Sick of scrambled? Put off by poached? If you really want to elevate your eggs, look no further than your spice cabinet.
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00:00Sick of scrambled?
00:02Put off by poached.
00:03If you really want to elevate your eggs, look no further than your spice cabinet.
00:07If you like salty over sweet, nothing beats eggs in the morning.
00:11According to Healthline, this breakfast is not only delicious, but also one of the rare
00:16foods deemed worthy of superfood status.
00:18Packed full of vitamin A, choline, folate, phosphorus, selenium, protein, and healthy
00:24fats, this nutritional food is the closest thing to a flawless meal.
00:28Whether you're craving something fancy, like a luxurious egg benedict, or something sweet
00:33and simple, like an omelet, there are so many ways to consume this protein-packed food.
00:38Eggs can be poached, boiled, turned into a frittata, or paired with practically anything
00:43in your fridge.
00:44That said, almost everyone has a favorite way they like their eggs cooked, and in America,
00:49a classic fried egg is a fan favorite, according to a survey conducted by YouGov America.
00:54Most Americans prefer scrambled eggs, but enjoying eggs over easy is the next best thing.
01:06Whether you like adding a dash of your favorite hot sauce, or a pinch of chives and truffle
01:10salt, there are so many different ways to dress up a fried egg.
01:14But one of the big mistakes everyone makes when frying eggs?
01:17Not using paprika.
01:18Incorporating this flavorful spice into your morning meal can do wonders for your breakfast
01:23experience.
01:24So how should you do it?
01:25If you're tired of frying your eggs in butter, Kristen McGlory from Food52 offers up an alternative
01:31cooking method that may be a game-changer for you.
01:34All you need to recreate this Kanal House recipe is olive oil, a little bit of smoked
01:38paprika, and an egg, of course.
01:41McGlory likes to add the crimson spice to the oil as well, to take this food to a new
01:46level.
01:47She says,
01:48As the spice in the oil flavors the oil, it toasts the spice at the same time, which deepens
01:53its flavor.
01:54It then flavors the eggs as well, as you are spooning the oil over the eggs, and then your
01:58sauce is delicious, too.
02:00Pay attention to what type of paprika you sprinkle into your oil, though, because it
02:04matters.
02:05There are three main types of paprika, and the variety you use will heavily impact the
02:10taste of your eggs.
02:11As the name suggests, sweet paprika tastes mild and sweet, while hot paprika has a spicy
02:17tang to it.
02:18McGlory recommends using smoked paprika in this recipe, but if you are feeling adventurous,
02:23you can also experiment with other spices, including turmeric and za'atar.
02:27Looking for something to pair your paprika fried eggs with?
02:30My Recipes recommends using bread smeared with a little bit of garlic and tomato.
02:35This is a great way to make the most of your flavored sauce.
02:38Paprika, of course, isn't the only thing you can use to up your egg game.
02:42Depending on the flavors in the rest of the meal, there are any number of possible spice
02:46combinations you can go with.
02:47Have rice sitting in your fridge?
02:49You can pair your leftovers with a fried egg cooked in oil and Chinese five-spice.
02:53To go the extra mile, elevate your dish with scallions and chili oil.
02:58If you're having Indian food for dinner, try frying an egg in madras curry powder.
03:02The spicy renyoke will be the perfect dipping sauce for garlic naan.
03:06Another delicious option?
03:07Frying your eggs in breadcrumbs.
03:09It's a great way to add a little bit of crunch to your morning meal.
03:12At San Francisco's Zuni Cafe, they paired these unique eggs with grilled vegetables
03:16or roasted mushrooms.
03:18Once your egg is cooked to perfection, you can also top it off with various garnishes.
03:22Chopped chives add a subtle onion taste to your eggs, while parsley adds a fresh and
03:26grassy kick.
03:28If you fried your egg in a spice like paprika or turmeric, it's already packing a punch.
03:32But if your eggs lack flavor, drizzling on your favorite hot sauce or red pepper flakes
03:37is a great way to add some zest to your dish.
03:39Saunders Eggs recommends sriracha as a complimentary pairing that'll give your eggs an exceptional
03:44zip of flavor.
03:46It's a great way to add a little bit of crunch to your morning meal.
03:47And if you're looking for a quick and easy way to get started, this is the place for
03:48you.