A debate over the “proper” way to prepare scrambled eggs has ignited a fierce discussion online after a mother shared her unconventional method on Instagram. Paris Taylor, posting under the username @paristaylorx3x3, demonstrated a technique of cooking egg whites separately before incorporating the yolks, claiming it results in “the richest, creamiest eggs.”
Taylor’s Friday post, which has garnered over 29.6 million views and 184,000 likes, quickly drew a spectrum of reactions. While some users praised the method, others questioned its necessity. One commenter, Coral_inks, jokingly urged Taylor to refrain from further cooking content, while another, Xx_devils.advocate_xx, suggested the poster may have never been taught how to cook eggs at all. Taylor herself acknowledged the controversy, quipping that she had “made creamy eggs and accidentally started a civil war.”
The technique contrasts with advice from established cooking resources. BBC Good Food recommends whisking eggs in a bowl with cream, milk, and salt before cooking, and advises gently folding the mixture in a pan with butter. The site emphasizes a slow cooking process, allowing the eggs to set slightly before stirring.
The choice of utensil also plays a role in achieving optimal results, according to experts. UPMC Health Beat notes that wooden or silicone spoons are preferable to metal or hard plastic, as the latter can damage nonstick surfaces and create breeding grounds for bacteria.
Newsweek reached out to @paristaylorx3x3 for comment via Instagram but was unable to verify the details of the case.