🥚 How to Make Scrambled Eggs Fluffy - Perfect Recipe Guide 2025
Learn how to make scrambled eggs fluffy with simple tips and chef secrets. Perfect creamy, soft eggs every time. Easy recipe for beginners!
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Whisk or fork
- 8-10 inch nonstick skillet
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring spoon
- Plate
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- Salt to taste about 1/4 teaspoon
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: chives cheese, herbs
Instructions
- 1. Crack eggs into bowl, add water, salt, pepper
- 2. Whisk hard for 1 minute until foamy and uniform color
- 3. Let sit 1-10 minutes (salt breaks down proteins)
- 4. Heat butter in nonstick pan over medium-low heat
- 5. When butter foams, pour eggs into center
- 6. Wait 20-30 seconds without stirring
- 7. Gently push eggs from edges to center with spatula
- 8. Keep stirring slowly for 3-5 minutes
- 9. Stop when eggs still look slightly wet and glossy
- 10. Transfer to plate immediately
- 11. Season with more salt/pepper, add toppings
- 12. Serve right away
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Whisk hard to beat air into the eggs
- Use water, not milk – steam creates fluffiness
- Keep heat on medium-low for fluffy not rubbery
- Stop cooking when eggs look slightly underdone
- Use a rubber spatula – gentler than a spoon
- Never add milk or cream – it makes them watery