The 10 Best Microwave Egg Cookers

Editor's Notes

August 05, 2020:

While many satisfied users have found great success with microwave-based egg cooking, it should be noted that cooking eggs with these devices is not always as simple as following the manufacturer's instructions. While your new gadget's manual is a great place to start, oftentimes it doesn't account for things like different microwave wattages, the size of your particular eggs, and several other factors that may affect your ideal cooking time and process. Basically, just like any cooking method, there is some trial and error that must be done at the beginning. Most report trying several different cooking times and tricks like piercing the yolk before finding the perfect method for their particular situation. The good news is that once you take these things into account it becomes smooth sailing, and saves you a lot of time in the long run against most traditional stovetop cooking processes. Users should also be aware that eggs tend to expand in the microwave, and those who love a soft yolk should get ready for some extra difficulty since inside-out heating makes them rather difficult to achieve. When just beginning to experiment it's also a good idea to err on the side of lower times, since eggs can become very hot and even explode if overcooked.

Deciding which selection is right for you will largely be dependent on what kind of eggs you plan on making most often. For instance, if you're trying to replicate a poached egg you'll want to look at options like the Nopro 996, which features two shallow cups that hold one egg each. The Progressive International PS-77Y is a very similar option, however it allows you to cook up to four eggs at once instead of two. The Joseph Joseph M-Poach is only able to cook one at a time, but unlike the aforementioned models it features an advanced design that uses water in order to help recreate the traditional poaching process more authentically.

If you want a more general purpose option that can be used to make small scrambles or replicate fried eggs you might be more interested in the Sistema Easy Egg, OXO Good Grips Microwave, or Nordic Ware Omelet Pan. All of these options can hold a couple eggs and are great if you want to have room for some toppings like cheese, mushrooms, or peppers, but the Nordic Ware is the best choice if you want to fold these ingredients in as is done with a traditional omelet. The Sistema and OXO cookers limit you to either mixing in your toppings or sprinkling them on the top, but their round shape is perfect if you often make breakfast sandwiches with an English muffin.

While there are a few microwave cookers on the market designed to cook hard boiled eggs, we've included the Emson EGGPOD because of its anti-spill locking lid. This feature is important since this device boils water, and the last thing you want to do is burn your hand while trying to make your lunch.

Whichever model you choose, be conscious of the fact that certain materials or even the eggs themselves may become very hot during the cooking process. Unless the cooker's material is specifically designed to stay cool, it is a good idea to use an oven mitt, dish rag, or even a few paper towels to avoid injury when removing your cooker from the microwave and assembling your breakfast.