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How to fry an egg to perfection

A few simple tips on technique can mean the difference between fried egg success (hello, runny yolk!) and fried egg failure.
/ Source: TODAY

Fried eggs are one of the most versatile foods, as they easily transition from starring in a breakfast sandwich to stealing the salad topping spotlight. But a few simple tips on technique can mean the difference between fried egg success (hello, runny yolk!) and fried egg failure.

Add butter to pan
Kelly Senyei

Add a pat of butter to a saucepan set over medium low heat. Swirl the butter around so it evenly coats the pan.

Add egg to pan
Kelly Senyei

Crack the egg into a small bowl then pour the egg into the saucepan.

Cover pan with lid
Kelly Senyei

Cook the egg for 1 to 2 minutes until the whites begin to firm up. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the egg an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the yolk reaches your desired doneness for the perfect sunny side up egg. Alternately, flip the egg once and cook it an additional 1 to 2 minutes if you prefer your eggs "over easy."

Fried egg on toast
Kelly Senyei

Use an offset spatula to transfer the egg from the pan to your serving plate. Success!

Kelly Senyei is the founder of Just a Taste, an on-camera host and a professionally trained chef. She is also the author of "Food Blogging For Dummies." Follow her on Facebookand Instagram.