Set whites with crisp puntilla edges and a runny yolk: the fried egg that instantly upgrades a plate. Just egg, oil, and salt, executed right—golden at the edges, tender in the center. Fast, direct, and all about that satisfying crunch.
Crack the egg into a small bowl to make sure the yolk stays whole. This may look fussy, but it keeps you from breaking the yolk straight into hot oil.
Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute, until it shimmers and a tiny drop of white sizzles on contact.
Slide the egg into the hot oil and cook for 60 to 90 seconds. Tilt the pan and baste only the white with hot oil, until set, with golden edges and a still-runny yolk.
Lift the egg out with a spatula, season with salt, and serve right away. The crisp edge should crackle, and the yolk should break as soon as you cut into it.
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