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A perfect fried egg in a small black skillet.
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4.80 / 5 votes

The Perfect Egg

Ever wondered how to make a perfect fried egg every single time? Here's how.
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 89

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Heat a small cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the butter or oil and swirl it to coat the skillet. Immediately crack the egg into the skillet. Add the water to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove the egg from the pan immediately. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 110mg | Sugar: 0.2g