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    How to Make Over Medium Eggs

    Published: May 21, 2022 · Modified: Jul 10, 2022 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Over Medium Eggs have a jammy yolk and crispy egg white making them an ideal added protein for avocado toast, breakfast rice bowls, fried rice, or a scrumptious salad. The perfectly jammy yolk blends deliciously with the other ingredients to create the perfect bite.

    Over medium egg cut in half with jammy yolk and crispy whites.

    Over medium eggs go well with pretty much everything and are one of our favorite ways to prepare eggs. They are similar to our jammy soft boiled eggs, but the egg whites here are crispy instead of soft. All it takes is a skillet, spatula, and a few minutes to make these versatile eggs!

    Jump to:
    • Where to Get Your Eggs
    • Ingredients
    • How to Cook Perfect Over Medium Eggs
    • How to Enjoy Eggs Over Medium
    • FAQ
    • Other Ways to Prepare Eggs
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Egg Grades
    • Top tips
    • Did You Like This Recipe?
    • How to Make Over Medium Eggs

    Where to Get Your Eggs

    We strongly recommend pasture-raised eggs. Hens who have access to pastures outdoors lay pasture raised eggs. As a result, the eggs are full of flavor and vitamins. This is reflected in the deep orange and red color of the egg yolks.

    Our favorite pasture-raised eggs are distributed by Vital Farms. Vital Farms works with carefully-selected farmers throughout the United States.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for over medium eggs.
    • Fresh Eggs - Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Pasture-raised eggs have a delicious flavor and contain more vitamins and omega-3 fats than cage-raised eggs.
    • Butter - Butter adds a layer of fat that keeps the eggs from sticking to the pan.
    • Salt - Salt accentuates the delicious flavor of the eggs.
    • Pepper - Pepper adds a spicy kick.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to Cook Perfect Over Medium Eggs

    Easy steps to make over medium eggs in a cast iron or non-stick skillet.
    • Heat skillet - Heat butter in cast iron skillet or pan over low-medium heat. The butter will melt and become slightly foamy, then crack the egg onto skillet and sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
    • Cook eggs - Cook for 2 minutes. Once egg whites go from clear to white and edges start to crisp, use a spatula to flip egg over and cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Transfer and enjoy - Use spatula to transfer egg to plate and enjoy.

    Pro tip: Cook only 1-2 eggs at one time in a pan to make it easy to flip the eggs.

    How to Enjoy Eggs Over Medium

    There are a ton of ways enjoy these easy eggs. They are delicious over toast with fresh cracked pepper and Maldon Sea Salt Flakes or breakfast sandwiches. It's slightly runny nature also makes it ideal for a breakfast rice bowl, or fried rice.

    FAQ

    Are over medium eggs good for you?

    Yes! Eggs are a rich source of protein, biotin, iron, vitamins, zinc, and magnesium. In order to make sure thee eggs maintain all of their nutrients, don't overcook them. The longer you cook your eggs, the more nutrients you lose. 

    Are over medium eggs good for dogs?

    Yes, over medium eggs are great source of nutrients and vitamins for your dogs too. Just be careful to only feed them in moderation, up to 1 egg per day (less than 1 egg if you have a small dog).

    How many eggs can I eat per day?

    Generally speaking, it's okay for an adult to eat 1 to 2 eggs per day unless you already have high cholesterol or risk factors for heart disease. If you already have high cholesterol or risk factors, you should check with your doctor to see how many you can eat.

    What's the difference between over easy, over medium, and over hard eggs?

    Over easy eggs are fried, flipped, then cooked just briefly on the yolk side (the yolk will still be runny). Over medium eggs are fried, flipped, then cooked until the yolk is only a little runny. Finally, over hard eggs follow the same steps as above, but the yolk is fully cooked until hard.

    Can I use olive oil instead of butter?

    Yes, olive oil will also work to cook the eggs. However, we use butter because it is tastier.

