Making an Over Easy Egg sounds simple, but getting the perfect silky, runny yolk, and solid white does require a piece of knowledge. Over Easy Eggs are great with toast for a simple breakfast. Before you start making Over Easy Eggs, you must have great eggs and the right pan/skillet in hand. The surface of the pan is important for sliding out after cooking. So, picking a non-stick pan will be perfect to make an Over Easy Egg.
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What is an Over Easy Egg Actually?
An Over Easy Egg cooks on both sides for a very short amount of time, until the egg white is set aside and the yellow yolk is still runny.
What is the difference between Over Easy Eggs, Over Medium, and Over Hard?
The word “Over” is common among them. You can understand the meaning of “Over” as the action of flipping in a frying pan and the result of the yolk. There is no perfect egg though.
Over Easy Eggs: An Over Easy Egg means completely runny yolk set inside lightly set whites.
Over Medium Eggs: An Over Medium Egg means firm whites and yolks like a loose custard.
Over Hard Eggs: An Over Hard Egg means eggs are fried until the yolks are fully cooked through and have reached a flaky, crumbly texture similar to the center of a hard-boiled egg.
What’s the Difference Between Over Easy Eggs and Sunny-Side Up?
A Sunny Side Up egg is cooked from one side, leaving the yellow yolk raw and whites barely set. The sides are slightly crispy when cooking a Sunny Side Up. Whereas an Over Easy Egg is cooked from both sides and has a light seal at the top of the egg with the runny yolk inside. Both types of eggs take a few mins to cook, but the Over Easy Eggs take about 20-30 secs. more than the Sunny-Side Up.
How to Make/Cook Over Easy Eggs?
Cooking can be complex until you are whipping eggs perfectly to make them fluffy. There are two ways to make an Over Easy Egg. You can make it either on a Stovetop or in Microwave.
How to Make Over Easy Eggs on Stovetop?
It’s easy to make Over Easy Eggs on Stovetop but flipping the egg is not easy. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat until starting to foam.
Now, add eggs and sprinkle some kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 mins until the white firm and egg yolk is still runny. Flip and cook 20-30 secs. more Keeping the yolk still in the liquid state serve and enjoy!
How to Flip Over Easy Eggs?
Flipping an egg is not an easy task for everyone. Some may ruin the whole egg when flipping in the wrong way. You can flip easily when you gently slide the spatula under the fried egg and lift it from the skillet’s surface. Tip the spatula slowly until the uncooked corner touches the pan, then lay the yolk-side down gently. Once the seal is formed, it will be easy to slide the spatula again without breaking the egg yolk.
How to Make Over Easy Eggs in the Microwave?
It’s easy to make Over Easy Eggs in the microwave. The resulting egg will be more of Sunny-Side Up because you can’t flip the egg in the microwave. Another reason is, you won’t get the signature seal without a pan surface. So, it’s only possible in the microwave to make Over Easy Eggs without Flipping.
You just have to preheat the microwave-safe plate and melt a little butter over the surface. Now, crack the egg onto the plate and return to the microwave and cook for about 45 secs. or until the white part is set.
How Long to Cook Over Easy Eggs?
If you are cooking Over Easy Eggs on the stovetop, you should cook it for 2-3 mins. and after flipping 20-30 seconds more. On the other hand, you should cook it for 45 sec. in the microwave.
