*Perfect* Sunny Side Up Eggs
Here’s how to make sunny side up eggs with a perfectly runny yolk! Eat them for breakfast, sandwiches, rice bowls, and more.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 2 eggs 1x
- Category: Essentials
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eggs
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 tablespoon butter (or neutral oil for dairy-free)
- 2 fresh eggs (fresh is best*)
Instructions
- In a large cast iron or non-stick skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium low heat until starting to foam (eggs are best on low to medium low heat**).
- Add the eggs and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt and a few grinds black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the white is firm but the yolk is still runny (do not flip). Remove to a plate and serve.
Notes
*Fresh eggs are best for frying because the whites hold their shape. The whites on older eggs tend to spread: simply use a spatula to pull back the egg whites towards the middle (it just won’t look as pretty!).
**The slower the better with eggs: they can easily get overcooked. Note that if you’re cooking a second batch, you may need to lower the heat to avoid overcooking the egg since the skillet is already hot.
This is the non-stick skillet we use. This is the cast-iron skillet we use.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/sunny-side-up-eggs/
