How to Flip an Egg Without Using a Spatula

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

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    Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high.
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    Add a small amount (1/2 a teaspoon) of vegetable oil and carefully swirl to coat, or use some butter or nonstick spray.
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    Crack an egg into the skillet.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Repeat flipping technique to return the egg to the original side.
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    Remove from heat and carefully tilt the skillet to slide onto a plate.
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Warnings

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Co-authors: 14
Updated: December 23, 2021
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Categories: Basic Cooking Skills
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