Can you reheat a fried egg?

Fried eggs can be reheated, but there is a chance that their texture can change during the reheating process. They become dry and rubbery-like in texture. Expect the yolk of the fried eggs to crack. That is an issue if you want it to remain runny.

Fried eggs are different from boiled eggs, and are one of the most difficult types of eggs to reheat. Cook eggs in advance, and store and reheat them when you are ready to eat them. Hard-fried eggs are the easiest to reheat because the yolk is cooked. Do not run the risk of losing the yolk during storage and reheating.

Oven

When reheating eggs in the oven, always cover the container with a heat-safe plate so that the eggs can retain moisture. Failure to do that makes the eggs rubbery. An oven helps you maintain the quality of eggs (Kitchens itches.com). 

Steps

1. Take a medium-sized baking pan and line it with aluminum foil. 
2. Coat the pan with a cooking spray to prevent the fried eggs from sticking to the baking pan as they heat up.
3. Place your fried egg or fried eggs onto the baking pan. Fried eggs should not touch each other, so they will not stick to one another.
4. Cover the top of the pan with a sheet of aluminum foil to retain the moisture of the fried eggs. The moisture of the fried eggs helps their texture not change or become rubbery and dry.
5. Bake the eggs at medium heat for around 10-15 minutes. Make sure they are warm.
6. After 10-15 minutes, your eggs should be warm and ready to serve. Check on them in 5-minute intervals.

Stove 

Coat the pan with cooking spray or oil to prevent the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Be attentive to them, to avoid overheating and becoming too chewy and rubbery.

Do not flip the fried egg because it might break the yolk. Warm the top by covering the skillet, and heating the egg on low flame for a minute or two.

Steps

1. Heat a little bit of butter or oil into a cooking skillet on light to medium heat. What determines the amount of heat is your preference.
2. After the cooking skillet has warmed, place the fried eggs onto the heated skillet.
3. Let the eggs warm up for 2-5 minutes before removing them from the pan. Do not flip the fried eggs, since that may result in the egg yolk breaking. Cover the top of the pan with a lid to warm up the top of the eggs.
4. After a few minutes, remove the fried eggs from the pan and enjoy.

Best method 

Microwave

Using a microwave to heat a fried egg is easy. Cover the egg in a paper towel to prevent the white from becoming rubbery and retaining moisture. 

Heat them in increments to avoid overcooking them. Reheating your eggs in a microwave is the fastest way.

Take the fried egg out of the fridge or freezer and place them on a microwavable plate or dish. If your fried egg is still frozen, there is no need to defrost it beforehand. You can heat it while it is still frozen.

Steps

1. Use a microwave-safe plate that accommodates the fried eggs without squishing them. Place it inside the microwave.
2. Take a damp paper towel, and cover each fried egg with it so that the eggs will not turn dry or rubbery while experiencing the high temperatures of the microwave.
3. Stop the microwave and double-check the fried eggs at intervals of 30 seconds. Be sure that they are not overcooking.
4. Do not overheat the fried eggs, especially if you want to keep the yolk runny.
5. Transfer the fried eggs onto a plate and serve. Use oven mitts to remove the egg from the microwave to avoid burning yourself.

Storage

When eggs are cooked, transfer them into a shallow container or dish and allowed them to cool. When cool, store them in your refrigerator at any temperature below 40°F. Eat them within three or four days.

To minimize the risk of causing illness by eating reheated eggs, cook them until their internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Refrigerate or freeze them depending on the time you intend to store them. No matter the method you are going to follow, it does not change the result when it comes to reheating.

Pack each egg in a plastic food wrap and transfer all of the wrapped eggs together in a Ziploc bag or airtight container. Store in your fridge for up to five days or in your freezer for four months.

If you freeze your eggs, do not worry about defrosting them. Eggs hold extra moisture, so take them directly from the fridge or freezer for reheating.

Safe Temperatures

The internal temperature goes up to 160°F.

FAQs

Is reheating eggs toxic?

When you reheat eggs, they do not become toxic. The internal temperature has to reach 160°F. When cool, transfer into a shallow container and refrigerate them immediately.

Do you reheat scrambled eggs the same as fried eggs?

You can but be mindful of the ability of eggs to retain excess moisture. Wrap your egg item in a paper towel to help preserve the texture of the egg in the microwave.

What are the effects of reheating eggs?

The reheating process is likely to affect the flavor, nutritional content, and texture. Expect this if you plan on reheating your eggs. Reheating eggs can cause the texture of the eggs to change, causing the eggs to become rubbery and even dry. It usually happens when you do not follow the procedure.

The process does not only change texture, but the chances are high that the flavor can change, although this is not as popular as texture changes. Reheating eggs also causes their nutritional content to drop. Even though reheating eggs causes changes to their nutritional makeup, it does not mean the process is unsafe. The only difference to keep in mind is that the texture is likely to change.

Are eggs healthy?

Eggs are healthy as long as you do not overeat them. They can be high in cholesterol. Eggs are low in calories and carbohydrates and high in protein. They help you with an increase in metabolism.  Do not eat eggs for every meal, especially if you are prone to high cholesterol or heart disease (health line.com). If you are looking for something to help you lose weight, eggs can be your snack.