Best Ways To Boil An Egg

Eggs are the most popular food in the world. They are eaten at breakfast, lunch, and dinner by billions of people every day. In the U.S. alone, over 250 billion eggs are eaten each year. That is a LOT of eggs! Of those millions of eggs eaten a day, a ton of them are boiled! People have been boiling eggs since nearly the beginning of time. As a result, there are many different techniques for boiling eggs—but which one is best?

Steaming

Steam the eggs by adding about one inch of water to a pot. Put the lid on it so that there is not any steam escaping. Next, bring the water to a low boil over medium heat. When the water starts to boil, add your eggs carefully to ensure you fully submerge them in the water. Use a timer set for between 6-8 minutes. If you want your egg cooked through but the yolk is still slightly runny, cook for 6 minutes. If you want your egg yolk completely cooked, cook for 8 minutes or more, depending on how you like it. 

Instant Pot

There are a few different techniques for boiling eggs in an instant pot. One way is to put a steamer basket in the bottom of the instant pot so that the water doesn’t touch the eggs. Put in your desired amount of water and add your eggs to the basket, securing them with a lid or foil. Be sure to place them properly, so they do not touch each other. Close the lid and adjust the time according to preference.

As another option, add a cup of water to the bottom of your instant pot and set it to saute. Once it boils, add your desired amount of eggs and cook for 6-8 minutes, depending on how well you like your egg yolk cooked.

Baking

To bake your eggs, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully place the eggs on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, with space between each egg. Put in the oven for 20-25 minutes, depending on how you like your yolk. Remove the eggs from the oven after cooking time is up and let them cool before eating them. 

Microwaving

To microwave boiled eggs, use a large mug and place two tablespoons of water inside it. Place two eggs inside it carefully. Set for between one minute to five minutes depending on how runny you like your yolk, then let them sit in the microwave for an additional 2-3 minutes to finish cooking. Take out using oven mitts and serve!