Learn how to make the perfect fluffy omelette
Follow these simple tricks to avoid overcooking and ensure they are soft and tender
Once you learn how to make a basic omelette, there are so many ways to customize it
Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to master homemade omelettes
The best omelette recipe Omelettes are the most requested breakfast in our house and 99% of the time we always have the ingredients in the refrigerator
To make a basic omelette, my daughter's favorite
No special tools are needed. You'll just need a bowl, fork, small nonstick pan, and a flexible spatula for flipping
Kid-friendly who can resist that cheese pull. Well, sit around the table and see who can get the biggest cheese
Ingredients for a cheese omelette This is everything you'll need for a simple cheese omelette. See more variations below
Eggs, we use large eggs, right out of the refrigerator. Salt, just a pinch is plenty
We use fine sea salt, which dissolves quickly. Butter, you want to keep a well-buttered skillet for each omelette
Butter adds flavor and keeps the omelette from sticking. Cheese, we love shredded mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, but you can use cheddar or your favorite cheese. Variations
Florentine omelette sautéed mushrooms with chopped baby spinach leaves. Bacon and cheese crispy air fryer bacon and melted cheese are a perfect match and so satisfying
Veggie omelette tri-diced and sautéed bell pepper and onions, seasoned with a little salt and pepper
Garnishes add a little freshness with chopped chives or parsley. Halved cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper
How to make omelettes There's nothing worse than an overcooked omelette. It should be cooked until it's just set and not brown
Once it's browned, the egg deteriorates in flavor and texture. Follow these steps for moist and fluffy omelettes every time
Beat eggs in a small bowl, combine two eggs and a pinch of salt, then beat with a fork until frothy
Heat skillet, place a small non-stick pan over medium heat and melt in a half-tsp of butter
Once butter is melted and bubbly, add beaten eggs and reduce heat to low
Pull cooked eggs with a spatula into the center, allowing the liquid eggs to fill in the space
Watch the video tutorial above to see this process in action. Flip once eggs are nearly set
The omelette slides easily on the skillet and you can get a spatula underneath
Flip it over. Turn off the heat. Folded cheese and your favorite toppings
Fold the omelette and slide it onto a plate to serve. Tips for fluffy omelettes
Prep fillings ahead since omelettes take just a few minutes to cook
Make sure all of your filings and toppings are prepped before you turn on the stove