Should Scrambled Eggs Be Watery?

The scramble should look softly set and slightly runny in places. Even though you've taken the pan off the heat, the eggs will still continue to cook (that's carryover cooking). Give the eggs a few seconds in the hot pan (off the heat) and you'll find the eggs turn out to be perfectly cooked — not dry, not too wet.

Why are my scrambled eggs watery?

When water separates from eggs while cooking, this is called weeping. If this happens, the eggs are probably cooking too quickly over temperatures that are too high, and they become overcooked. To avoid weeping, eggs should be prepared in small batches.

What to do if your scrambled eggs are too watery?

"Adding salt in before the cooking process will break down the eggs and result in a watery scramble," he says. How to fix it: Instead of seasoning your eggs before cooking them, add salt and fresh cracked pepper after you turn off the heat and before serving.

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