How to Make an Over Easy Egg Step 3 – Let cook until whites are completely set on top. The yolk should ooze when broken. Step 2 – Crack the egg into the pan. Let cook until the bottom of the egg is white, the top still being uncooked. Step 3 – Gently flip the egg over and continue to cook until the whites are completely set. For an over easy egg, the yolk should ooze out once broken. For an over medium egg, the yolk should be just barely set. For an over hard egg, the yolk should be completely cooked through, much like a hard boiled egg. Δ Δ