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How do you use a microwave egg cup?

How do you use a microwave egg cup?

Cooking steps:

  1. Crack one egg into each cup of the egg poacher. Pierce each yolk with a fork (don’t stir).
  2. Add 1/2 tablespoon of water to each egg cup or as directed.
  3. Cook for about 45 seconds.
  4. Let the eggs stand for 30 seconds after cooking is finished to allow them to finish.
  5. Use a fork to remove them and serve.

How do you microwave an egg without it exploding?

Microwave a bowl of water (deep enough to submerge the egg) for 3 minutes until hot. Lightly prick the bottom of the egg with a safety pin or thumbtack to prevent the egg from exploding. Place the egg into the bowl of hot water, cover with a plate, and microwave at 50\% power for 4 minutes.

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How long does it take to microwave an egg in the microwave?

Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate. Microwave the egg for 30 seconds.

How long does it take to microwave an egg?

Microwave on Medium-High (70\% power) for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 1 minute and 45 seconds, stirring several times during cooking. Cover and let stand for 30 seconds to 1 minute before serving. Eggs will look slightly moist, but will finish cooking upon standing.

How long do you cook a sunny side up egg in the microwave?

To make sunny-side up eggs in the microwave, heat an empty plate in the microwave for 15 seconds, then add a half tablespoon of butter or oil to the warm plate. Evenly coat the plate with the fat, so the egg won’t stick, then crack the egg on the plate and microwave for 45 seconds.

What makes an egg explode 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.

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Is it bad to cook an egg in the microwave?

Yes, it is safe to cook eggs in the microwave, whether you wish to poach, scramble, or “fry” your eggs. Sometimes, microwaved eggs taste even better than stovetop eggs. For example, you can make perfectly poached eggs in the microwave without needing to form a whirlpool.

How do you make eggs over easy in the microwave?

To make an over easy egg in the microwave, preheat a microwave safe plate in the microwave for 15 seconds. Melt a teaspoon butter on the hot surface, and then crack an egg on the plate. Nuke for 45 seconds or until the whites of the eggs are set and the top of the yolk is slightly cooked.