How to Boil an Egg in a Microwave

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.

Things You'll Need

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

Instructions

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

References

• Microwave Technologies Association: Back to Basics: How to Boil an Egg in the Microwave Oven