72 ways to answer 'How do you want your eggs?'

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1. French omelet

Beat your eggs, put some butter in the pan, pour the eggs in the pan and then start stirring constantly over a low heat. Once it started to form little curdles and a skin, carefully roll it up.

2. Air fried

Air fryers are so easy, and you can use them for just about anything. Yes, even for boiled eggs.

3. Low-and-slow scrambled

Much as the name suggests, you will want to cook these eggs on low heat, slowly. It will take a longer time, but the soft, pillow-like result is so worth it.

4. Pristine sunny side-up

Ensure the perfectly cooked sunny side-up egg but separating the white and yolk. Towards the end, add the yolk on and cover and steam for a minute.

5. Hard scrambled

This is the way most diners will serve you eggs if you simply ask for “scrambled.” It’s like the soft scrambled but literally harder, with a more firm texture and less moisture.

6. “Perfect” scrambled eggs

Now, of course, it’s a bit subjective and depends on your personal preference. But these are supposed to be the perfect scrambled eggs, according to Gordon Ramsay. All you have to do is constantly stir the eggs with butter over medium heat. Then turn off the heat and let them cook for another 90 seconds.

7. Sunny side-up

This is the easiest recipe! All you have to do is grease a pan with your preference of oil or butter and then crack the egg directly in the pan. Don’t even flip it. Just let the edges brown a bit and then remove them from the pan.

8. Sunny side-down

If you are not a fan of the sunny side-up eggs, don’t fret. This is literally a version of that, but with the yolk cooked face down.

9. Over-easy

You’re probably thinking, isn’t this sunny side-down? Well, it’s similar, but they are different. When making over-easy eggs, you only want to cook the yolk for a few seconds so that it still stays runny.

10. Over-medium

It’s like over-easy, except you cook the yolks for just a little bit longer.

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11. Over-hard

Did you see this one coming? Yep, this is like over-medium, but just cooked even a little bit longer. It’s for those who don’t like a gooey yolk.

12. Poached

Poached can seem a bit intimidating, but it’s very rewarding. There’s a couple of different ways to do it. One way you can do it though is by cracking an egg into a small cup. Don’t mix it! Instead, gently pour it into boiling water.

13. Omelet

Name one better breakfast food than an omelet, we’ll wait!

It is so easy to make too. Whisk up some eggs, pour them in a pan, fill it whatever you want, and then flip one side over. You can fill it with veggies, ham, cheese… You name it!

14. Frittata

Frittatas are quite similar to omelets except they don’t fold over. Keep it open faced and you get to see all those beauitful fillings!

15. Quiche

Think of quiche as a savory pie. You can buy a pre-made pie crust (or make your own if you are feeling ambitious), and fill it with eggs, milk, and whatever other ingredients depending on the recipe!

16. Microwaved

Maybe it’s not ideal, but it’s a great option if you are in a rush. And it’s great to know that you can microwave them! Just pop them in there for 45 seconds or so and they’ll be ready to eat.

17. Baked eggs

If you have a baking pan with some cupcake holders, pop the eggs in there and let them bake!

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18. Basted

These are eggs that are cooked with continuous moisture. They are essentially steamed, so there is no need to flip them. How convenient!

19. Hash

Another popular item on diner menus all across the country! It’s super delicious and savory and customizable. Pick your favorite ingredients — ham, cheese, onion, etc — and hash them up with potatoes and eggs.

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20. Steamed

These are a bit similar to a savory custard and are fully steamed. They are actually done a lot in Korean culture. You just need to cook them in ramekins over a pot of simmering water.

21. Deviled

This makes a great party snack. Here’s what you do: Boil eggs cut them in half, scoop out the yolks, mix the yolks with salt, pepper, mayo, and mustard, and then scoop the mixture back into the boiled whites. You can sprinkle the tops with paprika if you are feeling extra fancy.

22. Marbled eggs

This is what you make when you’re feeling lazy. All you do is crack the eggs in the pan and break the yolks in there. Because they aren’t fully mixed, it creates this marbled pattern. It’s like a cross between scrambled and fried eggs.

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23. Spanish fried

If you love oil, you will love Spanish fried eggs. Pour a lot of oil in a pan and fry your eggs in that over high heat. Make sure to keep scooping the oil over the top of the eggs.

24. Sheet pan eggs

Ready for the easiest recipe ever? Okay, here we go eggs, milk, spices, and anything else you want. Mix all of that together and pour it onto a pan to bake at 300 degrees. Breakfast is ready.

