Over-easy eggs are such a treat, soft, perfectly cooked whites with golden, runny yolks just waiting to be scooped up with some buttery toast. Sounds easy to make, right? Just crack the egg, cook it, and flip it. But if you want them just right, smooth whites and those amazing, runny yolks, there’s a little bit of a trick to it. Let me show you how!
Over-easy eggs are a breakfast favorite, known for their perfectly cooked whites and golden, runny yolks. They’re simple, quick, and satisfying, especially when paired with toast or a slice of sourdough bread.
Making over-easy eggs might sound easy, just crack, cook, and flip, but getting them just right takes a little practice. The goal is fully set whites with a soft, runny yolk. Start with a good nonstick or well-seasoned pan. Add a bit of butter and let it melt over medium heat. Crack the eggs gently into the pan and let the whites cook until they’re mostly set.
The trickiest part is flipping the eggs without breaking the yolk. Use a thin spatula to carefully flip them over, then cook for just 15–30 seconds more. This keeps the yolks runny and delicious. If you prefer firmer yolks, let them cook a little longer for over-medium or over-hard eggs.
With a few simple tips, you’ll be making perfect over-easy eggs every time, quick, tasty, and ready to brighten your morning!
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⭐Why You'll Love This Perfect Over-Easy Eggs
- Quick and Easy: With just a few minutes of cooking, over-easy eggs are perfect for a fast breakfast or snack, done in under 10 minutes!
- Simple Yet Delicious: Eggs, olive oil, salt, and pepper are all you need to make something satisfying and flavorful.
- Customizable: Serve them as they are, or add avocado, toast, or your favorite seasonings for a little extra flavor.
- Impressive but Effortless: These eggs look fancy but are super easy to make, great for guests or when you want to treat yourself!
🧾Over-Easy Eggs Ingredients
Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this perfect over-easy egg recipe:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I use extra virgin olive oil for its smooth, rich flavor. It helps cook the eggs perfectly without sticking and adds a healthy fat for heart health.
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper: A pinch of sea salt brings out the natural flavor of the eggs, while black pepper adds just the right amount of spice and warmth.
- White Sourdough Bread (Optional): I love using white sourdough bread for a crispy, tangy toast that’s perfect for dipping in the egg yolk.
- Avocado (Optional): Adding avocado gives the dish a creamy, buttery texture and a mild, fresh flavor that pairs beautifully with the eggs.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Over-Easy Eggs
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Toast the sourdough bread place sliced avocado on the toast, and season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside.
2. In a nonstick skillet heat olive oil until it shimmers. Gently crack a large egg into the skillet without breaking the yolk. Cook for 1.5 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk stays runny.
3. Carefully flip each egg with a spatula, keeping the yolk intact. Cook for 10-15 seconds for a soft yolk or 30 seconds for a firmer one.
4. Season the egg with salt and pepper and place the egg on the toast.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Use Fresh Eggs: Fresh eggs have firmer whites and yolks, making them easier to flip and neat in the pan.
Pick the Right Pan: A nonstick skillet prevents sticking and keeps the yolks intact.
Keep the Heat Just Right: Medium heat is your friend—too hot, and the edges cook too fast; too low, and the eggs take forever.
Preheat the Pan: Let the pan warm up for a few minutes on medium heat. Add oil when it’s hot enough to shimmer but not smoke.
Flip Gently: Use a thin spatula to carefully slide under the egg, then flip it quickly but gently to avoid breaking the yolk.
Serve Right Away: Over-easy eggs are best enjoyed hot, so have your toast or toppings ready before cooking!
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📖 Recipe
How To Make Perfect Over-Easy Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Large Eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Slice White Sourdough Bread - Optional
- 1 Avocado - Optional
Instructions
- Toast the sourdough bread to your liking (Optional).
- Slice the avocado, add the sliced avocado on top of the toast, and season lightly with salt and pepper if desired (Optional). Set aside.
- Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil to the pan and let it heat until it shimmers.
- Crack a large egg into the skillet carefully to keep the yolks intact. Cook for 1 & ½ minutes or until the whites are mostly set, but the yolks are still runny.
- Gently slide a spatula under each egg and flip it carefully to avoid breaking the yolk. Cook for another 10-15 seconds for a soft yolk, or up to 30 seconds for a firmer yolk.
- Sprinkle the egg with sea salt and black pepper.
- Place the egg on top of the toasted slice.
- Repeat the same process to make the second over easy egg.
- Serve the eggs hot, with or without the optional toast and avocado. Add an extra pinch of black pepper if desired. Enjoy the perfect over-easy eggs!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
These over-easy eggs are cooked to perfection! The whites are set, but the yolks are still runny and oozy. A perfect breakfast treat.