How to Boil an Egg in a Microwave

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You can microwave your eggs by following a few rules.

Perhaps you found out the hard way that trying to microwave a whole egg in its shell without the proper precautions can result in an explosion and a mess inside your appliance. You can either remove the egg from its shell and microwave it, or use a couple of safe procedures to cook the egg in its shell. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Microwave egg boiler
  • Microwave-safe bowl and aluminum foil
  • Boiling water
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Instructions

  1. Microwave Egg Boiler

    • 1

      Purchase a microwave egg boiler either online or at a department store.

    • 2

      Pour water into the bottom part of the boiler. Place the metallic part with the egg over the water and close the device. Then place the device in a microwave.

    • 3

      Cook a single egg for about four to five minutes. If you have a multi-boiler that can accommodate four eggs, it will take about nine minutes. You may have to experiment a few times to get the eggs just right.

    Bowl and Foil

    • 4

      Wrap each egg in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped eggs in a microwave-safe bowl or glass. Pour boiling water over the eggs until they are all covered.

    • 5

      Place the bowl in the microwave oven. Be careful you don't spill the hot water. Cook on high for three to six minutes. Typically, at three minutes you'll have soft-boiled eggs, and at five to six minutes you'll have hard-boiled eggs.

    • 6

      Take the bowl out of the microwave. Run cold water over the eggs for about a minute. By doing this, you'll cool the eggs slightly and avoid having a dark layer form around the yolk of hard-boiled eggs.

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