Stop cooking eggs in a frying pan when easy 60-second method works better
Cooking fried eggs doesn't have to be a hassle as a simple 60-second method produces a perfect fried-style egg without the need for a frying pan or a hob.
Cooking eggs might appear straightforward, but when you're pressed for time, standing by the hob frying an egg for breakfast isn't always practical. Achieving the ideal fried egg typically requires vigilant pan-watching, precise heat adjustments, and hoping it doesn't end up overdone.
However, according to Tom Ferris, egg specialist from Roostys, a website for chicken care products, there's a much simpler method to achieve a fried-egg result, and you won't even need a frying pan. In fact, it takes under a minute to simply cook the egg in the microwave. This straightforward hack can prove invaluable for hectic mornings or anyone without stovetop access.
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"You can make a perfect fried egg in the microwave. People are always surprised when I tell them you can make a fried-style egg in the microwave," says Tom.
"It's one of the first things I learned as a teenager experimenting in the kitchen. It looks, tastes, and even feels like a fried egg, but you don't need to use a hob or lots of oil, and it's ready in about 60 seconds."
According to Tom, the secret involves understanding how eggs respond to heat, as the whites cook remarkably quickly when exposed to direct microwave energy, reports the Express.
The 'no-fry fried egg' technique
To begin, Tom suggests using a microwave-safe bowl or mug, a paper towel, one egg, and a tablespoon of cooking oil. He notes that any oil works well, or you can substitute butter if you prefer that traditional fried flavour.
He continues: "Start by adding the oil and swirling it around so it coats the bottom of the bowl. Then crack your egg into it and gently pierce the yolk with a fork a few times.
"This is really important, because if you skip this step, the yolk can literally explode in the microwave."
Next, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and loosely cover the bowl with a paper towel. This allows the egg to steam slightly while preventing any mess.
Cook on full power for approximately one minute, or, if your microwave is particularly powerful, check after 45 seconds.
Once ready, allow the egg to rest for a minute. "It'll continue to cook gently while it's standing, and that's when it gets that nice texture - firm whites and a soft yolk," says Tom.
"You can lift it out with a spoon and pop it straight onto toast."
