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This wikiHow shows you how to flip an egg using only the skillet. It takes a lot of practice, so don't get discouraged.

Steps

  1. Step 1 Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high. 1 Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high.
  2. Step 2 Add a small amount (1/2 a teaspoon) of vegetable oil and carefully swirl to coat, or use some butter or nonstick spray. 2 Add a small amount (1/2 a teaspoon) of vegetable oil and carefully swirl to coat, or use some butter or nonstick spray. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Crack an egg into the skillet. 3 Crack an egg into the skillet.
  4. Step 4 When the white... 4 When the white begins to set (firm), gently swirl the egg around the pan to coat the surface with oil and prevent the egg from sticking.
  5. Step 5 Pick pan up and turn away from the burner/element. 5 Pick pan up and turn away from the burner/element. You do not want to flip over the burner as the oil is flammable and will catch on fire if it hits the burner.
  6. Step 6 Angle the opposite... 6 Angle the opposite side of the pan downwards and gently flick the wrist forward and then back towards you in a quick circular motion to roll the egg over. Again, this takes a bit of practice, so keep trying.
  7. Step 7 Once the egg... 7 Once the egg is flipped continue cooking to desired crispiness, don't move the egg initially (5-10 seconds) as this can break the yolk even if it didn't break during the flip.
  8. Step 8 Repeat flipping technique to return the egg to the original side. 8 Repeat flipping technique to return the egg to the original side.
  9. Step 9 Remove from heat and carefully tilt the skillet to slide onto a plate. 9 Remove from heat and carefully tilt the skillet to slide onto a plate. Advertisement

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  • You want the egg to roll over the curve in the pan, not flip in the air. Thanks Helpful 5 Not Helpful 0
  • You can practice flipping with a dry, cold skillet and a piece of bread. Thanks Helpful 8 Not Helpful 3
  • Keep your pan hot. A cold pan will only make the egg stick. Do not keep your skillet off the heat source too long before you flip. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings

  • Use only enough oil to prevent your egg from sticking. Too much oil will splash when you flip your egg. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
  • Do not flip over a burner/stove element. The oil may spill and cause a fire. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 1
  • Be very careful! The oil will be very hot and can cause severe burns. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 2
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