How long should a fried egg be cooked?
In a small nonstick over medium heat, melt butter (or heat oil). Crack egg into pan. Cook 3 minutes, or until white is set. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until yolk is completely set.
How do you know if an egg is undercooked?
Cook or bake until a thermometer inserted at the center shows 160° F or a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. You may find it difficult to tell if a knife shows uncooked egg or melted cheese in some casseroles and other combination dishes that are thick or heavy and contain cheese – lasagna, for example.
What is a fried egg over medium?
Sunny side up: The egg is fried with the yolk up and is not flipped. Over easy: The egg is flipped and the yolk is still runny. Over medium: The egg is flipped and the yolk is only slightly runny. Over well: The egg is flipped and the yolk is cooked hard.
Is it OK to eat watery eggs?
Watery egg whites are safe to eat
Remember, watery egg whites are perfectly normal for older hens to lay and can be safely eaten, providing they are fresh and shells have no cracks in them (which can let bacteria in).