The secret ingredient for perfect scrambled eggs is whisking the eggs thoroughly and vigorously before cooking them. Whisking incorporates air, which produces fluffier scrambled eggs, and fluffier eggs are the end goal. This cooking technique is a lot like the first steps in making an omelet. The difference is that at the very end, you gently break up the eggs, leaving the curds larger and fluffier.

Another professional tip is to turn off the heat before the eggs are all the way cooked. This helps prevent overcooking, which is a common problem with scrambled eggs. You don't want your scrambled eggs to be brown on the bottom. Once that happens, you're working with dry, rubbery eggs.

The important thing to remember with scrambled eggs is that they'll continue cooking for a few moments after you transfer them to the plate. This phenomenon, known as residual or "carry-over" cooking, means that you actually want to transfer the eggs to the plate when they're slightly softer than the way you ultimately want them.