# Best way to prepare eggs in a microwave? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 12, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579 "2012-02-12T02:45:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/1 "2012-02-12T02:45:04Z")
I just tried making scrambled eggs in the microwave and the results were more… umm… “slab like” I guess than the 'fluffy" result as I get using a pan. My procedure was to scramble 2 jumbo eggs in a large bowl, and zap them on high for 40 secs, then step and scramble some more than zap another 20 secs. What are best ways to make eggs in microwave. (I know they can’t be in the shell;)) It doesn’t have to be just scrambled eggs. Any tips welcomed. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/2 "2012-02-12T02:58:45Z")
Try adding a pat of butter (or margarine. Your choice). BEST way to make eggs with your microwave is the following: 1. Buy a bunch of microwave popcorn. 2. Pop it in the microwave. 3. Put the popcorn into little bags. 4. Sell the bags of popcorn to your friends. 5. Using the proceeds from the sale, buy a stove and a frying pan. 6. Make scrambled eggs on the stove. ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/3 "2012-02-12T03:06:31Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Try adding a pat of butter (or margarine. Your choice). > > BEST way to make eggs with your microwave is the following: > > 1. Buy a bunch of microwave popcorn. > 2. Pop it in the microwave. > 3. Put the popcorn into little bags. > 4. Sell the bags of popcorn to your friends. > 5. Using the proceeds from the sale, buy a stove and a frying pan. > 6. Make scrambled eggs on the stove. Wise words Father of Kayla, but all I’ve got at work is a microwave \. ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/4 "2012-02-12T03:09:41Z")
> [@astro](#): > > Wise words Father of Kayla, but all I’ve got at work is a microwave \. Scramble them at home. Portion into individual servings, put each serving in a ziploc bag and do your best to get as much air out of it as you can. Put in fridge. Bring to work. When you want delicious scrambled eggs at work, put a bowl of water in the microwave, heat until just about boiling (or boil and then let it cool for 2-3 minutes). Remove bowl of water. Put ziploc with scrambled eggs in hot water for 5 minutes or so, until hot. Eat delicious scrambled eggs. ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/5 "2012-02-12T03:35:13Z")
Put an egg in a glass bowl, prick the yolk with a toothpick, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for – I don’t remember how long, it’s been awhile since I did it. I might have put a little bit of water in the bowl, or maybe some butter. Makes a pretty decent poached egg. Haven’t tried scrambled. If you prick the yolk, it won’t explode. ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/6 "2012-02-12T03:46:56Z")
> [@astro](#): > > Wise words Father of Kayla, but all I’ve got at work is a microwave \. Can you get one of those new single induction plates? I saw one the other day for next to nothing. Anyway my trick to make scramblies in a microwave is stop-start. No other ingredients required. Ten seconds, take out and stir, ten seconds, take out and stir, over and over again until they look right. In fact stop just before they look right because they carry on ‘cooking’ (i.e. protein coagulation) for about 20-30 seconds after you’ve removed them. ---
**Author:** ![SciFiSam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/47e85d/32.png) [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/7 "2012-02-12T04:05:41Z")
> [@astro](#): > > Wise words Father of Kayla, but all I’ve got at work is a microwave \. Is it a microwave in a shared area? If it is, I wouldn’t recommend cooking eggs in it - they have a strong smell that really lingers. > [@jjimm](#): > > Can you get one of those new single induction plates? I saw one the other day for next to nothing. > > Anyway my trick to make scramblies in a microwave is stop-start. No other ingredients required. Ten seconds, take out and stir, ten seconds, take out and stir, over and over again until they look right. In fact stop just before they look right because they carry on ‘cooking’ (i.e. protein coagulation) for about 20-30 seconds after you’ve removed them. That’s pretty much how I make mine too. It does take some practice to get the timing right. I have a little plastic poached egg thingy for microwaves that works quite well. It’s like the first one [here](http://www.microwavewizard.com/microwave-egg-poacher.html). Something like that would probably be easier than the (otherwise good) bowl/cocktail-stick/cling-film method if you’re at work. ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/8 "2012-02-12T04:14:18Z")
> [@Athena](#): > > Scramble them at home. Portion into individual servings, put each serving in a ziploc bag and do your best to get as much air out of it as you can. Put in fridge. > > Bring to work. When you want delicious scrambled eggs at work, put a bowl of water in the microwave, heat until just about boiling (or boil and then let it cool for 2-3 minutes). Remove bowl of water. Put ziploc with scrambled eggs in hot water for 5 minutes or so, until hot. Eat delicious scrambled eggs. What a great idea. I’m going to try that. ---
**Author:** ![SCSimmons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e495f1/32.png) [@SCSimmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCSimmons)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/9 "2012-02-12T05:13:46Z")
> [@SciFiSam](#): > > I have a little plastic poached egg thingy for microwaves that works quite well. It’s like the first one [here](http://www.microwavewizard.com/microwave-egg-poacher.html). Something like that would probably be easier than the (otherwise good) bowl/cocktail-stick/cling-film method if you’re at work. Seconded. I’ve had good luck making decent (if not fantastic) poached eggs in a microwave that way. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/10 "2012-02-12T15:49:30Z")
I ‘poach’ eggs in the microwave regularly. I take a coffee cup, add a splash of vinegar, about 1 oz of water, microwave to near boiling (high for about a minute), crack in an extra large grade A egg, pierce the yolk with a toothpick 1 time, cover the top of the cup with saran wrap, pierce the saran wrap with the toothpick 4 or 5 times, and microwave on medium for about 50-55 seconds, depending on how soft I want the yolk. Works out pretty well almost every time, and it doesn’t take long at all. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/11 "2012-02-12T16:28:19Z")
My mom always had me use wax paper to do this. I mean covering the bowl with wax paper. - Spray cereal bowl with Pam - Crack and scramble two eggs with salt, pepper and maybe some milk or cream (in the sprayed bowl) - Cover with wax paper - Microwave for 30 seconds, remove, mix - Microwave 30 more seconds - If it’s not done, do it again This actually makes a firm but fluffed egg which is perfect for a sandwich, and just the right size too! ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-prepare-eggs-in-a-microwave/612579/12 "2012-02-12T20:09:02Z")
You can make them in a coffee mug pretty easily. It’s not the same as making them on the stove, but if you don’t overcook them, they are pretty good. Spray coffee mug with Pam Break 2 eggs into the mug and scramble with a fork Season with salt and pepper Add any additional ingredients (Sausage crumbles, cheese, bell pepper, onion…etc) Microwave on high 30 seconds Remove and stir with a fork to scramble Microwave another 30 seconds Remove and stir again. They should be about done at this point. If not, microwave in 10 sec increments until your desired doneness. Eat right out of the mug