Non Stick Frying Pans.

[taichiperson]

Now here's what may be a daft question - can you fry an egg in a non stick pan without using oil?

[jennyjoan]

i don't think so - all pans need a teeny weeny yellow bit of OIL - I think your egg may stick - non stick fry pans - don't do what they say on the tin LOL

[pusskin]

I would never try to fry an egg without a little bit of oil, even though it maybe non stick.

[jennyjoan]

do you know what I tried one day and t worked - my big george forman grill - fired the egg on and put the lid on for a minute or two - the egg run a little but it was still fat-free

[taichiperson]

Thanks - so what type of pan would you recommend for fried eggs and/or omelettes? I have a ceramic hob oven and wondered if cast iron might be suitable, or whether I should get a small non stick pan.

[taichiperson]

And thanks for the George Foreman option - sadly kitchen storage and working space are limited :(

[dannyk13]

A ceramic frying pan would probably suit your needs.

[marje]

I do sometimes. I have a Tefal and find it works ok. However, I like the yolk to go pink on the outside so do usually put in a bit of oil so that I can baste it.

[sandyRoe]

Pink yolks? What kind of eggs are they?

[viv38]

I have never tried it, but my brother does this all the time !

[hc4361]

Is it really a fried egg without any oil at all?

[wendilla]

Yes I have the jml ceramic frying pan and I bought it for this purpose. Only thing turn the heat down after you put egg in . My cooker has the solid plates so I turn it off and leave it while doing toast ect. Buy a good brand because the cheap ones don't work so well.

[gingejbee]

You can COOK an egg in a good non-stick pan without oil (and it won't stick)...but, by definition, it won't be FRIED.

[marje]

Sandyroe, the yolks are yellow but if you baste them with oil/fat the top turns a pinky colour.

[heathfield]

What;s wrong with putting a drop of oil in the pan, then wiping it clean with a paper towel? The sheen of oil that's left will ensure the egg won't stick. You can do this using butter, too, (as I sometimes do), but then it's best if the pan is warmed first.

[diddlydo]

An egg isn't a "fried" egg unless it's fried in lots of butter. If you don't want any fat used, why not poach th egg instead?

[murraymints]

Eggs dripping in oil. ...yeuch yeuch...

[BlueToffee]

In my experience non-stick pans are never non-stick for ever, the cheaper the pan, the shorter its life.

[janbee]

I recently splashed out on a new set of ceramic non-stick pots and pans and they all seem to do the job ok without any oil/butter etc. Having said that, I never eat eggs so haven't tried "frying" one. All I can say on their behalf is that they are VERY easily cleaned and maintained.

[taichiperson]

Thanks for your answers. I've never been a fan of fried foods, and often poach eggs, but they come out a little 'thick' to put in a sandwich, and I've had a craving for bacon and egg sandwiches. I grill the bacon of course, just the medallions.

I also love omelette but have never got the hang of cooking them without making a mess. I have now bought myself a lovely little nonstick pan with curved edges, and it cooks eggs beautifully - no more raggy messy omelette!