What’s the Difference Between Eggs Over Easy and Sunny-Side Up?
In a much-loved episode of Reading Rainbow, LeVar Burton visits a diner and gets completely bamboozled by the colorful and confusing line cook lingo. I think of this scene almost every time I make fried eggs — but I still can’t keep straight which is which!
What Are Over-Easy Eggs?
An egg cooked “over easy” means that it gets fried on both sides, but it’s not cooked for very long on the second side, so the yolk doesn’t get cooked through and stays runny. To make one, you cook the raw egg just until the whites are set on the bottom, then you quickly flip it over to cook the other side. “Over” refers to flipping the egg, and “easy” refers to the doneness of the yolk. You can also cook eggs “over medium” and “over hard,” depending on how cooked you prefer the yolk.
What Are Sunny-Side-Up Eggs?
An egg cooked “sunny-side up” means that it is fried just on one side and never flipped. The yolk is still completely liquid and the whites on the surface are barely set. You can cover the pan briefly to make sure the whites are cooked or baste them with butter. I have always assumed that the name refers to the way this egg looks like the morning sun. The Kitchen.com source
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I was just having this conversation yesterday over breakfast with a friend.
Happy Monday
We obviously have some egging chemistry. LOL!🍳 Thank you, TLAB for vibing with AOC.💓
Always my pleasure
Your kindness is greatly appreciated.💓
Now I want eggs – over-easy, thank you.
What an enticement.💓
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“In memory of Humpty-Dumpty”
LOL!
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Thanks for this fun post and a Reference to reading rainbow reminds me how that amazing show will always be with some of us! Truly a great show and did not catch this egg episode but thanks for the difference.
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My spouse does “egg boxing” where he uses one egg to break open the other and keeps track of how many times one eggs can make it to crack others (on egg made it 28 times) he got the fun silly idea fro “Peter Attia”
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Anyhow – for years it was tough for me to eat any runny yolk – so scared of germs – but I have gotten better – we buy eggs from cage free farms and I feel okay but for years I had “hockey puck” eggs they were so done
We must get our eggs right. Nutritious and a mystery, they are delicious when done right. I am working on my Chile Rellenos and my good is to the perfection!
And we ended up having bacon and eggs for lunch – go figure – hubs made the eggs on the skillet with Trader Joe’s “ends and pieces” bacon (so good)
And my eggs were over medium
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I used to work at a restaurant that had the best Chile Rellenos (and green chili) and hope yours comes out amazing next time you make it…
With some good black coffee
I love a dreamy breakfast, as you’ve described. I used to train ride to work and stop off for an interesting morning breakfast. Was heavenly! The black coffee, omelet and bran muffin. Homemade breakfasts are still #1. I know how I want my Chile Rellenos to taste (from commercial experiences and shared info), which gives me a headway. Thank you for your feedback prior, I will enjoy!
And wishing you a great week
Thanks kindly! Hope too that your week is going well! 💕❤️
Awesome start to January – but also trying to unplug a lot this month
Sounds like a full drive! Best regards to you Prior!☕️😎☕️👍
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I can watch this over and over again. LOL HOW ENTERTAINING.
Thank you for commenting it!
This is hilariously cleaver. The eggs watching their fellow eggs be fried. Great info to AOC. Thank you. Sending hugs. Love y’all Joni
I think a frightful hen is somehow missing in this frightful experience. 😳😳😬🐔🐣Ha ha ha ha! Thank you dear Joni for your visit. So happy that you were entertained. Yes, yes, Our superb helpers are awesome!👏👏👏👏❤️💞 💞 💞 HUGS!
Over easy for me please!
Thank you very much for responding to the little humor posted. I hope that you had a restful weekend and that you are powered up for this new week. Your egg style of over easy, is a great show of personality. Consider what type of personalities other cooked preferences imply….Lol! 🤗🍳
We had a wonderful weekend with family and friends, not restful, but just what the doctor ordered after this past year and a half!
We’ve been trying to stay warm. It has been cold here in the west coast.
I love mine scrambled!!!
I am an odd ball. I mainly love mine boiled. Perfect every time. Enjoy your day Kally.🍮🍮☀️
I just came across your blog and my funny button was pulled!LOL!
Awesome!❤️🍮🍮
I like overeasy…but it wouldn’t stop me from tackling a ssu either…add some maple sausages and what can go wrong?
Ahhh! Nothing can go wrong. You are an interesting, fun outdoorsman.👍👍💕🦌🐿🐾⛺️
A funny yolk😊
LOL! Thank you dear Suzette. Have a wonderful festive week! Sending hugs with all the holiday fixins!🍂🦃🥧🍽💞💞🥞🍽🎶🍮🍮
Thank you! And Thanksgiving blessings to you as well. I like your expression…”with all the fixins😊
You are welcome! Fixins’ makes it so right and comfy. 💞💕💕💕💞🦃🥧🦃🥧🍽
Yes😊
I bet your fixins’ this day will be exceptionally yummy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Suzette! 🦃🍽🎶
Both ways are yummy!
Many people do not know the difference.
Lol!
Lol! 🤪 Thank you for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend! ❤️
Praying for revivals
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Revivals are coming. Looking back enables us to look forward more clearly. Thank you for the delightful Johnny share and for your words of empowerment. Cheers!💞🍮🍮
Well, that’s quite interesting to know. Have to take a SS of it.
🍮🍮☀️🍳👍👍Have an enjoyable week Ritish!
Thanks! You too 🙌😎
Eggs are so yummy. I can eat them any way they’re cooked. Well, maybe not boiled, I mean I can still eat them but don’t enjoy them as much that way. I hope you’re having a lovely day. Sending hugs and wishes for a wondrous and joyful week.
You are so right! And eggs are so delicious as a wake-up meal with all if the fixings. I hope that you are being watchful for food shortages. Have a relaxing weekend. Big hugs to you.💞💞💞)))💗(((
Sunny side up with a quick flip before putting on plate.
Over easy for me, thank you, with a nice runny yolk!
You are welcome. Your choice is a good choice. But the little animated eggs do not appear to pleased about their shortcomings… 😳
Why be confident. Just ask for then scrambled.
Scrambled is too convenient for all kinds of hurried morning temperaments. A poised state of mind makes for a better morning choice.
There is a great skill in getting them done just right. Breakfast cooks are prized cooks. But it starts with the egg. The pan is next, then the skill.
AA means pointy & firm, where A is less pointy. Much of the bulk eggs are B (flat or old). That’s not “grade” as in ABCDF but in how they sit after opening.
The grade of eggs, “No” one talks about. Thank you for your informative feedback. 🥚🍳
I really like the cartoon-y effect. So much fun to watch! :)
Thank you so much for enjoying and giving feedback. It is a real pleasure to know and communicate with all cooks who are helping families get back to the dinner table. Thank you for all of your wonderful helping shares.
Thanks for the morning laugh.
You got it! Thanks for your visit! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Happy new year sweetheart.🌺
Thank you so much beautiful Laleh! A most awesome new year to you and yours, sweetie!
Over easy!
Awesome! Over easy works well with Omelets too! I love this share. Egging should be reviewed.🍳🥚☕️☕️
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