How to Draw a Fried Egg: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

This breakfast-themed drawing lesson is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite coloring tools to bring this sunny-side-up egg to life. Follow along to practice drawing organic, wavy shapes and perfect circles.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished illustration of a sunny-side-up fried egg next to its cracked shell, ready for coloring.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Egg White Base

Pencil sketch showing a single long, wavy curved line representing the edge of a fried egg white.

Start by drawing a long, gentle curved line to form the first edge of the egg white. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the shape later if it looks too symmetrical!

Step 2: Adding Wavy Edges

Pencil sketch showing the egg white outline being extended with several organic, wavy lines.

Continue the outline by adding a series of curved lines of varying lengths. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry about making it perfect; real fried eggs have irregular, wiggly edges, so embrace the wiggles!

Step 3: Closing the Shape and Adding the Yolk

Pencil sketch showing the completed egg white outline with a semi-circle yolk added in the center.

Connect the ends of your wavy lines to close the egg white. Then, draw a half-circle in the center for the yolk. Teacher's Tip: A yolk isn't a perfect circle, so make it slightly flattened to look more realistic.

Step 4: Starting the Eggshell

Pencil sketch showing the yolk closed and a large C-shaped line drawn above the egg.

Close the yolk with a curved line, then draw a large 'C' shape hovering above the egg. This is the start of your broken eggshell. Teacher's Tip: Think of this as a 'cap' for your egg.

Step 5: Defining the Shell Edge

Pencil sketch showing the eggshell outline being defined with jagged, sharp-pointed lines.

Use a series of jagged, wavy lines to connect the ends of your eggshell. Teacher's Tip: Make the lines meet at sharp points to mimic the look of a cracked, brittle shell.

Step 6: Adding Depth to the Shell

Pencil sketch showing interior curved lines added to the eggshell to indicate depth.

Draw curved lines across the inside of the shell to show the thickness of the opening. Teacher's Tip: This small detail adds a 3D effect, making the shell look hollow.

Step 7: Sketching the Second Shell Half

Pencil sketch showing the outline of a second, separate piece of eggshell.

Draw another set of curved lines to outline the second piece of the broken shell. Teacher's Tip: Position this piece slightly offset to make it look like the egg was just cracked open.

Step 8: Completing the Shell Structure

Pencil sketch showing the completed outline of the second eggshell piece.

Connect your lines to finish the shape of the second shell piece. Teacher's Tip: Keep your lines fluid to ensure the shell looks like a natural, curved object.

Step 9: Final Shell Details

Pencil sketch showing final interior details added to the second eggshell piece.

Add final curved lines across the second shell piece to indicate the hollow opening. Teacher's Tip: Ensure these lines match the style of the first shell piece for consistency.

Step 10: Bringing It to Life with Color

The finished, colored drawing of a fried egg with a bright yellow yolk and broken shell pieces.

Color your egg! Use bright white for the egg white and a vibrant yellow or orange for the yolk. Teacher's Tip: Try using light brown or grey for the shell to give it a realistic texture, or get creative with blue or speckled patterns for a fantasy egg!