25. Bagged

Believe it or not, you can make an omelet in a bag. Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a plastic Ziploc bag, then suspend it in a pot of boiling water. It will come out great!

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26. Coddled

You will need ceramic coddling cups for this. Put the egg in the cup and then place it in a steam bath to gently cook the egg.

27. Waffled

Waffles are a great breakfast food. Eggs are also a great breakfast food. Why not combine them?

28. Butter poached

If you remember from a couple of slides back, poached eggs are cooked in water. So that means butter-poached eggs are cooked in butter! Fill up a pot with a whole lot of butter and then scoop the egg in there. A rich treat!

29. Crispy Poached

Looking for a tasty crunch? Poach an egg, then coat it in more egg, flour and breadcrumbs. Then fry that. It’s a seriously decadent treat.

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30. Omelet Souffle

Separate the whites and the yolks. Then beat the whites until they form stiff peaks. Then, simply re-combine the yolks and whites and cook in a pan for the fluffiest eggs ever.

31. Strata

Strata is a great option if you’re looking to put a little Italian flare on your eggs! It usually involves some sort of combo of ham, bread, and/or cheese all baked together in a casserole.

32. Oven boiled

If you’re looking to use your oven, all you have to do is place whole eggs — shell on — into a cupcake pan. Bake for 30 minutes on 325. Easiest thing ever?

33. Scotch egg

This is really big over in the U.K. It is a soft boiled egg wrapped in sausage and then rolled in bread crumbs. A whole mean in a bite!

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34. Eggs in a basket

What else can we cook eggs in?! How about a slice of bread? Simply cut out a hole, crack the egg inside, and top with any other ingredients. Then bake!

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35. Egg white omelet with folded yolks

If you want to mix it up, this is a great option. Start by separating your yolks and whites. Whip the whites so that they’re fluffy and then pour on the pan. As those cook, dab the yolk on top.

36. Scalloped

Hard boil eggs and then slice them up and lay them in a baking dish. Add potatoes, bacon, or cheese (or all 3!) and then top with a mix of seasoning, sour cream, flour, and breadcrumbs. It’s the best comfort food.

37. Grilled

There are surprisingly a couple ways to grill eggs. One of them is to simply place the egg on the grill, still whole and in its shell.

38. Marinated

Hard boiled eggs are great for marinating because they absorb things really easily. You’ll see them a lot in dishes like ramen. Try marinating them in soy sauce and your spices of choice!

39. Soft-boiled

If you prefer a runnier yolk, soft-boiled eggs will be your new best friend. The boil in half the time (about six minutes) and the gooey center will work great on toast, in salads, or on its own. Rich and buttery!

40. Cured

This is the only one that takes a lot of time — a whole week actually. But it’s worth it! Place the eggs in a lot of sugar and salt before placing them in a fridge for a week. Then bake them for 30 minutes at 200 degrees.

41. Brule eggs

Sprinkle your boiled eggs with some salt and sugar and then bring out the torch! Fancy!

42. Sous Vide

Heat up some water to about 149 F, then drop eggs in (carefully!) and let cook for 45 minutes. When they’re done, remove the eggs and run them under cold water to reveal the perfect sous vide.

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43. Egg cooker

Plop some eggs into a machine that is literally designed to cook eggs? Doesn’t sound like a crazy idea.

44. Crispy deviled eggs

If you love deviled eggs but you wish they had a little bit more of a crunch, this is the perfect recipe for you. Once you boil the egg, coat it in egg, flour, and bread crumbs. Fry it and then top with classic deviled egg filling.

45. Smoked hard-boiled

Try this one if you’re a fan of smoked flavors. It’s easy, all you have to do is boiled the eggs how you normally would, peel them, and then place them on the grill for just a couple of minutes.

46. Tamagoyaki

It’s like a savory crepe made out of eggs. Roll them up and add some other ingredients like seaweed and you’ve got a little Japanese treat!

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47. Egg noodles

This is way better than what you think egg noodles is… Beat the eggs, fry them in a pan and cut them into strips.

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48. Cloud eggs

Make these if you want to make something that looks like art! Whip egg whites with a hand mixer and then add salt and pepper and bake for 10 minutes. Take them out, add the yolks on top, and bake for an additional 3 minutes.

49. Pressure cooked

All you need is a pressure cooker, water, and 6 minutes!

