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Hard Boiled Eggs in Microwave

When you need perfectly hard-boiled eggs in a rush, turn to this recipe! No pots or boiling water required, and ready in under fifteen minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
3 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 2 Eggs
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Fill a deep, microwave-safe bowl with enough water to fully submerge the eggs. Heat the water (without the eggs) in 1-minute increments in the microwave, stirring in between, until the water is very hot, about 3 minutes total.
  2. While your water is heating, I recommend you carefully pierce the wide end of the egg deeply with a pin/needle/tack. This step is optional but it greatly reduces the risk of explosion in your microwave.
  3. Once the water in the microwave is hot, mix in the salt (add 1/2 teaspoon of salt per egg, so if you are cooking more eggs, add more salt) and just a pinch of baking soda to help them peel more easily. Stir to dissolve the salt and baking soda.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to gently place the eggs into the bowl. Microwave for 4 minutes (or 3 minutes for soft-boiled). The exact time may vary depending on the power of your microwave. Then, let the eggs stand in the water for 3 minutes.
  5. In the meantime, fill a bowl with ice and cold water, then add the eggs, letting them stand for 2 minutes.
  6. Peel and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 61mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 238IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 238IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.