How to Fry an Egg (4 Ways!)

In a large cast iron or non-stick skillet, melt ½ tablespoon butter over medium low heat until starting to foam (eggs are best on low to medium low heat**).

Add the eggs and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt and a few grinds black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the white is firm but the yolk is still runny (do not flip). For sunny side up eggs , serve immediately.

Or, flip and keep cooking 20 to 30 seconds ( over easy eggs ) where the yolk is still runny, 1 minute ( over medium eggs ) where the yolk is partially set (press gently with your finger to assess done-ness), or 2 minutes ( over hard eggs ) where the yolk is fully set, pressing gently 1 minute after flipping to make sure the yolk is broken.