Published 5/28/2022 • Updated 3/18/2024 Make the perfect eggs every time with this over medium eggs recipe. Step-by-step simple fool proof instructions to make the best over medium eggs ever! Is there anything better than perfectly perfect over medium eggs for breakfast?! I love starting the day off with this healthy and easy breakfast — jammy yolks and firm egg whites. This on top of a piece of toast with hot sauce 😍 This tutorial on eggs over medium is rather simple. Our biggest 2 pieces of advice are to make sure you use a nonstick pan and go butter over olive oil! Otherwise, cook your eggs for 2-3 minutes, flip, and for about 1 more minute to firm up the egg whites.
What You Need for Over Medium Eggs
You only need 2 simple ingredients to make the best over medium eggs! Head into the kitchen, and round up:
Large eggs: any size eggs will do, but be mindful that smaller eggs will cook faster than large eggs! Unsalted butter: we prefer using unsalted butter since we’re serving these over medium eggs with salt. If you’re using salted butter, be mindful that you may not need to add salt when serving.
You’ll want to serve your eggs with salt and pepper, so go ahead and grab that too 😀
How to Make Over Medium Eggs
Prep Pan
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium/low heat, and add butter.
Butter: Using butter will leave you with a nutty flavored egg and minimal browning — that’s what we used in these photos.
Oil: If you use avocado oil or olive oil you will be left with a bubbly egg white that has those burn, crispy edges that some people adore in a fried egg.
Cook Eggs
Repeat & Serve
Remove the eggs from the pan and repeat with the remaining eggs. Enjoy with salt and pepper, and your favorite breakfast sides.
Pro Tips for Over Medium Eggs
Use fresh eggs: Eggs are always better fresh, be sure to check the date on your eggs before frying them. Be patient: It is easy to want to rush the process of frying your over medium egg, but the more patient you are the better your egg will turn out. Check the edges: As your egg is frying, use a spatula to gently pull up on edges of the egg white to be sure the egg white isn’t sticking to the pan. Don’t forget to season: Always sprinkle some salt and pepper on your over medium eggs. It elevates all the flavors in your dish.
What to Serve with Over Medium Eggs
Best Pans for Over Medium Eggs
Any pan will work for making over medium eggs, but there are a few tips and tricks depending on the pan you’re using: Non-stick: a non-stick pan is your best bet for frying an egg. We love that it makes an easy recipe even easier. Cast iron: a cast iron skillet will work because it gets hot fast and retains heat. However, be sure you have enough butter and check the edges of your egg frequently to make sure they aren’t sticking to the pan. Stainless steel: if you only have a stainless steel pan you can still use it. Just be very diligent when frying the eggs because stainless steel can heat inconsistently and have some very hot spots.
Storage
These over medium eggs are best enjoyed immediately, but should you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days. To reheat: Reheat eggs on low in the microwave to be sure you don’t over cook them.
What to Serve Your Over Medium Egg With
Toast or bagels Bacon Maple Breakfast Sausage Sheet Pan French Toast Cinnamon Roll Waffles Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Greek Yogurt and Steel Cut Oatmeal Parfait Blueberry Orange Granola + Yogurt Healthy Smoothies
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