An over well egg is a fried egg that has been flipped and cooked until the yolk is cooked hard. In other words, there's no runny yolk left.
In the "over" family of fried eggs, the degree of yolk doneness is the key differentiator. Here's a quick comparison:
- Over Easy: Flipped, yolk runny.
- Over Medium: Flipped, yolk slightly runny.
- Over Well: Flipped, yolk cooked hard.
Because the yolk is fully cooked, an over well egg has a firmer texture compared to other fried eggs. Many people prefer it when they want an egg for sandwiches or salads, or simply prefer a fully cooked yolk.
