There are various ways to prepare fried eggs, and the names often reflect the degree of doneness and the cooking method. Here are five types of fried eggs: Sunny-Side Up: The egg is fried on one side only, and the yolk remains runny. The term "sunny-side up" refers to the appearance of the egg with the yolk resembling a bright sun. Over Easy: The egg is fried on both sides, but the yolk is still runny. It is flipped only briefly to set the whites while keeping the yolk partially liquid. Over Medium: Similar to over easy, but the yolk is partially cooked with a slightly thicker consistency. The yolk is more set than in over easy but not fully cooked through. Over Hard: Both the whites and the yolk are fully cooked, resulting in a firm texture. Over-hard eggs are cooked longer than over-medium eggs, and the yolk is completely set. Over Well: This term is often used interchangeably with over-hard, indicating that both the whites and the yolk are fully cooked until well done.