Steamed, not flipped. This foolproof technique gives you a perfect jammy yolk and fully set whites—thanks to an egg ring, a splash of water, and a little patience.
How to Make the Perfect Jammy Over-Easy Egg (No Flipping Needed)
Eggs are the ultimate cook’s ingredient—cheap, fast, and incredibly revealing. You can tell a lot about someone’s kitchen chops by how they handle an egg.
I love cooking them because they’re so versatile, and the techniques actually matter. Most people cook eggs over heat that’s too high. In general, eggs are happiest over medium or medium-low heat—it gives you time, control, and better texture. The only real exception? Scrambled eggs. For those, I go hotter—but I keep the pan moving constantly. That’s how you build creaminess: air pockets and motion.
And this method? It’s my go-to for a jammy over-easy egg. No flipping. No broken yolks. Just steam and patience.
It’s perfect on toast, over grains or beans, on top of miso oatmeal, or tucked inside a wrap. The yolk stays soft and golden in the middle, while the whites puff up and set just right.
Equipment
8" non-stick skillet
Egg ring
Small non-stick spatula
Lid that fits the pan snugly
Ingredients
1 egg
Butter or oil (for greasing ring and pan)
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons water
Instructions
Prep the Ring: Lightly coat the inside of your egg ring with soft butter or a little oil. This keeps the egg from sticking.
Preheat: Place the ring in your skillet and preheat over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes. This heats the ring and creates a seal to stop the egg from leaking underneath.
Crack and Season: Crack an egg into the ring. Add a pinch of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Add Steam: Pour 3 tablespoons of water into the pan (outside the ring), and immediately cover with a lid to trap the steam.
Cook: Let it steam for 3–4 minutes, until the top is set and white, but the yolk is still jammy and just barely cooked through.
Finish: Remove the lid, turn off the heat, and use your spatula to gently lift the egg from the pan and out of the ring.
That’s it. A perfectly cooked over-easy egg—with no flipping required.
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I topped it on miso oatmeal with leftover pork and chili crisp, and it might’ve been one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever made:
Oatmeal goes savory in this fiber-packed, flavor-loaded bowl. Leftover pork melts into miso-soaked oats, topped with a runny egg, scallions, and a generous spoon of chili crisp — because love tastes like heat.
A cozy, grown-up take on apple cinnamon oatmeal—steel-cut oats with applesauce, maple syrup, and toasted pine nuts. Comfort in a bowl, ready in 10 minutes with an overnight soak.
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