You could be ruining your eggs without even realising it, but one TV chef has shared his foolproof techniques for cooking the perfect fried egg each and every time. Whether you are a fan of sunny side up or over easy, nailing the ideal fry can often feel like a daunting task.
Michael Symon's Expert Tips
American culinary star Michael Symon, a well-known face on the Food Network, took to social media platform TikTok to share his expert tips and ensure your breakfast is free from broken yolks and overdone edges. Michael shared a TikTok video where he begins: "So the first thing is, I have a non-stick pan. I am going to turn that over medium heat."
The kitchen expert then recommends warming the pan gradually before introducing some unsalted butter and allowing it to "gently melt". For those who regularly end up with bits of shell in the pan when cracking eggs, he offers a simple yet effective solution. "If you are not a confident egg-cracker, it is okay," he reassures.
How to Avoid Shell Fragments
He encourages novices to crack their eggs into a separate bowl beforehand, preventing any stray shell fragments during cooking, while also making it considerably easier to keep the yolk intact. Michael then went on to demonstrate how to achieve a flawless sunny side up egg, opting for this particular method for reasons beyond just flavour.
"We do not have to worry about the flip if we do not want to," he explains, suggesting you can baste the egg with the melted butter or place a lid on top to let it steam to perfection. The clip, however, swiftly ignited a fierce debate among viewers.
Viewer Reactions
While some remained unconvinced, one person questioned in disbelief: "Do people really not know how to fry an egg?" Another proved equally dismissive, remarking: "Lost me at non stick pan." However, not every response proved critical. One user shared their relief: "The past few weeks I have been so frustrated about my eggs. I have kept this to myself completely. My FYP freaks me out."
