Fried eggs are cooked on one side, with the yolk intact, golden, and slightly runny. This is a delicious and perfect breakfast, especially when paired with a slice of bread for dipping into the yolk! You can easily make fried eggs at home using either a pan or an oven.
Ingredients
Frying Eggs in a Pan
- 1 tablespoon (about 15g) of butter
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Baking in the Oven
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
StepsFrying Eggs in a Pan

Heat 1 tablespoon (about 15g) of butter in a cast iron or non-stick pan over low heat. Choose a pan large enough to fit two eggs without them sticking together. Place the pan with the melted butter on the stove and turn on the heat to melt the butter.
- If using a non-stick pan, such as one made of carbon steel, you may need to spray a thin layer of cooking spray on the pan before adding the butter.
Tilt the pan to spread the butter evenly over the surface. Butter helps shorten the time for frying the bottom of the egg while maintaining its shape. Make sure the butter covers almost the entire surface of the pan.
- If you don't have butter, you can use lard, olive oil, or bacon fat to fry the egg.
Gently crack one egg into the pan, ensuring the yolk remains intact. Once the butter starts to sizzle, hold the egg about 1.5 cm above the pan and carefully crack it open, allowing the egg to gently drop onto the hot surface. The egg white will quickly begin to cook.
- If you're having trouble cracking the egg, break it into a bowl first, check for any shell fragments, then carefully pour it into the pan.
How to Check If Eggs Are Fresh
If you're unsure how many days the eggs have been stored in the fridge, fill a glass with water and gently drop the egg into it.
If the egg sinks to the bottom, it's a sign that the egg is still fresh and suitable for cooking.
If the egg floats to the surface with the large end facing up, it indicates the egg has been stored for several days. Eggs stored for longer periods are still safe to fry or boil, as long as they are thoroughly cooked.
If the egg floats to the surface, it's past its expiration and should be discarded.
Crack another egg into the pan, ensuring the egg whites don’t touch each other. Now is the time to add another egg to the pan. If the egg whites touch, use the flat edge of a spatula to separate them.
- Alternatively, you can allow the whites to touch and separate them after they are cooked using a spatula or knife.
Cover the pan and cook the eggs for another 2-3 minutes. Covering the pan helps reduce cooking time and ensures the whites firm up while keeping the yolk runny. After 2 minutes, lift the lid and check to ensure the whites have fully cooked. If they aren't done yet, keep the lid on and continue frying for another 30-60 seconds.
- You can check the eggs' doneness by gently shaking the pan; the yolk should wobble, and the whites should be firm.

Transfer the eggs to a plate and season with salt and pepper. Carefully tilt the pan 45 degrees next to the plate and observe as the eggs slide off the pan. To make it easier to control, slide a spatula under each egg and lift them onto the plate. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, then enjoy!
- You can serve the fried eggs with white rice, bread, or prepare a full nutritious breakfast with meat, potatoes, and fruits.
Cooking Eggs in the Oven

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Use the oven's temperature dial to set the right heat and begin preparing your ingredients while the oven warms up. This step will take around 10-15 minutes, depending on your oven.
Did you know? Cooking eggs in the oven helps maintain a consistent temperature, ensuring the eggs cook evenly. This is an excellent method for making fried eggs if you're just starting out in the kitchen.
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Check if the bottom of your skillet is labeled 'oven-safe.' If it's the right kind of pan, pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into it, then tilt the pan to spread the oil evenly over the surface. Next, place the pan on the stove and heat until the oil begins to sizzle.
- In general, most cast-iron skillets are oven-safe, but many non-stick pans and carbon steel pans are not.
Đập 2 quả trứng vào chảo sao cho lòng trắng không dính vào nhau. Bạn sẽ cẩn thận đập từng quả trứng vào mỗi bên của chảo. Nếu lòng trắng chạm vào nhau, hãy đặt mép phẳng của sạn vào giữa chúng để tách ra cho đến khi bạn đặt chảo vào lò nướng. Sau khi đập trứng vào chảo, bạn nhấc chảo ra khỏi bếp.
- Cố gắng thực hiện thao tác đập trứng vào chảo càng nhanh càng tốt nhưng vẫn giữ nguyên lòng đỏ.

Cho chảo vào lò nướng và nướng trứng khoảng 4 phút. Nhấc chảo ra khỏi bếp và nhẹ nhàng đặt chảo vào giữa lò nướng. Để chảo trong lò nướng đến khi lòng trắng cứng lại; bạn có thể kiểm tra bằng cách lắc nhẹ chảo. Nếu lòng đỏ vẫn lúc lắc và lòng trắng thì cứng lại, món trứng đã sẵn sàng để thưởng thức!
- Với một số loại lò nướng, bước này có thể mất 3 phút rưỡi; vì vậy, hãy bật đèn lò nướng và quan sát từng lòng trắng để biết khi nào chúng chín hoàn toàn. Nếu lòng đỏ bắt đầu chuyển sang màu trắng, hãy lấy chảo ra khỏi lò nướng ngay lập tức để trứng không chín quá mức.

Lấy trứng ra khỏi lò nướng và cho vào đĩa để nêm gia vị. Bạn nhớ đeo găng tay nhà bếp khi lấy chảo ra khỏi lò nướng, nghiêng chảo 45 độ để chuyển trứng từ chảo sang đĩa. Cuối cùng là thêm một ít muối và tiêu tùy theo khẩu vị rồi thưởng thức!
- Tốt nhất bạn nên thưởng thức ngay lập tức để trứng không bị nguội.
Lời khuyên
- Nếu bạn gặp khó khăn trong việc giữ lòng đỏ ở giữa, hãy thử tách lòng trắng khỏi lòng đỏ. Việc tiếp theo là cho lòng trắng vào chảo và thêm lòng đỏ vào giữa lòng trắng.
Warning
- Eating undercooked eggs can lead to food poisoning. Therefore, ensure that your eggs are fully cooked to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.
What You'll Need
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Cast iron skillet, non-stick skillet, carbon steel skillet
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Spatula
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Butter or olive oil
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Eggs
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Plate