updated 1/8/24
For all you microwave enthusiasts, I pulled this recipe and have tirelessly worked through dozens and dozens of eggs to perfect How to Boil Eggs in the Microwave. I know, I know. The haters will be coming in droves for this one. This recipe might take some tweaking (or maybe some twerking on your part) to get it just right.
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This recipe takes some finessing. Scroll down and I’ll give you somet tips on how I get it to work when things have gone wrong.
Table of Contents
Ingredient to make Microwave Boiled Eggs
- eggs
- salt
- baking soda
- water
How to Boil Eggs in the Microwave
First, you need a microwave-safe bowl that is deep. I use a small mixing bowl or deep soup bowl (not Fiestaware because that gets too hot in the microwave). I use the smallest bowl in this set of mixing bowls from Pyrex.
Place two eggs in the bowl. (I find 2 eggs is perfect fo boiling in the microwave at a time). Add water to completely cover them.
Add a teaspoon of salt PER EGG.
Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Give it a gentle stir to stir up the salt and baking soda.
Set the cooking power to 70%.
Cook for 9 minutes.
Allow to sit in the microwave for 7 minutes.
Add ice cubes to the water and allow to sit for an additional 6-10 minutes.
Peel eggs.
Tips for Boiling Eggs in the Microwave
Eggs exploding?
- You didn’t put enough water in the bowl
- The bowl isn’t deep enough
- You didn’t lower the power on your microwave
Eggs came out raw?
- I found this happens if I reuse the same bowl immediately after boiling eggs in it. The bowl gets too hot.
- Or if the microwave was just used. Let it cool down before making this recipe.
- I found this also happens if I forget to put salt in the water or not not enough salt in the water.
Eggs sticking to the shell?
- Add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water.
- Allow the eggs to sit in the ice bath for at least 6-7 minutes. They can even sit longer if needed. I found 10 minutes worked really well to combat this.
More Eggs in the Microwave
If you have an air fryer, I find air fryer boiled eggs are extremely easy. My teenagers make them all the time this way.
Many of you have said you’ve had a hard time boiling eggs in the microwave. So here are some much easier methods for making eggs in the microwave.
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Whether you’re a busy morning person or simply looking for a hassle-free cooking alternative, the microwave offers a convenient solution without compromising on taste. With a few simple steps, you’ll be savoring perfectly scrambled eggs in no time, making this microwave technique a go-to option for a delicious and efficient breakfast.
Microwave Frittata
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You can add your favorite veggies – each fresh or frozen!
Poached Eggs in the Microwave
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Migas in the Microwave
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How to make Boiled Eggs in the Microwave
Make boiled eggs ahead of time and keep them in a fridge for a easy snack or to make something quick like tuna or egg salad.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- salt
- baking soda
- water
Instructions
- First, you need a microwave-safe bowl that is deep. I use a small mixing bowl or deep soup bowl (not Fiestaware because that gets too hot in the microwave). I use the smallest bowl in this set of mixing bowls from Pyrex.
- Place two eggs in the bowl. (I find 2 eggs is perfect fo boiling in the microwave at a time). Add water to completely cover them.
- Add a teaspoon of salt PER EGG.
- Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
- Give it a gentle stir to stir up the salt and baking soda.
- Set the cooking power to 70%.
- Cook for 9 minutes.
- Allow to sit in the microwave for 7 minutes.
- Add ice cubes to the water and allow to sit for an additional 6-10 minutes.
- Peel eggs.
Notes
- It's safest to store boiled eggs unpeeled in the shell.
- Store HARD BOILED EGGS in the shell in a closed container with a paper towel up to a week.
- Store SOFT BOILED EGGS in the shell in a closed container for 1-2 days.
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