Is the induction cooktop sinking my eggs? Why are they sticking to the bottom
I have this tried and true fried egg recipe I have done multitudes of time. It is as simple as putting in a pool of some oil and cracking the eggs into it. I can then cover it and leave it to cook for awhile for some great results.
I just started at a new place that has an induction cooktop and I have been having the hardest time doing this recipe! Essentially now every time I try the eggs tend to somehow start sticking to the bottom. This has never happened to me before.
This is probably a ridiculous question but is there anything about induction cookware that might encourage eggs to stick to the bottom or otherwise not float too well?
Best Answer
It is simply a different rate of heating. Your pan is getting hotter than you are accustomed to. You'll have to experiment with settings, and possibly pans, to find one that works.
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How do you keep eggs from sticking?
If your pan is too hot, your eggs will most definitely stick. If your pan is too cool, they will stick because they have been sitting in the pan too long. One way to tell if your pan is ready is the water drop method. Flick a few drops of water onto the pan.How do you cook eggs on an induction cooktop?
There should be about an inch of water covering the egg. Place a lid on the pan and center it on the cooktop burner. Turn the heat to medium which is about 240\xb0F to 270\xb0F (or 116\xb0C to 132\xb0C). Set a timer for 8 to 10 minutes depending on how hard you like your egg.INDUCTION COOKTOP NOT WORKING
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