What’s not to love about fluffy scrambled eggs? Master how to cook scrambled eggs using a few simple steps. And once you’ve nailed the technique, spice things up with chilli scrambled eggs.
Key Ingredients
- Eggs: Large, fresh eggs work best for the best texture and flavor.
- Water: A splash of cold water (about 1 tablespoon per two eggs) makes the scrambled eggs light and fluffy.
- Oil: Avocado, coconut, or olive oil prevents the eggs from sticking and adds richness. You can use salted butter but oil heats up faster resulting in larger pieces of fluffy scrambled eggs.
- Salt: Just a pinch of kosher salt enhances the flavor without overpowering it.
Additions and Substitutions
- Replace the water with a cold splash of milk.
- Pair the oil with a knob of butter to coat the eggs and give them a silky finish.
Tools You’ll Need
A nonstick pan is the best choice for cooking scrambled eggs because it prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy. Make sure to use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon so you don’t disturb the nonstick coating on the pan.
A preheated stainless steel pan or seasoned cast-iron skillet can also work, but they require more skill to prevent the eggs from sticking.
How to Cook Scrambled Eggs
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Crack the eggs into a bowl with one tablespoon of cold water and kosher salt and whisk to combine.
Step 2: Warm a nonstick skillet with oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the pan is hot. Reduce to medium-low heat and pour the egg mixture into the center of the pan.
Step 3: Cook undisturbed for 30 seconds until the edges appear to change. Start in the middle of the pan and make small circular motions using a silicone spatula until you form large curds, then make gentle, back-and-forth motions until all sides of the egg touch the bottom of the pan.
Step 4: Remove the eggs from heat while they are still glistening, as they will continue to cook.
Expert Tips
- Vigorously whisk the eggs with a small amount of water before cooking them, and don’t be shy. Whisking creates pockets of air, producing fluffier eggs.
- Warm the oil over medium heat, then reduce the heat before adding the beaten eggs. The quickest way to make dry, overcooked eggs is using high heat.
- Carryover cooking is a thing. Once you’ve formed large soft curds, remove them from heat since they will continue to cook in the residual heat.
If you find these kitchen tips helpful, be sure to try one of these egg recipes!
How Do You Make Scrambled Eggs Taste Better?
- Garnish the eggs with fresh herbs like chopped scallions, dill, or chives.
- Turn the fluffy scrambled eggs into a breakfast burrito.
- Cook the eggs with shredded cheese or include leafy greens like spinach, arugula, or kale.
- Scramble the eggs with bacon, air fryer sausage patties, air fryer ribeye steak, or bison steak.
- Turn the eggs into a breakfast sandwich.
- Top the scrambled eggs with sliced avocado or pickled onions.
- Spice them up with salsa verde, skhug, pico de gallo, or chunky salsa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you add water to scrambled eggs?
Adding water to the eggs while beating them helps them produce steam as they cook, resulting in fluffy scrambled eggs. You can also use milk, heavy cream, or cottage cheese if you prefer.
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How to Cook Scrambled Eggs
- Small Bowl
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- kosher salt, to taste
- 2 teaspoons oil
- Crack the eggs into a bowl with one tablespoon of cold water and kosher salt and whisk to combine.
- Warm a nonstick skillet with oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the pan is hot. Reduce to medium-low heat and pour the egg mixture into the center of the pan.
- Cook undisturbed for 30 seconds until the edges appear to change. Start in the middle of the pan and make small circular motions using a silicone spatula until you form large curds, then make gentle, back-and-forth motions until all sides of the egg touch the bottom of the pan.
- Remove the eggs from heat while they are still glistening, as they will continue to cook.
- Vigorously whisk the eggs with a small amount of water before cooking them, and don’t be shy. Whisking creates pockets of air, producing fluffier eggs.
- Warm the oil over medium heat, then reduce the heat before adding the beaten eggs. The quickest way to make dry, overcooked eggs is using high heat.
- Carryover cooking is a thing. Once you’ve formed large soft curds, remove them from heat since they will continue to cook in the residual heat.
Ethan Thompson
Friday 26th of May 2023
I felt weird not knowing how to make scrambled eggs so thank you for posting.
Tressa Jamil
Friday 26th of May 2023
Not weird at all. I am glad this write up was able to help you out.
Olivia Adams
Friday 26th of May 2023
These were the perfect fluffy scrambled eggs.
Tressa Jamil
Friday 26th of May 2023
There are so many ways to make scrambled eggs, but fluffy scrambled eggs are my favorite.