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    Home » Keto Breakfast Recipes » Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

    Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

    Last updated: Aug 10, 2023 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    The secret to fluffy scrambled eggs? Whisk them well, then cook them over medium-low heat.

    Yes, it will take a little longer to cook them than if you were using high heat, but the fluffy result is well worth it.

    Fluffy scrambled eggs topped with chives, served on a white plate with fork and a napkin.

    I love eggs. I love them in every possible way - hard-boiled eggs, soft-boiled eggs, or fried. And I enjoy them in various omelets such as this hearty chorizo omelet.

    Eggs are my favorite weekday breakfast. On weekends I allow myself sweet treats such as cream cheese pancakes, keto pound cake, or keto scones.

    But these fluffy scrambled eggs are especially good. They are like these tasty, savory, melt-in-your-mouth clouds. And they are very easy to make (though perhaps not as easy as microwave eggs), as long as you follow a few simple rules.

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    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storing Leftovers
    • Related recipes
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    Ingredients

    You'll only need four ingredients to make these delicious eggs plus an optional garnish. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    • Eggs: I use large grass-fed eggs in this recipe.
    • Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use by half, or the eggs could end up too salty.
    • Fat for frying: I usually use butter.
    • Optional garnish: Chopped chives. I do like to use them because they add flavor in addition to color.
    The ingredients needed to make scrambled eggs.

    Variations

    This is a very basic recipe. I don't add anything to the eggs besides salt and pepper. But there are many ways to vary this recipe. Here are a few ideas for you:

    • Sometimes I like to sprinkle the cooked eggs with a dusting of dry-grated Parmesan cheese for some added flavor.
    • Cook the eggs in bacon grease and sprinkle them with bacon bits when they're done.
    • Just when the eggs are done, mix in a few sun-dried tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese.
    • Add about ¼ cup of shredded sharp cheddar to the eggs before cooking them.
    • Add spices. Options that I tried and liked include dried thyme, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. use just a pinch of each additional spice you add. You want the eggs to be the stars of the show.
    • Just when the eggs are done, mix in ¼ cup of caramelized onions.

    Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Instructions

    Making these eggs is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here's an overview of the steps:

    • Place the eggs, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. (Photo 1).
    • Use a hand whisk to beat the eggs until light and frothy. (Photos 2-3).
    • Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet. Pour the eggs into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low. (Photo 4).
    • When the edges of the eggs start to appear cooked, use the spatula to push the eggs from one side of the skillet to the other, lifting and folding the eggs, until they form a single fluffy mound. (Photos 5-6).
    • When there is no more liquid in the skillet, immediately remove the eggs onto a plate, top with chives if using, and serve.
    A six-photo collage showing the steps for making scrambled eggs.

    Expert Tips

    1. How dry you want your eggs is up to you. "Perfect" eggs should be just set - not wet, but a little moist. But many people prefer their eggs just a bit overcooked. That's fine, as long as they're not completely dry and browned.
    2. I like to add quite a bit of salt to these eggs. Without it, the eggs tend to be a bit on the bland side. Saltiness is a matter of personal taste, so definitely salt to your taste! This is just a recommendation.
    3. See how gorgeous and deep yellow the eggs in the photos are? That's because I use grass-fed eggs with deep yellow, almost orange, yolks.

    Recipe FAQs

    Does adding milk to eggs make them fluffier?

    No! There's no milk in this recipe, and it's not needed. As a matter of fact, adding milk will only dilute the flavor of the eggs and detract from their creaminess. 

    The creaminess and lightness are achieved by whisking the eggs well and then cooking them patiently, stirring constantly.

    What is the secret to fluffy scrambled eggs?

    There are only two secrets to amazing eggs:
    1. Whisk the eggs vigorously to introduce air into them.
    2. Cook them patiently over medium-low heat and stir constantly. You want the eggs to be yellow, creamy and moist, not dry and browned.

    What fat should I use when cooking eggs?

    You have a few options:
    1. Butter is a classic, of course, and ghee is excellent too.

    2. I really like cooking eggs in duck fat. I get it at Whole Foods. It's delightfully flavorful. When using duck fat you never have to worry about your eggs ending up bland.

    3. Another high-flavor option is to cook them in the bacon fat leftover after baking bacon in the oven. It's really good!

    4. And finally, Cooking eggs in olive oil is nontraditional but surprisingly good too.

    Serving Suggestions

    If you eat bread, toast is a natural choice. For those on a low-carb diet, there are plenty of low-carb and keto breads that you can use, including keto bagels, keto English muffins, or a savory version of these chaffles.

    Apart from bread, I like to serve these tasty eggs with oven bacon, duck bacon, or beef bacon on the side. They're also good with beef sausage or thinly sliced pork jowls.

    They can also be part of a steak and eggs breakfast.

    And if you make them for brunch and you have the time, consider completing the meal with these broiled tomatoes.

    Storing Leftovers

    If the eggs are fully cooked and not runny, you can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them, covered, in the microwave at 50% power.

    Fluffy scrambled eggs served on a white plate, garnished with chives.

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    Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

    The secret to fluffy scrambled eggs? Whisk them well, then cook them over medium-low heat. Yes, it will take a little longer, but the fluffy result is well worth it.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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    Ingredients

    • 6 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or duck fat, for pan

    Optional garnish:

    • 1 tablespoon chives chopped

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, use a hand whisk to beat the eggs with salt and pepper until light and frothy.
    • Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Add the butter or duck fat and swirl to coat.
    • Pour the eggs into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
    • When the edges of the eggs start to appear cooked, use the spatula to push the eggs from one side of the skillet to the other, lifting and folding the eggs, until they form a single fluffy mound.
    • When there is no more liquid in the skillet, immediately remove the eggs onto a plate, top with chives if using, and serve.

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    Notes

    • How dry you want your eggs is up to you. "Perfect" eggs should be just set - not wet, but a little moist. But many people prefer their eggs just a bit overcooked. That's fine, as long as they're not completely dry and browned.
    • I like to add quite a bit of salt to these eggs. Without it, the eggs tend to be a bit on the bland side. Saltiness is a matter of personal taste, so definitely salt to your taste! This is just a recommendation.
    • If the eggs are fully cooked and not runny, you can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them, covered, in the microwave at 50% power.

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    Nutrition per Serving

    Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 494mg
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    About the Author

    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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