Fast and easy breakfasts are just a few beeps away.
Check out the tips and techniques below for a perfectly cooked egg every time.
Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then repeat until the eggs are done to your liking.
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If the egg whites have become opaque, you’re ready to go.
If not, add another 30 seconds to the cook time.
Drain the water and pop the poached egg onto your dish.
But it’s possible to get a hard-boiled egg in no time flat.
Start by nearly filling a microwave-safe bowl with water, and microwaving it for four minutes, until hot.
Pierce the shell of the egg carefully with a pin, then drop it into the hot water.
Cover the bowl with a plate, and microwave for another four minutes at half power.
Your egg should be ready to peel!
How to Cook Over-Easy Eggs in the Microwave
Want a fried egg without all the frying?
Butter or spray oil in your bowl, then crack an egg or two into it.
(Don’t forget the salt and pepper!)
(Eggs that are cooked in water, such aspoached eggs, should avoid sticking.
Pierce the egg to prevent explosions
Eggs have a lot of liquid in them.
You just want a couple of tiny holes in the top of the yolk.
