Over Hard Eggs

These Over Hard Eggs are the most delicious fried eggs with crispy egg whites and firm, jammy egg yolk. It’s the best to top your mashed avocado toast in the morning.

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I am a huge fan of fried eggs, and there are many ways to serve them, from sunny-side-up eggs to medium and over-hard eggs, I love them all. Over-hard eggs are probably not the best-looking recipe ever, but they taste amazing.

I discovered over-hard eggs when pregnant, as I wasn’t allowed to eat fried eggs with a runny yolk. Since then, it has become one of my favorite ways to serve eggs, so let me show you how to cook your fried for the best egg yolk texture.

Over-hard eggs are fried eggs cooked until the yolk is completely set and firm. It’s a tasty way to eat fried eggs and a safer way to serve eggs for pregnant women, elderly people, or young children who are at a greater risk of contracting salmonella present in uncooked food. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or to put into a healthy breakfast sandwich.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All you need to make the perfect over-hard eggs are:

• Fresh Eggs – The fresher the eggs, the better the shape of your eggs will be. It’s because the fresher the proteins are, the neater the egg white set in the pan. On the other hand, older pasture-raised eggs are better for air fryer-boiled eggs because they peel off easily. The best size is medium eggs but this recipe works the same with larger eggs.
• Butter – Prefer grass-fed unsalted butter. You can also make it dairy-free by using olive oil instead.
• Avocado Oil or olive oil. The higher the smoke point, the better. It means you can bring the fat to higher temperatures to fry the egg whites’ fat and create ultra-crispy edges.
• Salt and Pepper – Season to taste.

How To Make An Over-Hard Egg

It’s super easy to make over hard eggs, and it takes under 10 minutes to serve this tasty egg recipe for breakfast or on top of salads.

1. Warm a non-stick frying pan or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil.
2. When the butter has melted, give a quick rotation to the non-stick pan and spread the melted fat all over the surface.
3. Crack the eggs in the pan. It’s better to crack eggs two inches apart because if they stick to each other, it will be harder to flip them individually later on.
4. As it cooks, the egg white will start setting, turning from transparent to white. If the oil starts to spit out of the pan, reduce the heat because it means it’s too hot.
5. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat or until the egg whites are fully set and the egg yolk is still runny.
6. Now, gently slide a spatula under the egg. Don’t lift the egg too high to avoid breaking the egg yolk.
7. Flip the egg quickly to the other side.
8. Cook the eggs for an extra 2 minutes over medium-low heat until the egg yolk is fully cooked.
9. Season with salt and pepper or a pinch of chili flakes for a boost of spiciness.

Serving

Serve immediately with some fresh chopped parsley or hot sauce. Another idea is to add the eggs on top of avocado toast or serve them on their own with some of the following on the side:

• Smoked salmon slices
• Toasted bread
• Avocado slices
• Tomato slices

Over-hard eggs are the perfect addition to so many recipes like Asian stir fry or salad. Here are some recipe ideas where you can add this lovely over-hard egg on top:

• Keto Cobb Salad Recipe
• Black Pepper Angus Stir Fry
• Kale Quinoa Salad
• Strawberry Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing

Allergy Swaps

Here are some suggestions to make this recipe with other ingredients if needed:

• Avocado Oil – you can use olive oil or grapeseed oil, or any vegetable oil you prefer.
• Butter can be replaced by ghee, coconut oil, or even bacon grease.

Storage Instructions

While I recommend eating these delicious eggs immediately, it’s possible to store leftovers for later. You can keep cooked eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and rewarm them on a hot cast iron skillet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are my answers to your most frequent questions about this easy over-hard egg recipe.

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