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Yes, believe it or not, you can and SHOULD be making my microwaved hard boiled eggs. They’re fast, foolproof, and turn out perfect every time!
Need more quick egg recipes? Try my air fryer soft boiled eggs, over medium eggs, air fryer egg bites, or egg white omelette next.
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I love hard-boiled eggs, but I rarely make them because they’re so time-consuming. A pot of boiling water takes upwards of 10 minutes, and I always end up getting distracted and overcooking them.
That’s where the microwave egg method comes in handy. In under 6 minutes, you’re guaranteed tender egg whites with a soft but firm yolk.
Why I love this recipe
- They’re fast. The exact cooking time will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave, but they always cook in a couple of minutes (like my microwave scrambled eggs).
- Minimal effort. Like my air fryer hard boiled eggs, the microwave oven shuts off for you, so there’s little concern the eggs will overcook.
- Versatile. Serve them for breakfast, avocado toast, atop cobb salad, or as a healthy meal prep!
- They’re healthy. Eggs are packed with protein and vitamins, all while being relatively low in calories and carbohydrates. Win-win-win!
Key Ingredients
- Eggs. Four large eggs, preferably at room temperature. If they’re not at room temp, let them sit in the bowl of water for 3-4 minutes before microwaving.
- Salt. Just a pinch.
- Ice and cold water. One bowl of water is for cooking the eggs and one bowl of ice water is to shock the eggs so they stop cooking.
How to microwave hard boiled eggs
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep. Place the eggs in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in one teaspoon of salt and add enough water to cover the eggs by one inch.
Step 2- Microwave. Microwave for 4 minutes on 50% power, then let them sit for one minute. Microwave for another 4 minutes on full power.
Step 3- Ice bath. Using a slotted spoon or fork, carefully transfer the eggs from the hot water to the ice water bath. Once cool enough to handle, peel and serve.
How to get a perfectly soft boiled egg
This recipe is for hard boiled eggs, but if you prefer a runny yolk, you can still achieve this in the microwave. Simply microwave the eggs for 3 minutes on 50% power, then let them sit in the warm water for 3 minutes before peeling.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Choose the proper container. You’ll need one large enough to submerge the eggs completely and leave an inch of water covering them.
- Pierce the eggs with a pin. If you’re worried the eggs might explode, use a sewing needle to gently pierce a hole in the base of the eggs. I tested microwaving the eggs with and without a hole, and both methods worked for me!
- Adjust the cooking time. My microwave is 1100 watts, which means your microwave may take more or less time. You’ll know your eggs are cooked by spinning them on the counter. If they’re wobbly, they’re still raw.
- Microwave in batches. If your bowl isn’t big enough for all four eggs, microwave 1-2 at a time. I find the fewer eggs you microwave, the more evenly they cook.
Frequently asked questions
The best way to microwave an egg is to submerge it in water and microwave it at short intervals at low power. It may also be wise to pierce the egg with a needle to release steam.
No, hard boiled eggs that have been peeled should NOT be microwaved, as they’re likely to explode.
Recipes to use hard boiled eggs
Microwave Hard Boiled Eggs
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a microwave safe bowl. Add the salt and enough water to submerge the eggs.
- Microwave the eggs for 4 minutes on 50% of the powder, then let them sit for a minute. Microwave for another 4 minutes on full power.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath before pealing and serving.
Just tried this and it works!!! the 50% power hack is genius.
Thank you! Hard-boiled eggs will never be made any other way again.
Arman, I don’t think I’ll prep hard boiled eggs any other way again- this was such a game changer!!!!
I adjusted the timing based on my microwave and these turned out great!
This was such an easy way to perfectly microwaved hard boiled eggs. It’s been such a time saver for my family.
I use microvawe the most and eat eggs often. I hate cooking them and waiting so this is perfect.
Game changer! My microwave is 1000 watts. I added 30 seconds to the first step.
After the second step I let sit in the water for about a minute before dunking into the ice bath. I will tweak around only because one egg was perfect the other needed a few more minutes. However, the ability to get a couple boiled eggs cooked in under 10 minutes is awesome. Thank you for this.
Thank you for sharing your method with us- I just tried it out and it is perfect!
Just yesterday I cooked eggs. But not using microvawe but in water. I was too scared haha.
Tried it and it worked a treat- thank you for updating the recipe!
Just today cooked one egg amd wantwd in microwave but didnt know how. Thanks!
This worked perfectly!
So easy and so convenient. It turned out perfect.
A nice easy way to hard boil eggs! Thanks for the recipe!
So welcome, Lori!!! x