To cook over easy eggs, the general timing is as follows:
- Cook the eggs on the first side for about 1 to 2 minutes on medium-low heat until the egg whites are almost fully set and opaque.
- Then gently flip the egg and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute on the second side until the whites are fully cooked but the yolk remains runny.
This method results in fully set egg whites with a runny yolk, which is characteristic of over easy eggs. Cooking at medium-low heat helps prevent the edges from getting crispy or burnt while allowing the yolk to stay runny.
Summary:
- First side: 1 to 2 minutes
- Second side: 30 seconds to 1 minute
- Heat: Medium-low for gentle cooking
- Goal: Whites set, yolk runny
