stays runny.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: low‑medium heat

8. Plate and Serve

   Slide the egg onto a warm plate, letting any excess butter drain off. Serve immediately with toasted bread to dip into the yolk.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

190

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fat

16 g

Fiber

0 g