How to poach a perfect egg using a microwave in 60 seconds

Caution, some microwaves can have hot spots that may cause the egg to explode. Use lower wattage first to be sure. For me this works perfectly every time. This is a non traditional technique for poaching an egg when you’re in a hurry. I can poach two eggs using this method faster than the bread takes to toast. Because it cooks using the microwaves plus the heated water, there’s a two way cooking process. So it’s fast! If your eggs are fresh, you’ll find it works amazingly. If you’re eggs are old, you will get mixed results, so always use the freshest eggs possible. Microwaves have different wattage strengths, therefore it may take a little less or a little longer. Experiment, turn off and check after 45 seconds, then continue so you don’t over cook it. You can also use two eggs in a larger bowl, I find cups easy. Half a cup of water per cup does the trick. Enjoy perfect poached eggs.

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[recipe]

Be cautious that anything with hot spots in a microwave can explode, even plain water with build up of steam. I've tried this on many microwaves and it works perfectly, but Not all microwaves are created equal. Safety first. 👍😀

[RonR]

I have been making microwave poached eggs for over 20 years. One tip I learned working in a hospital kitchen as a dietary aid...make sure the water you drop the egg in is hot. Yes, one minute cook time. But I found out early on that if you use cold water, the egg yolk often explodes before 1 minute in the microwave. This is because the microwave cooks from the inside out and if the water is cold, the egg yolk will reach a very high temperature before the white is cooked and it often explodes!...in your microwave. Anyhow, hope this helps. :)

[The-Saxon]

I know it's been 5 years or so since you first posted this but reckoned it was worth replying to your post. I am a retired chef in South Africa and as a chef, I have for years had a total aversion to microwaves and have steadfastly refused to cook in one as I believe it makes chef's lazy and taking short cuts that are detrimental to food preparation. I have always done my poached eggs the traditional way, but this morning, I decided to give this method a try, highly skeptical, I might add.

Well, the bottom line is that I am amazed at how well it worked, but find that 50 seconds was perfect given my microwave and when using the 60 seconds recommended, meant that they were overdone. So, I have just had two beautifully poached eggs on toast for breakfast in half the time it normally takes me and without the usual adding of a bit of vinegar and swirling the water rapidly before gently dropping the eggs into the water. Thanks for this, it is much appreciated as it means I can have poached eggs, which I love, far more often than I have been having before.

[kasperd]

I rarely seen any youtube tutorial working as good as this.
80ml water
pinch of salt
Cold cup (change the cup, if you're making several)
Egg
60 seconds on 800mv in microwave

Boom - Perfect!

[serenity]

Yup. It works great. And you can use eggs that have been in the fridge a while, not like some other chefs say - like you have to use "super fresh" eggs less than a day old. BS. This method really works well on any eggs. Just use 1/2 cup cold water. You can use a small bowl instead of a cup, too.

[mstreefern]

For all those who ended up with eggsplosion in their microwaves, the MOST important thing that was NOT mentioned here is the power level! If you don't want to be cleaning up eggroclastic debris from your microwave for the rest of the morning, change the power level to 600. Also, adding about a tbs of vinegar helps keep the egg white intact. You can salt it later. And if the white looks like it could do with a little more cooking, just leave it in the hot water for a minute or two, rather than actually microwaving it longer, which could overcook the yolk.

[AltRockLover]

Omg why didn't I learn this sooner?! It's 3:30am and I just tried this and I'm not even hungry lol. I cooked it for 90 seconds in our 700 watt microwave. I allowed it to sit in the water for an additional 30 seconds. It came out perfectly! I can't wait to try this when I'm REALLY hungry 😂. Thanks for giving me another reason to use my microwave oven more.

[TheKazd]

I agree with the comments below, two of the most important pieces of information are the wattage of the microwave and the amount of water. If people use a cup of water and only have a 900-watt microwave it will take a lot longer. By giving them the wattage of your microwave and the amount of water you used they have least got a starting point. Egg size (weight) is also helpful. I did try this method yesterday but I found I needed to cook longer to get the white cooked through as my microwave is only 900watt.

[rabeeamughees]

Thank God! You saved my life like literally. I have been dying to eat runny eggs in hostel but can't since we have a microwave. But now I can!!!!
Brilliant!

[jeffreysizer]

Have had many wicrowave explosions trying to poach eggs, (male pensioner), so I read that one method was to boil the water first, this is what the results were
I 3quarter filled a mug with hot water, placed it in the microwave for 60 seconds, after 15 seconds past I cracked an egg into the cup and let it continue for the reminder 45 seconds, I ended up with a perfect poached egg, did it again and had a good 2 egg and 2 toast breakfast. THANKS previous subscribers7

[fiskrond]

Presuming a standard domestic microwave (UK), boil kettle first to make a cup of tea, use boiled water in plastic bowl (easier to handle), into the microwave for 1 minute.. cover (just in case and until you work out exact timing for your mw..) if underdone just leave it while you butter your toast rather than increase cooking time.. an extra 10secs can get messy. Overall this really does work a treat.
In the mid 80s I ate every day for breakfast.. timing was eggs into pan of boiling water (we didn't have a new-fangled microwave) when I turned toast over (eye level gas grill, Mighty White bread), by the time toast done and buttered.. eggs done to perfection! 🙂

[zaugitude]

Most fool proof poaching method I have came across, and I have tried quite a few - Thanks!
For the varying microwave times, it is sometimes helpful to state the wattage of the one being used as a starting point.

[xelaklement]

Thank you so much for this! I always struggled making poached eggs and this has saved me a lot of time. I used 700W for 1:30 min on my microwave to get them perfect.

[mtfssjr]

I just tried it in 30 second intervals using an 800 watt microwave, first egg I cooked for 70 seconds in total... perfect shape but hard boiled, tasted great. Second egg cooked for 60 seconds (30 seconds each way) absolutely perfect! No explosions! Fantastic recipe that actually works, thank you.

[jillellen]

Very helpful video. I appreciate that it didn't drag on for 10 minutes like many of the others do. Catchy little tune as well!:)

[ikkyo]

I want a toaster that shoots my bread into space.

[ederdanilo]

Great video, thanks!
Tip: I found that less water and a 2x30s run is the best in a 1000-watt microwave. Maybe - only a bit - more depending on how you prefer the egg yolk.

[Hammertime]

Ok
Ive just gone down stairs to try this, minutes ago, i swear to god it works, my only problem, first time though was i left it a little over the minute
To which was just over the poached mark, but wow, it was lovely. I did put paper towel over cup just in case exploding egg, but I promise you it never exploded, the quickest way I've ever seen a poached egg done. Proper tasty, please give it a go people, its only an egg even if it goes wrong.
Practice makes perfect. Brilliant idea👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😋😋thanks, no more saucepans for me😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[jazzel]

GUYS, IT WORKS! It may look a litt raw after a minute but trust me, its perfect, though its a little gooey, but thats besides the point, its worth the tryyyy

[billsharp]

Put the cup with the egg and water on a carrier plate (salad plate) and cover the cup with a plastic (or microwavable bowl) to eliminate the cleaning of the microwave if the many variables of this process do not come together perfectly during your initial attempts. The wattage of your microwave, the size of the egg, the starting temperature of the egg, the starting temperature of the water, the amount of water, and the number of coyotes in Wyoming at any given time can affect the outcome. Overall, it's a good process, once you get the parameters under control.