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Sunny side up egg on white plate with herbs next to a tea towel.
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Perfect Sunny Side Up Eggs Recipe

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast recipes, egg recipes, fried eggs, sunny side up eggs
Servings: 1
Author: Lisa Bass

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs optional

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 71mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg