COOKING TIMER
How long to cook fried eggs in a covered pan
Quick answer
Set the timer for 4 minutes.
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Start the timer
4 minutes
Timer has not started.
When it rings: Confirm yolks and whites are firm.
What this time assumes
FDA guidance gives 4 minutes in a covered pan.
Time alone is not a safety test; cook until yolks and whites are firm.
Source and safety check
This is a starting timer, not a substitute for checking doneness, temperature or your appliance instructions. Read the source guidance. For meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and leftovers, use the applicable safe internal temperature rather than time alone. FoodSafety.gov temperature chart.