Classic French Omelette

by Bob K. • Jan 9, 2026

8 min French breakfast
vegetarianlow-calorie
Per serving: 153 kcal • 0.2g protein • 17.2g fat • 20.2g carbs
(Edited Jan 23, 2026)

Silky, perfectly cooked eggs with a creamy center. Simple but requires technique to master.

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Ingredients

Servings
1
  • 3large egg, room temperature
  • 1.5tbsp butter
  • ¼tsp salt
  • 1tbsp chive, minced, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Crack eggs into a bowl. Add salt and beat vigorously with a fork until completely homogeneous, about 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Heat an 8-inch non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add butter and swirl to coat as it melts and foams.

  3. 3

    When butter foam subsides (but before browning), pour in eggs. Let set for 10 seconds.

  4. 4

    Using a chopstick or fork, stir the eggs while shaking the pan. Create small curds while keeping everything moving.

  5. 5

    When eggs are 80% set but still creamy on top, stop stirring. Let sit for 10 seconds to form a light skin.

  6. 6

    Tilt pan and fold omelette in thirds onto the plate. It should be pale yellow with no browning. Garnish with chives.

Tips

  • The entire cooking time should be about 90 seconds. Work fast!
  • A French omelette should have no color at all - adjust heat if it starts to brown.
  • Room temperature eggs give you more time to work before they overcook.