High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Fried Eggs
Few breakfasts are as satisfying as a perfectly cooked fried egg, and this stripped-back version delivers exactly that — golden, lacy edges, set whites, and a yolk that runs the moment you break it. What makes this recipe a smart choice for anyone avoiding high fructose corn syrup is just how clean the ingredient list is: real butter, fresh eggs, salt, and pepper. No bottled sauces, no seasoning blends with mystery sweeteners, no processed shortcuts that sneak unwanted additives onto your plate. Cooking over medium-low heat lets the butter foam and settle before the eggs hit the pan, which means gentle, even cooking rather than rubbery whites and overcooked yolks. The flip technique for over-easy is optional but easy to master — a quick 30 seconds face-down and the yolk surface turns just matte enough while staying gloriously soft in the center. Serve these straight from the skillet and they're perfect on their own, over toast, or alongside whatever else you've got going.
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2 servings
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat until it foams and the foam begins to subside, about 1 minute.
- 2
Crack each egg into the skillet, spacing them apart so the whites don't merge. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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