Can you microwave an egg?

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asked Dec 20, 2021 in Cooking by Souza223 (1,090 points)
Can you microwave an egg?

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answered Dec 20, 2021 by Jasire (26,200 points)
You can microwave an egg but you must remove the egg from the eggshell before microwaving the egg or the egg will explode in the microwave.

Eggs cannot be microwaved in the shell or the eggs will explode in the microwave.

If you want to make hard boiled eggs you need to use a pot of boiling water to boil the hard boiled eggs.

However you can crack the eggs open and cook scrambled eggs in the microwave but they are not as good as scrambled eggs cooked on the stove.

You must break the eggs out of their shells before microwaving.

Never microwave eggs in shells.

If you cook an egg in shell in the microwave, it's likely to explode.

Microwaves heat so quickly that steam builds up faster than an egg can 'exhale' it through its pores and the steam bursts through the shell.

You can eat leftover eggs as long as the leftover eggs have been refrigerated and not left out longer than a few hours.

if the eggs have been left out longer than a few hours then they could contain bacteria and should be discarded.

However if the leftover eggs have been only left out for a few hours then they are safe to eat.

If the leftover eggs have been refrigerated then they also are safe to eat.

As long as the leftover eggs have no mold or bad smell to them they are okay to eat.

Cooked eggs and egg dishes can be safely consumed as leftovers if they're initially cooked thoroughly, stored properly, and reheated to an adequate temperature to kill germs and prevent foodborne illness.

Different reheating methods work best for certain types of cooked eggs and egg dishes.

Refrigerated scrambled eggs are safe to eat for up to four days after cooking, but after that you should toss them out.

Also, make sure your leftover scrambled eggs are in the body of the fridge, not in the door shelves, as this may cause them to spoil faster.

You can safely reheat egg dishes in the microwave when it is time to serve.

The exception is boiled eggs, if you reheat boiled eggs in the microwave there is a high risk of the egg exploding if you don't use a hot water bath.

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