Perfect Fried Eggs Cooks Illustrated
Achieve breakfast perfection with this foolproof recipe for *Perfect Fried Eggs* from Cooks Illustrated, where simplicity meets precision. This recipe highlights a winning combination of unsalted butter and a splash of vegetable oil, creating the ideal balance of rich flavor and nonstick frying. Carefully cooked in a preheated skillet, the eggs are gently seasoned and cooked under a lid to ensure tender whites and luscious, runny yolks, or flipped for perfectly over-easy eggs. With just 4 minutes from pan to plate, this quick and easy method guarantees beautifully cooked eggs every time, making it a staple in your breakfast repertoire. Pair these golden delights with toast, crispy bacon, or fresh avocado for a satisfying start to the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 2 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter into the skillet. Swirl the skillet until the butter is fully melted and starts to foam. This oil-butter combination helps prevent the butter from burning while enhancing flavor.
Crack 2 large eggs into a small bowl to ensure the yolks remain intact, then gently slide them into the skillet, spacing them apart.
Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and black pepper, if desired, for added flavor.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes for a sunny-side-up egg, until the whites are set but still tender, and the yolks are slightly runny.
For over-easy eggs, carefully flip them using a thin spatula and cook for an additional 10 to 15 seconds, then remove from heat.
Transfer the fried eggs onto a plate using a spatula. Serve hot with toast, bacon, or your favorite breakfast sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 282 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 148 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
