How do you use a microwave egg boiler?

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1. Fill egg boiler with 1 1/2 Cups water, then place eggs into metal tray.
2. Snap top and bottom together. Cooking times vary with microwave oven wattage.
3. Allow boiler to cool 2 minutes before removing lid. Run cold water over eggs to stop further cooking.

How long do you cook eggs in a microwave egg boiler?

Snap top and bottom together. Cooking times vary with microwave oven wattage. For soft eggs, cook for 5 minutes (1000 watts), 6 minutes (800 watts), and 7 minutes (600 watts). For medium egg hardness, cook for 6 minutes (1000 watts), 7 minutes (800 watts), and 8 minutes (600 watts).

How do you microwave an egg without it exploding?

Sprinkle a few grains of salt into bottom of container (salt attracts microwave energy and helps to cook egg evenly). Break one or two eggs into container. Pierce yolks and whites with fork four or five times to bottom of container (piercing is necessary to prevent “exploding” during cooking).

How do I start my egg boiler?

For omelets, you should whisk the eggs together first and mix in any fillings before pouring into the tray. Replace the cover and turn the egg boiler on. After you click the start button on your egg boiler, the machine will begin to steam your eggs.

Do microwave egg cookers work?

Microwave egg cookers are ultimately thwarted by the fact that microwave ovens just don’t heat evenly enough for precision cooking. However, if a microwave is your primary means of cooking or if you’re in a hurry and simply need a cooked egg fast, one egg cooker gave us just that.

Why do my eggs pop in the microwave?

Microwave Eggs cooked in their shells will explode! Even out of the shell, eggs can and may explode in the microwave because rapid heating causes a buildup of steam. Always use a wooden pick or tip of a knife to break the yolk membrane of an unbeaten egg before micro-cooking to allow the steam to escape.

Why did my microwave poached egg explode?

Poached eggs can explode in the microwave because the liquid inside the eggs boils while being trapped inside the membrane, or the water superheated causing an explosion.

Do you need to pierce eggs before steaming?

Yes, the eggs should be pricked so that they don’t crack while they steam. The eggs will be pricked on the larger end and then placed with that end facing up so nothing will leak out! 10 of 10 found this helpful.

How many minutes a egg should be boiled?

Simply fill a pot with 1–2 inches of water, then insert a steamer basket and heat the water until it boils. Carefully place your eggs in the basket, cover the pot, and steam them for 5–6 minutes for a soft-boiled egg and about 12 minutes for a hard-boiled one.

Why did my egg explode while boiling?

Eggs have an air chamber at the bottom. Boiling them means the air inside expands and causes an explosion if you did not put in a pin prick to help the air escape the egg.