over medium heat , warm a small amount of oil or butter , perhaps 1 1/2 tsp. , in a small(8-inch) skillet , or spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
crack an egg into the pan.
cook until the white appears solid,about 3 to 4 minutes.
for basted eggs , put 1 tsp. or so of melted butter over the yolk.
for eggs sunny-side up , remove the egg from the pan with a spatula and serve.
for eggs over easy , carefully flip the egg over onto the yolk side and cook another minute or two.