Serve up perfect eggs sunny-side-up every morning with this easy recipe.
I share a few tips that might change the game for you: Butter or oil?
Steam or no steam?
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So even if you prefer your own eggsscrambledorover easy, this is a good recipe to know.
Learn how to make sunny-side-up eggs.
Ingredients For Making Sunny Side Up Eggs
You need just four ingredients for perfect sunny-side-up eggs.
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And if you keep a decently stocked fridge, you have everything on hand.
Crack Eggs Into Separate Bowls
You’ll start by cracking individual eggs into separate bowls.
This part of the egg is called the “chalaza.”
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It exists to protect, anchor, and suspend the yolk, and it’s totally normal.
Ain’t anything worse than an egg shocked stiff!
Should I Use Butter Or Oil For Sunny-Side-Up Eggs?
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It also lends a nice, rich flavor and soft mouthfeel, which complements Southern cooking beautifully.
Should I Cover Sunny-Side-Up Eggs?
It’s ultimately a matter of personal taste.
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But when I’m cooking sunny-side-up eggs for others, I always cover them.
The lid over the pan creates a convective environment that naturally steams and cooks the egg from all sides.
Should I Add Water To My Sunny-Side-Up Eggs?
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While it’s not at all necessary, it is a very cool trick that creates more steam.
Grease the skillet:
Melt butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
Tilt pan to distribute butter evenly over the surface.
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Immediately cover and cook until whites are just set, 1 minute.
Remove lid and finish eggs:
Remove lid and sprinkle eggs with salt.
Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks are still runny.
