Chefs Swear By This Trick For Perfect Fried Eggs

It's actually really easy.

Fried eggs are an essential part of breakfast.

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But getting them juuust right — with a slightly crisped bottom and a runny yolk — can feel like culinary Olympics.

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Well, according to MasterChef UK finalists Billy Wright and Jack Layer, there IS a near fool-proof way to make perfect fried eggs, and it involves just one extra step.

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Their trick? When frying your eggs, place a lid over them.

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Speaking with The Mirror, the MasterChef duo said placing a lid on top of your frying eggs will "seal the top, [resulting in] a perfect yolk but none of the undercooked white."

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One other fried egg trick that chefs swear by? Tipping the pan, then spooning the hot oil back over the top.

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Popularized by José Andrés, the method consists of heating up four tablespoons of olive oil, tipping the pan, sliding an egg into the oil, then spooning the hot oil onto the top of the egg.

(This version was co-signed on Instagram by both Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert, so you know it's legit.)

Prefer scrambled eggs instead? So does Gordon Ramsay. Here's his method for getting them perfect every time.

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When asked how he likes his eggs in a Reddit AMA, Ramsay said, "I have to say, scrambled. Over a slice of sourdough bread that has been grilled, and then sort of doused with Worcestershire sauce."

Yes, chef. 🍳