Which Eggs Are Best for Poaching, Frying and Baking?

"We get asked a lot about which eggs are best for different types of cooking. The truth is, there's no one-size fits all, but there is a size that works best for most recipes. The guide is about taking the guesswork out of it." - Egg Drop Team.

Not all eggs behave the same in the pan or oven. If you’ve ever had a poached egg fall apart, a fried egg take over the whole pan, or a cake come out a bit off, egg size is often the reason.

Here’s a simple guide to choosing the right eggs for the way you cook most.

Best Eggs for Poaching

Best size: Large eggs (600g)

Large eggs are the most reliable choice for poaching. They hold their shape well, have a balanced yolk-to-white ratio, and are the size most people expect when cooking at home.

Why Large eggs work best:

• Whites stay together more easily

• Yolk size is predictable

• Cook evenly without spreading

Extra-large or oversized eggs can look impressive, but they tend to spread more in the water, making poaching trickier.

Best pick: Large (600g) eggs

Best Eggs for Frying

Best sizes: X-Large (700g) or Jumbo (800g)

Frying is where larger eggs really shine. Bigger eggs give you a fuller yolk and better pan coverage, which is great for breakfast plates and sandwiches.

Why bigger eggs work well for frying:

• Bigger yolks

• Better coverage in the pan

• More visual impact on the plate

If you love a big breakfast egg, this is where sizing up makes sense.

Best picks: X-Large (700g) or Jumbo (800g)

Best Eggs for Baking

Best size: Large eggs (600g)

Most baking recipes are written using Large eggs. Using a bigger egg can throw off the balance of liquid and fat, which affects texture and rise.

Why Large eggs are best for baking:

• Consistent results

• Matches standard recipes

• Reliable structure and moisture

If you bake regularly, sticking to Large eggs helps avoid guesswork.

Best pick: Large (600g) eggs

Best Eggs for Scrambling

Best sizes: Large (600g) or X-Large (700g)

For scrambled eggs, you want a good balance of yolk and white so the eggs stay creamy without becoming watery.

Large eggs are great for everyday use, while X-Large eggs add a bit more richness if you like softer, fuller scrambles.

Best picks: Large (600g) or X-Large (700g)

A Quick Summary

• Poaching: Large (600g)

• Frying: X-Large (700g) or Jumbo (800g)

• Baking: Large (600g)

• Scrambling: Large (600g) or X-Large (700g)

Choosing the right egg size makes cooking easier and results more consistent, no fancy techniques required.

If you’re not sure which pack or size suits how you cook, start with Large eggs. They’re the most versatile option for most homes.

Fresh eggs, cooked the way they’re meant to be.