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50. Soft scrambled

These are also delicious. They are like the creamy scrambled, but slightly more firm. Still be careful to not overcook.

51. Raw egg

You’re probably thinking, “what the heck?” which is fair. However, contrary to popular belief, it is usually safe to drink up a raw egg and a lot of people do it!

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52. Rice cooker

If you’re cooking some rice but want to turn it into more of a meal, try cracking an egg on top of the rice in the cooker. It might just come out perfect… Surprisingly!

53. Amber moon egg

If you’re looking for a different kind of egg-y drink, this might be a good option for you. This interesting cocktail is made with raw egg, whiskey, and Tabasco sauce. You can also switch the whiskey for vodka if that’s more your thing.

54. Dishwasher

Dishwashers get hot and create steam… Right? Throw an egg in there! It’ll cook strangely, but be surprisingly not bad.

55. Olive oil fried basted

If you’re thinking this sounds like a combo of fried and basted, you are correct. Crack the egg in a pan with olive oil and make sure to keep scooping the oil over on top.

56. Olive oil fried – steamed

Cook the egg in olive oil as you normally would, but then add a tiny bit of water to the pan and cover so that it can steam. It’s a great little combo that will help cook the top of the egg more.

57. Salt block fried egg

Ready to get fancy? Crack an egg on a salt block, over the stovetop, and then let it cook that way sunny side-up.

58. McMuffin

This is a great alternative to the not-as-healthy McMuffin that we love to order at McDonald’s. Crack an egg in the pan, sprinkle some salt, and then gently break the yolk just a little bit. Add some water to the pan and cover to let steam. It’ll come out looking just like the patty-esqe egg.

59. Creamy scrambled

While it may look a bit strange, this way feels like the best option when you’re in the mood for scrambled eggs. If they are overcooked they become rubbery. So to get the creamy texture, mix the eggs in a bowl or cup first and then cook them on low heat.

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60. Hot-and-fast scrambled

Conversely, if you’re looking for something a bit faster, cook this egg on a high heat and scramble it quickly.

61. Frozen egg

Not an ideal option, but you can stick a skewer into an egg, pop it in the freezer, and then make an egg popsicle? We don’t know…

62. Pickled

After your egg has been boiled for 8 minutes, pickle it in a mixture made up of vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and beets. Boil that mixture and pour it in a jar with the boiled eggs and wait for about 24 hours.

63. Tea egg

Mix cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, fennel seeds, sugar, salt, soy sauce, and tea in a pot on medium heat. Take boiled eggs and lightly crack them and then place them in that mixture for about 30 minutes. Then pour them in a jar, pour the liquid in there too, and let them marinate for a day. It’ll be spicy and delicious and even stained in a really cool way.

64. Cooked in tomato sauce

Have a hot tomato-based sauce cooking in a pan. Then create a well in the middle to add the egg and let the heat of the sauce cook it.

65. Grilled in George Foreman

Spray the grill with some nonstick spray and crack the egg in there. Boom, that’s it. It will probably be cooked all the way through and be a bit hard which isn’t ideal, but it’s an option.

66. Blowtorched

Crack the egg onto a sheet pan and then cook it with a blowtorch. It won’t be great, but sometimes you gotta use what you got!

67. Hard-boiled

Hard-boiled eggs are a beloved classic because they are so easy. All you have to do is bowl them in some water for 10-12 minutes and you’ve got yourself the perfect breakfast or on-the-go snack.

68. Shirred egg

Crack an egg in open ramekin with some salt and cream and put it in the oven at 375 for 10-15 min.

69. Deep-fried

What’s not to love about deep-fried things? Just crack an egg in the fryer (while being careful it doesn’t explode in your face).

70. Dehydrated egg

Blend up your eggs and then pour them into a rack and close the door and turn on the dehydrator for about 6 hours. The result will kind of look like… Hard cheese.

71. Prairie oyster egg

Here is another interesting one that involves some raw eggs. You use that (usually just the yolk), Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, optional hot sauce, and salt and pepper and you’ve got yourself an interesting little beverage!

72. Eggs Devaux

Whip egg whites until they’re fluffy and then cook them in a ring mold. Then add the yolk at the last possible minute for a runny center.

There are a variety of health benefits that eggs can offer, including — they lower your risk of heart disease, they improve your eye health, they help you maintain (or even lose) weight, and significantly more.