There are different methods?
Just crack it into the pan and get on with it. Splash fat/oil over the top if fussy. Or even turn the egg over for a short while to do the other side if you must.
I hate eggs and don't even like being in the same house as one!!. I never buy them. There's no such thing as the "perfect" fried egg. Everyone has his/her own way . As long as you enjoy yours H/man, then that's the perfect one for you. xx
OH and I like them done differently. He likes his perfectly smooth on the bottom whilst I like mine with a crispy bottom. So I use sunflower oil in a small pan, and put the first egg in before the oil is hot. That way the bottom stays smooth. Then when the first egg is done I whack the heat up until the oil is smoking hot and put the second egg in. It cooks almost instantly with a lovely crispy bottom but lovely runny yolk. I could just eat one now!
melt butter into pan as soon as melted add room temperature egg (very important) salt and pepper, fry on low heat with a pan lid covering the egg -usually takes about 1-2 minutes. This way you get a cooked egg but no greasy butter on the yolk.