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How To Make Perfect Over Medium Eggs

Making over medium eggs are just as simple as any other fried egg, but it’s important to watch over the firmness of the yolks. Learn how to get the best gelatinous over medium egg with this recipe.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Ingredient, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword fried egg
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 187kcal

Equipment

  • cast-iron pan
  • metal turner

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat your pan over medium-low heat, then add avocado or a neutral oil.
    cooking oil in carbon steel pan
  • Tap the egg on a flat surface like the counter and open it over the cast-iron pan.
    cracking egg into frying pan
  • Sprinkle salt over the egg to season.
    seasoning a fried egg
  • Continue to cook for about 2 minutes or until the edges of the egg are crisp.
    detail of crispy fried egg edge
  • Use a slotted turner underneath the egg to gently lift the egg and carefully turn it over without breaking the yolk.
    flipping fried egg over
  • Continue to cook the egg for about 2 minutes or until the center feels slightly firm, but not hard. The amount of time can vary greatly depending on your stove and cookware. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
    over medium egg yolk texture

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg