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Omelettes are a great way to make a quick filling meal, but they can seem heavy. To make a light, fluffy omelette that's still full of delicious flavor, separate 3 eggs. Beat the egg whites until you trap lots of air in them and they're stiff. Then, fold the yolks back in. When you spread this light batter in a skillet, the omelette will puff as it cooks and you'll be rewarded with the fluffiest 3-egg omelette ever!
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (55 g) of shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) of unsalted butter
- Minced fresh chives, optional
Makes 1 omelette
Steps
Mixing the Eggs
Separate the yolks and whites of 3 eggs between 2 bowls. Carefully crack an egg and let the egg white fall into 1 of the bowls. Place the yolk in the other bowl. Separate the 2 remaining eggs so you have the whites in 1 bowl and the yolks in the other.[1]- Ensure that the bowl for the egg whites is completely clean and free from grease since you'll be beating the whites. You'll get the most volume if the bowl is spotlessly clean.
Add salt and pepper to the yolks and beat them with a fork. Use a generous pinch of salt and pepper and combine the yolks until they're blended. This only takes a few seconds.[2]- Set the bowl of yolks aside while you beat the egg whites.
- Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Use a stand or hand mixer with clean whisk attachments to beat the egg whites on high speed. Beat the eggs until they stiffen and become firm and glossy.[3]
- If you don't have a stand or hand mixer, use a clean whisk.
Tip: If you try to beat the egg whites but they're not whipping at all, your bowl or whisks might be dirty. You may need to beat a new batch of egg whites in a completely clean bowl with clean whisk attachments.
- Fold the egg yolks into the stiff egg whites. Spoon half of the seasoned egg yolks into the bowl with the whites. Use a spatula to gently lift the egg whites up and over the yolks. Then, add the rest of the yolks and keep folding them in until the mixture is a uniform color.[4]
- It's important to fold the whites gently so you don't lose the air that you beat into them. This helps the omelette become fluffy as it cooks.
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Cooking the Omelette
Melt 1 tablespoon (15 g) of butter in a nonstick skillet. Turn the burner to medium and heat the unsalted butter until it melts. Hold the handle and slowly swirl the pan a little so the melted butter coats the bottom of the skillet.[5]- If you don't want to use butter, substitute olive oil, coconut oil, or ghee.
- Use a 9 or 10 in (23 or 25 cm) skillet to cook the omelette.
- Spread the egg mixture in the skillet. Gently spoon the eggs into the skillet and use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to spread the mixture evenly across the pan. The eggs will immediately begin to cook in the hot skillet.[6]
Variation: If you'd rather broil the fluffy omelette, use an oven-proof skillet and place it 3 inches (7.6 cm) below a hot broiler. Broil the omelette for 2 to 4 minutes before you fold it over and serve it.
Cover the skillet and cook the omelette for 4 minutes. Turn the burner down to medium-low and let the omelette cook for 4 minutes without moving it or flipping it. If the top of the omelette looks like it's cooking too quickly, turn the burner down to medium-low or low.[7]- It's important to cover the skillet so the top of the omelette cooks. If you leave the skillet uncovered, the top may be soupy or runny even though the bottom of the omelette is cooked.
- Scatter cheese over the omelette and cook it for 1 more minute. If you'd like to give the omelette a more savory flavor, sprinkle 1/2 cup (55 g) of shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese over the top. Put the lid back on the skillet and let the omelette cook for 1 more minute so the cheese melts and the omelette sets.[8]
- If you don't want to add the cheese, just cook the omelette for the extra minute.
- Slide the omelette onto a plate and fold it over in half. Turn off the burner and slowly slide the omelette onto the plate. Use a spatula to help the omelette if it sticks at all. Then, use the spatula to flip half of the omelette onto the other side. Scatter freshly minced chives over the omelette and serve the omelette while it's still hot and fluffy.
- You can refrigerate leftover omelette in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep in mind that the omelette may lose some of its volume the longer it's stored.
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Trying Variations
Substitute your favorite type of cheese for the Gruyère or cheddar. Omelettes are easy to customize, so use a different type of cheese if you like. Consider using 1/2 cup (55 g) of any of these cheeses in your fluffy omelette:[9]- Emmentaler
- Swiss
- Goat cheese
- Pepperjack
- Feta
- Smoked gouda
Add a spoonful of dairy to the egg yolks for an extra creamy flavor. Give the omelette a creamy, tangy texture by adding 1 tablespoon (12 g) of sour cream, plain yogurt, or Greek yogurt. Mix the dairy into the egg yolks before you fold them into the stiff egg whites.[10]- You could use reduced-fat dairy if you're looking to cut a few calories.
Stir herbs into the yolks to lighten the flavor of the omelette. To give a fresh flavor to your omelette, mix 2 tablespoons (7.5 g) of freshly minced herbs into the egg yolks before you fold them into the whites. Try using basil, parsley, chives, marjoram, or a combination of these.[11]- If you'd rather use dried herbs, add up to 1 tablespoon of dried herbs.
Tip: If you don't want to chop fresh herbs, drizzle a little herb pesto over the omelette instead.
Top the cooked omelette with vegetables or meat before you fold it. Although you can easily add diced, cooked vegetables and meat, such as mushrooms, ham, or peppers, wait until you're ready to fold the omelette before you scatter them. The weight of these ingredients will make the fluffy omelette fall quickly. Consider adding any of these ingredients just before serving:[12]- Cooked bacon
- Smoked salmon or trout
- Slices of avocado
- Fresh spinach
- Caramelized onions
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Community Q&A
- QuestionDo I have to add cheese and milk?
Community AnswerThe fluffiness comes from the milk, but you can use water instead and the results won't be too much different. The cheese and other ingredients are optional. - QuestionCan I use almond milk for this?
Community AnswerYes. Add the almond milk and the salt to the eggs, and beat until well combined. Heat the dairy-free margarine in an egg pan or frying pan over medium-high heat, swirling the pan to evenly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the eggs and cook, stirring and scrambling until the eggs are set. - QuestionIf I did add milk, how much would I add?
Community AnswerYou would want to add one tablespoon so that the omelette will be nice and fluffy; if you add too much, it'll burn.
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Tips
- You might find recipes that recommend adding baking soda to your omelette to get a fluffy rise. Unfortunately, relying on the chemical reaction can give your omelette a slightly metallic taste.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- 9 or 10 in (23 or 25 cm) skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Fork
- Whisk or mixer
- Spatula
- Serving plate
References
- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/extra-fluffy-omelet/
- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/extra-fluffy-omelet/
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2019/02/omelette-souffle-with-cheese.html
- ↑ https://www.eggs.ca/recipes/puffy-omelette#
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2019/02/omelette-souffle-with-cheese.html
- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/extra-fluffy-omelet/
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/2019/02/study-in-eggs-the-souffle-omelette-can-set-you-free.html
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2019/02/omelette-souffle-with-cheese.html
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/262696/cheese-omelette/
About this article
To make a fluffy 3 egg omelette, preheat your pan over medium heat, and crack 3 eggs into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of milk, a pinch of salt, and any vegetables you want to the eggs, and whisk them with a fork until there are plenty of bubbles. Then, coat the pan with a thin layer of olive oil and pour in the egg mixture. As the mixture sizzles, use a spatula to lift the edges of the omelette so they don't stick to the pan. After about 1-2 minutes of cooking, sprinkle grated cheese on top of the egg and fold it in half, letting the cheese melt for another 15 seconds before serving! Keep reading for tips on which vegetables to add to your omelette!
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