How to Make a Fried Egg

Here’s everything needed to make this recipe for fried eggs.

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil – For cooking the eggs so they don’t stick to the pan. You can also use canola oil, olive oil, bacon fat, or avocado oil eggs. 
• 2 large eggs – The recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, etc., but you may need to cook the eggs in batches. 
• Salt and pepper to taste – Both season the eggs and bring out the natural flavors.

This fried egg recipe is easy to make and takes a few minutes from start to finish.

1. First, allow the eggs to come to room temperature for twenty minutes. 
2. Then, heat the oil in a cast iron pan. Once the oil is simmering, reduce the heat to low. 
3. Crack the eggs into the skillet. 
4. Season with salt and pepper. 
5. Cook the eggs for two to four minutes until the whites are firm, and the yolks are runny.
6. Finally, remove the eggs from the skillet and serve. 

SERVE: You can keep the eggs out for about 90 minutes before they need to be covered and refrigerated.

STORE: Place leftover eggs in an airtight container and store them for 4-5 days.

FREEZE: You can freeze cooked eggs, but be forewarned that the egg whites will be rubbery. To freeze:

1. Cool the eggs, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Freeze until frozen solid, about two hours.
3. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or zipper-top bag and freeze for up to six months.

THAW: Thaw the egg(s) overnight in the refrigerator.

REHEAT: Place the egg(s) in a skillet with a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Place the skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until the eggs are heated through.