Fried Egg with Runny Yolks
A simple, perfect fried egg with a crispy edge and a runny yolk, finished with fresh parsley and a crack of black pepper.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 130
- Protein
- 6g

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Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp, chopped parsley
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Crack 1 large egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the hot oil.
- 3
Cook undisturbed until the edges are golden and crispy and the white is set, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Season with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve immediately while the yolk is runny.
Tools you’ll need
- nonstick skillet
- small bowl
- spatula
- plate
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