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Omelet — Medium heat (~325°F pan), 2-4 min

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Temperature: Medium heat (~325°F pan)

Cook Time: 2-4 min

Overview

Omelet: cook at Medium heat (~325°F pan) for 2-4 min. Beat eggs well. Pour into buttered pan, swirl to coat. Lift edges to let raw egg flow under. Fold when top is barely set.

Key Details

  • Temperature: Medium heat (~325°F pan)
  • Cook Time: 2-4 min
  • Beat eggs well. Pour into buttered pan, swirl to coat. Lift edges to let raw egg flow under. Fold when top is barely set.
  • Use fresh eggs for best results — older eggs spread more
  • Room temperature eggs cook more evenly

Why This Matters

  • Egg cooking is one of the most searched cooking topics
  • Temperature control makes the difference between perfect and rubbery eggs
  • Different styles require different heat levels and timing

How To

  1. 1Set heat to Medium heat
  2. 2Cook for 2-4 min
  3. 3Beat eggs well. Pour into buttered pan, swirl to coat. Lift edges to let raw egg flow under. Fold when top is barely set.
  4. 4Season after cooking for best texture (salt can toughen eggs)

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cooking-tempspoultryeggsomeletbreakfast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medium heat (~325°F pan). Cook for 2-4 min. Beat eggs well. Pour into buttered pan, swirl to coat. Lift edges to let raw egg flow under. Fold when top is barely set.