Eggs are one of the most versatile cooking ingredients, with the ability to be cooked in many different ways.

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To get the perfect, crispy-edged fried egg, follow these tips:

• Fry eggs in a nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Sometimes, a sticking egg can do you in. If available, use a pan big enough for the number of eggs you’re cooking – an 8-inch skillet for one egg or a 12-inch for more than one.
• Fry eggs over medium heat. A pan that’s too hot will result in a liquidy top with a cooked bottom. If the pan is too cool, the egg takes longer to cook.
• Try covering the pan halfway through cooking to help cook the top of the egg with steam.
• If you prefer runny yolks, the egg is done once the whites set, but if you want the yolk a bit more firm, just continue cooking. Poke the yolk with your finger occasionally to check its firmness.