Sunny Side Up Eggs Recipe

5 from 4 votes

Learn how to make sunny side up eggs with set whites and runny yolks. I love to serve them topped with brown butter and chili crisp!

Prep Time2

Cook Time4

Total Time6

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to cook sunny side up eggs, how to make sunny side up eggs, sunny side up eggs, sunny side up eggs recipe

Servings: serving

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add the butter, allowing it to melt.
1 tablespoon butter
Once the butter is lightly sizzling, crack the egg into the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for one to two minutes, or until the edges of the egg begin to lightly brown and the whites begin to set.
1 large egg*, kosher salt to taste, black pepper to taste
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another one to two minutes, or until the white is fully set, but the yolk is still runny.
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer to a plate to serve.

*Use fresh eggs for the best results. To test your eggs’ freshness, place them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs sink, and older eggs float.
Storage: I don't recommend making sunny side up eggs ahead of time.