How to Microwave Poached Eggs

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Prep Time

30 seconds

Cook Time

5-6 mins

Free Time

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Once you poach eggs in the microwave, you’ll never go back to making them on the stovetop. It may take a try or two to dial it in for your microwave wattage, but once it’s right, you’ll get perfectly set whites and runny yolks every time. You may even start poaching eggs on weekday mornings!

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work—, and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.

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What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

The Medium Shallow Dish

Look no further for making poached eggs, desserts, dips, and small portions of meat or fish.

The Medium Deep Dish

The best dish for 1-2 portions of grains, veggies, mac and cheese, ramen, and more.

The Anyhand Mitts

Handle hot Anyday dishes with care with these microwave mitts that double as trivets!
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Select your serving size and microwave wattage in the dropdown. The recipe will change accordingly.

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Select your microwave wattage in the dropdown. The cook times in this recipe will automatically change accordingly.

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To find your microwave’s wattage, look at the front panel, the side of the door, in the back, in the user manual, or Google the model number. If both an input and output wattage are listed, use the output.

Wattage translates to how powerful the microwave is. The higher the wattage, the faster your food will cook. The lower the wattage, the longer the cook time.

When in doubt, start with less time — you can always add more.

Microwave oven by power - 900w
900w

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Dish

The Medium Shallow Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (500ml) cold tap water
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar (optional)

Preparation

  1. Add water and vinegar (if using) to the Anyday dish. Carefully crack the egg into the water and cover with the lid (knob lifted).
  2. Cook in the microwave at Power Level 6tooltip for 4-5 minutes. Gently press the egg yolk to check that the egg is done to your liking, and add more time in 30-second increments if needed. Better to start with less time since you can always add more!
  3. Immediately remove the egg from the water using a slotted spoon. Drain each egg and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Serve right away!

Serving suggestions & tips

  • The eggs will keep cooking if you leave them in the water. Remove them from the hot water immediately, or if you’re not eating right away, gently place them in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Quantity matters! Fewer eggs will take slightly less time to cook. More eggs will take slightly more time to cook.
  • Garnish with chopped chives, fresh salsa, or smoked sea salt.
  • Great for adding to a bowl of ramen.

Recipe notes

  • Make sure that the eggs are fully submerged in water and aren't poking above water (especially if you have extra large eggs)! When microwaves come in direct contact with whole eggs, it can cause the egg to explode.
  • Adding vinegar can help keep the whites in place and reduce “flyaways”. 
  • For firmer set whites, rest the egg in the vinegary water for 10 minutes before cooking. 
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.

Step by Step: Microwaving Poached Eggs

Add the cold water, vinegar, and egg into the Anyday

Cover with lid (knob lifted)

Microwave at Power Level 3 (for a 1000 watts)

Remove the egg with a perforated spoon

Serve over your favorite food