In just a few minutes, you can master the basics of cooking over hard eggs where the yolk is perfectly cooked through! It's the best fried egg for a no-mess, no-fuss breakfast.
In a large cast iron or non-stick skillet, melt butter, or oil, over medium low heat until it begins to foam (eggs are best on low to medium low heat).
Crack the eggs into the pan and season with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the white is firm but the yolk is still runny. Flip and cook 2 minutes until the yolk is fully cooked through. About 1 minute in, gently press the yolk with a spatula to make sure it’s broken.