How to fry an egg
- Serves: 1
- Prep: 1 mins
- Cook: 4 mins
Master the art of frying an egg by following these easy steps. This recipe is brought to you by the BEIS team.
Ingredients
- 1 large British Lion eg
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- Grilled bacon and tomatoes to serve (optional)
Method
- Place 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a small frying pan and place over a medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, use a knife to crack the shell and tip the egg, straight into the hot fat. Cook over a low to medium heat for 1 minute or until the white is set.
- Tilt the pan slightly and use a teaspoon to scoop the surplus hot oil/fat over the top of the egg until the yolk is cooked to your liking.
- For over easy eggs, carefully slide a spatula underneath the cooked egg and flip over to cook the yolk for 1 minute.
- Once cooked, lift the egg from the pan using a spatula and place onto kitchen paper to drain excess fat. Serve with a slice of buttered toast or rashers of grilled bacon and tomatoes.
Cooks tips
To prevent the egg sticking to the pan during frying, sprinkle a little salt on the hot butter or oil before adding the egg to the pan.
Also: Watch 'How to fry an egg with Paul Merrett' on YouTube.
Calories | Protein | Fat | Saturates | Salt |
---|---|---|---|---|
110 | 8.3g | 8.9g | 1.9g | 0.2g |
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