Recipe August 5, 2026

The Star of Breakfast: Tips for Perfect Fried Eggs

A few small secrets for fried eggs with crispy edges and a runny yolk.

Choose fresh eggs

The white of a fresh egg stays compact and doesn’t spread in the pan.

Add butter to a pan heated over medium heat; crack the egg once it stops foaming.

Covering briefly cooks the top of the white fully while leaving the yolk runny.

Sprinkle salt on the yolk last; otherwise white spots may form on it.

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