Over Medium Eggs

Eggs are our go-to breakfast. Seriously, there’s rarely a time when we don’t feel like having eggs in the morning. Because of this, we've perfected how to make over-medium eggs since that’s our favourite way to enjoy them.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make the over medium eggs – golden, runny yolks with tender, firm whites.

What stands out

Many people struggle with making over-medium eggs, particularly when it comes to flipping them without breaking the yolk.

However, our method offers a simple and foolproof way to achieve the over-medium egg. You can finally enjoy a runny egg without compromising the yolk or having to worry about slimy, uncooked whites.

Kitchen tip

To gauge doneness, we like to gently touch the yolk with our fingers to see how soft it is.

How to Prepare Over Medium Eggs

Heat a ceramic non-stick pan on the stove on medium-low heat. Then, add a touch of oil and gently crack in 3 eggs, making sure they are spaced apart.

Take a silicone slotted spatula nestle it under the egg and gently flip each one making sure not to break the yolks. Let the eggs cook on the other side until desired doneness. We like to gently touch the yolk with our fingers to gauge the softness.

Let the eggs cook for 2 minutes.

Transfer the eggs out of the pan onto a plate and enjoy!

Serve it with

1. Use these perfectly cooked eggs to make our Homemade Egg McMuffins.
2. Place this egg over some avocado toast and season with some “Everything But The Bagel” seasoning.
3. Serve these eggs alongside our Potato Hash and Spinach or our Breakfast Sausages for a hearty, fibrous, protein-packed breakfast.
4. Keep your breakfast old school and make our No-Knead Peasant Bread to dip into the creamy, runny yolk.
5. Feel free to personalize your over-medium eggs by sprinkling your favorite herbs and spices on top as they finish cooking.

Questions

Do we need to use a silicone spatula?

When it comes to ceramic non-stick skillets, you should always be using silicone utensils as metal will damage the pan. Our favorite silicone spatula is linked mark HERE.

How can we tell if the eggs are over medium?

The whites should be fully set and opaque, while the yolk should have a thickened consistency with a slightly runny center. Gently touch the yolk to gauge its firmness without breaking it.

What pan do you use?

Our favorite non-stick ceramic skillets are linked mark HERE!

Can we use this method for other types of eggs, like quail eggs?

Yes, you certainly can! However, keep in mind that you will have to adjust cooking time as smaller eggs cook faster.

Do we have to use a non-stick pan?

Non-stick pans work best in this scenario as they prevent the egg from sticking to the pan during the flipping process. However, a well-seasoned cast iron pan would also work. Alternatively, check out our tutorial on a mark How To Make Stainless Steel Non-Stick.

Ingredients

Makes 1 servings

• 3 medium eggs
• ½ teaspoon olive oil, or avocado oil

Equipment

• Ceramic Pans
• Slotted Spatula

Method

1. Heat a ceramic non-stick pan on the stove on medium-low heat. We like to add a touch of olive oil or avocado oil.
2. Gently crack in 3 eggs making sure they are spaced apart.
3. Let the eggs cook for 2 minutes.
4. Take a silicone, slotted spatula, nestle it under the egg and gently flip each one making sure not to break the yolks.
5. Let the eggs cook on the other side until desired doneness. We like to gently touch the yolk with our fingers to guage the softness.
6. Transfer the eggs out of the pan onto a plate and enjoy!