Huevos Fritos: Classic Fried Eggs

Fried eggs recipe.

Huevos Fritos (Fried Eggs) are a classic, universally consumed recipe that forms the backbone of countless meals around the globe. Thanks to how incredibly simple and economical they are, they are an absolute daily staple in popular Colombian households.

The secret to this lightning-fast 4-minute recipe is simply heating your oil properly, seasoning the eggs to your liking, and frying them until they reach your perfect preferred level of doneness. It truly is the most effortless culinary staple!

Huevos Fritos (Fried Eggs)

A simple, economical, and universal breakfast classic! Eggs quickly fried in hot oil until perfectly set.

Pin Receta

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 3

Total Time 4

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine Colombian, Global, Latin American

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

4 Eggs
Frying oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil: The very first step is to place a frying pan on the stove and heat up a generous splash of frying oil.
Crack and season: Crack the eggs and gently pour them into a small bowl first to ensure the yolks stay intact. Add salt to your liking, and then carefully slide them from the bowl directly into the hot oil.
Fry and serve: Wait patiently until they reach your perfect, desired point of doneness (with fully set whites and either runny or firm yolks). Carefully remove them from the pan with a spatula and serve immediately. This recipe really is that simple!