    Other Ways to Prepare Eggs

    While we love eggs over medium, we enjoy all types of eggs. Here are a few other ways to prepare eggs:

    • Soft Boiled Jammy Eggs - Soft Boiled Jammy Eggs have a soft yolk with a spreadable jammy texture. They are easy to make and go perfectly on a piece of toast, in a bowl of ramen, in an egg salad sandwich, on a salad, or on top of avocado toast topped with truffle salt.
    • Soft Boiled Runny Eggs -  If you want your eggs runny and perfect for going over rice, follow the steps for Soft Boiled Jammy Eggs, just boil the eggs for 5 minutes instead of 7. Our Bacon and Egg Breakfast Rice Bowl is an example of how to integrate this runny soft boiled egg into a delicious breakfast.
    • Soft Scrambled Eggs - Whenever we make scrambled eggs, we make them soft and fluffy. We love making a Soft Scramble with Burrata, Tomatoes, and Arugula.
    • Hard Boiled Eggs - Hard Boiled Eggs are great for an egg salad sandwich if you prefer a firm yolk. In order to hard boil eggs, just boil the eggs for 10 minutes then cool them and peel the shell.
    • Sunny Side Up Eggs - In oder to make sunny side up eggs, just cook them on one side until the whites are set, but the yolk is still liquid.
    • Over Easy Eggs - Over easy eggs are like sunny side up eggs, but are flipped over briefly to sear the top of the eggs. As a result, the yolk is still runny.
    • Over Hard Eggs - Over hard eggs are cooked thoroughly on each side until the yolk is firm and not runny.

    Equipment

    This gluten free and dairy free egg recipe requires just a few kitchen essentials. In order to make this recipe, you will need a non-stick pan or standard skillet and a silicone baking spatula. If you use a standard skillet, we suggest seasoning it so it becomes non-stick and the eggs will flip more easily. To explore more kitchen items to make your kitchen complete, head to our Kitchen Essentials Shop.

    Storage

    You can refrigerate over medium eggs in an air tight container for up to 2 days. In order to reheat them, heat them in a covered pan over low heat, then flip them after 1 minute. These ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.

    Egg Grades

    The USDA grades eggs AA, A, or B based on their interior quality and the condition of their shell. Grade AA eggs tend to be the most expensive while Grade A eggs are the most widely available. Given that AA and A are the highest quality eggs, they are best for cooking. Grade B eggs are a lower standard and are usually used for frozen or dried egg products.

    Top tips

    • Cook eggs low and slow to avoid over-cooking them.
    • If cooking multiple batches, allow the pan to cool for a couple of minutes between batches to avoid burning the butter and over-cooking the eggs.
    • Use fresh eggs for the best results! We highly recommend pasture-raised eggs for an extra delicious and nutritious yolk.
    • Figure out what you want to make with your over fried eggs before you start making them so your eggs are ready at the same time as your other food and you can enjoy everything hot and fresh.
    • If possible, use a non-stick pan to cook the eggs. This will ensure that the eggs come out easily once they are done cooking.

    Did You Like This Recipe?

    If you love these paleo over medium eggs, please rate and comments below. Check out these other breakfast and brunch egg recipes:

    • Bacon and Egg Breakfast Rice Bowl
    • Over Hard Eggs
    • Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Tomatoes, and Arugula
    • Brioche French Toast with Berries
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    How to Make Over Medium Eggs

    Over Medium Eggs have a jammy yolk and crispy egg white making them an ideal added protein for avocado toast, breakfast rice bowls, fried rice, or a scrumptious salad. The perfectly jammy yolk blends deliciously with the other ingredients to create the perfect bite.
    Cook Time4 mins
    Total Time4 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 69kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Equipment

    • 1 non-stick pan
    • 1 seasoned cast iron skillet
    • 1 spatula

    Ingredients 

    • 2 teaspoon butter
    • 1 egg
    • sea salt
    • freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat butter - Heat butter in skillet over low to medium-low heat. Once melted and slightly foamy, crack egg onto skillet and sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
      2 teaspoon butter, 1 egg, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper
    • Cook eggs - Cook for 2-3 minutes. Once whites go from clear to white and edges start to crisp, use a spatula to flip egg over and cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Transfer and enjoy - Use spatula to transfer egg to plate and enjoy.

    Notes

    Storage
    Refrigerate over medium eggs in an air tight container for up to 2 days. In order to reheat them, heat in a covered pan over low heat, then flip them after 1 minute.
    Top Tips
    • Use fresh eggs for the best results.
    • Cook eggs low and slow to avoid over-cooking them.
    • Cook 1-2 eggs in a pan to make it easy to flip the eggs. 
    • If cooking multiple batches, allow the pan to cool for a couple of minutes between batches to avoid burning the butter and over-cooking the eggs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 74mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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