Crispy Fried Egg
Crispy fried eggs boast delicate, crunchy edges and rich, runny yolks—a combo that makes them seriously delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Crack the egg into a small bowl and set aside.
- Place an 8 or 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Let heat up for 2 minutes. Once hot, add the oil. Let heat up for 1 minute. (If your cast iron pan handle doesn’t have a silicone handle cover, be sure to hold it with an oven mitt since it can get very hot.)
- Add the egg to the pan and turn the heat to medium. Let the egg cook for 2 minutes while using a large soup spoon to ladle the hot oil over the white parts of the egg. Cook until the egg white is crispy and the yolk is jiggly but not fully raw. If you prefer your egg yolk to be cooked more (less runny), cover the pan with a lid (after the 2 minutes of cooking/basting), and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Use a spatula to lift the crispy egg out of the pan onto a plate. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (1 servings)
- Calories: 153
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.