How To Boil Eggs in the Microwave

Name: How To Boil Eggs in the Microwave
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons salt

Learn how to boil eggs in the microwave in just a few simple steps. Simply place eggs into a microwave-safe bowl, fill with water and salt, then heat.

There are different ways to cook eggs such as Over Hard Eggs on the stovetop or Homemade Omelets boiled in a bag. Now, these hard boiled eggs can be added to the list. Make a microwave egg in 10 minutes or less then enjoy plain, seasoned or incorporated into a recipe (we share ideas below!).

For more egg cooking styles, check out Dairy Free Deviled Eggs, Hash Brown Egg Cups, Sweet Potato Egg Cups and Egg and Cheese McMuffin.

hard boiled egg halves seasoned with salt and pepper

Microwave Eggs

Learning how to make eggs in the microwave allows you to change up the routine at home. Cooking on the stovetop is always an option but microwaving is also a great method. Especially for kids!

It is a cooking method that doesn’t involve a flame or hot surface, allowing kids to safely learn how to cook a small batch of hard-boiled eggs.

Microwaving is also a great learning opportunity for young chefs since the strength of your microwave and size of bowl will impact how the eggs are cooked. If by chance the eggs are softer than anticipated, encourage your kids to think of a solution (like increase the cooking time) for the next time you make microwaved eggs.

If on the search for more kid friendly recipes that are no bake, you’ll want to check out No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites and No Bake Cheesecake Bites.

Let’s get started by gathering the equipment and ingredients then following the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Equipment

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

water poured into glass bowl with whole shell eggs

How To Make

Add the eggs and salt to a large microwave-safe bowl. Fill the bowl with water 1/2 inch above the eggs.

Cook in the microwave

Heat the eggs for 10 minutes or until the water has been boiling for 6 minutes (for hard-boiled eggs).

Place into an ice bath

Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave with oven mitts.

Use tongs to place the eggs immediately into the ice bath. Let chill for 3 minutes.

How To Serve

Hard boiled eggs can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. Enjoy plain or seasoned with any of the following spices.

Everything Bagel Seasoning
Paprika
Salt
Black pepper
Red pepper flakes

If you enjoy spicy foods, drizzle the eggs with siracha sauce or hot sauce after cooking and cooling.

hand picking up seasoned hard boiled egg

Frequently Asked Questions

How long to boil eggs?

These eggs will “boil” in the microwave for approximately 10 minutes. Every microwave varies in strength so you may need to adjust the cooking time depending on your microwave.

How long do hard boiled eggs last?

Hard boiled eggs will last in the fridge for up to 1 week. Store in an airtight container and enjoy as desired.

Are eggs gluten free?

Yes, eggs prepared in their natural form are gluten-free. Be cautious when eating eggs away from home such as at a restaurant or hotel by asking the cooking method and utensils used. Many common breakfast foods contain gluten and are cooked on the same griddle, oven, or stovetop as eggs. Alerting your waitress/waiter and chef of your gluten-free lifestyle is an excellent way to raise awareness in the kitchen and safely consume eggs as desired. If wondering what else is gluten-free, check out our Is This Gluten-Free? guide.

Any tricks to make peeling easier?

The ice bath will do the trick. It is a simple method that makes peeling SO much easier.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Submerging (completely covering) the eggs in water and adding salt is a MUST to prevent the eggs from cracking or exploding in the microwave.
Adding the eggs to the ice bath after cooking makes it easier to peel the shell away from the eggs.
Increase the cooking time by 1-2 minutes the next time if the eggs are softer than you like.

More Ways to Cook Eggs

If you have ever wondered the difference between over hard, over medium and over easy eggs, let’s break it down!

This is a great learning opportunity for both kids and parents. It especially helps kids learn how to confidently follow a recipe in the kitchen and order eggs at a restaurant.

Over Hard Eggs

Over Hard Eggs that are fried in a skillet where the whites are crispy, and yolk is hard.

Over Easy Eggs

Over Easy Eggs refers to the doneness of the yolk. Compared to an over medium or fried egg, these types of eggs are runny in the center.

Over Medium Eggs

Over Hard Eggs are fried in a skillet for a shorter time making the yolks somewhat runny.

Sunny Side Up Eggs

Sunny Side Up Eggs are over easy eggs that are not flipped in the skillet and served with the yolk side up.

Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled Eggs are whole eggs that are boiled with the shell on either on the stovetop or in the microwave to cook both the white and yolk of the egg.

Omelets

Omelets are eggs that are beaten in a bowl then poured into a heated and greased pan, left to cook then folded in half in the skillet. Kids also get a kick out of making Homemade Boil In the Bag Omelets.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs are hard boiled eggs that are sliced in half once cooked, yolks removed and mashed with ingredients to create a creamy mixture that is added back to the egg white halves.

Recipes with Hard Boiled Eggs

Gluten Free Potato Salad
Avocado Toast For Kids
Toast Toppings
Easy Egg Salad (Gluten Free, Low Carb)
Hard-Boiled Egg Recipe Ideas

More Microwave Meal Ideas

How To Steam Broccoli in Microwave
How To Make Microwave Baked Potatoes
Microwave Pizza Recipe
How to Microwave Butternut Squash
Gluten Free Mug Cake
Homemade Microwave Popcorn

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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