With set whites and runny yolks, sunny side up eggs are as delicious as they look. Learn how to make this style of fried eggs that involves zero flipping!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast recipes, egg recipes, fried eggs, sunny side up eggs
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 3 minutesminutes
Total Time 8 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Calories 122kcal
Author Lisa Bass
Ingredients
1/2tablespoonsbutter
1largeegg
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbsoptional
Instructions
Heat a non-stick pan or cast iron skillet to low heat.
Add about 1/2 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt. Use a spatula or gently swirl the pan to make sure the butter coats the bottom evenly.
Crack each egg into a separate dish and carefully transfer it to the heated pan.
Cover your skillet with a lid and let cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
No need to flip these! Once the egg white is cooked through and the yolk looks good, take it right out of the skillet and onto your plate!
Top with a little bit of salt and pepper.
Optional: Add herbs like parsley or thyme or even a little paprika for an extra kick.
Notes
I like to use a glass lid to cover my sunny side up eggs. That way I can tell once the egg white is perfectly set.
Make sure to cook on low heat to avoid burning the egg white.