How Long to Cook Sunny-Side Up Eggs (Butter-Basted, Silky Runny Yolks) in the skillet
Specification: 2 large fresh grade-A eggs, cracked into separate small ramekins, slid into 1 tbsp melted bubbling unsalted butter in a preheated 8-inch nonstick or seasoned skillet
3-Step Execution Protocol
Preheat skillet to Medium-low heat (275°F–300°F surface, gentle butter foam without browning). Prepare sunny-side up eggs (butter-basted, silky runny yolks) (2 large fresh grade-A eggs, cracked into separate small ramekins, slid into 1 tbsp melted bubbling unsalted butter in a preheated 8-inch nonstick or seasoned skillet).
Cook for 3–4 mins total (no flip — covered with lid or basted with foaming butter). Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.
Egg whites are completely opaque, milky-white, and set with zero clear albumen jelly around the yolk; yolk is warm, domed, glossy orange, and completely fluid. Rest for 0 minutes before serving.
American Egg Board / Egg Safety Center stovetop egg preparation standards (albumen sets at 144°F–149°F, yolk thickens at 158°F); Serious Eats "The Science of Sunny-Side Up Eggs" steam-cover method; no probe used — internalTempTargetF omitted per HR-2.