Microwave Hard Boiled Eggs

An overhead image of two hard boiled eggs sliced in half, topped with seasonings, and being served on a plate with a fork beside them.

Microwave Hard Boiled Eggs

Course: Sides, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Cook Time: 8

Chilling time: 3

Total Time: 11

Servings: servings

Calories: 63kcal

Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

Learn how to cook perfect hard boiled eggs in the microwave in just 5 minutes! This easy method is foolproof and produces eggs that are perfectly cooked every time.

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Equipment

Microwave

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 tablespoons salt
water

Instructions

Place the eggs in a microwave-safe bowl and add enough water to cover them by about 1 inch.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt into the water (this helps to prevent the eggs from exploding).
Cover the bowl loosely with a microwave-safe plate or lid.
Microwave the eggs on high power for 3-4 minutes, depending on the wattage of your microwave and the desired level of doneness. For soft-boiled eggs, boil them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. For medium-boiled eggs, microwave them for 3-4 minutes. And for hard-boiled eggs, microwave them for 4-5 minutes.
After 3 minutes, check the eggs by carefully removing the plate or lid (with mitts) and piercing the egg whites with a fork or toothpick.
If the whites are still runny, continue microwaving for an additional 30 seconds at a time until they are set.
Once the eggs are done, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and pour off the hot water. Rinse the eggs under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
Peel the eggs, season and serve!

Notes

Microwaves can vary in power, so you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly based on your microwave's wattage and the desired level of doneness.
Rinse the eggs under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
Use room temperature eggs to cook them faster in the microwave.
Cover the bowl loosely with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap.
Use hot water to boil faster in the microwave.

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