Fried eggs can be cooked in just 30 seconds without using a frying pan, according to a method shared by cooking experts. The technique uses a microwave instead of a pan, promising perfect results with no mess and minimal effort.
The approach is endorsed by the One Sweet Appetite food blog, which describes microwave fried eggs as a life-changing method. The blog states: “Let me begin by saying, these Microwave Fried Eggs will truly change your life. You think I’m kidding, but I’m not! With just a one-minute cook time, they’ve become my son’s go-to breakfast he can make in the blink of an eye, no joke.”
Why Use the Microwave for Fried Eggs
The blog explains that cooking eggs in the microwave is a long-standing favourite at their house. It is described as hassle-free, totally foolproof and yielding consistent results every time, with little to no mess compared to traditional frying in hot oil.
Traditional frying can be messy, noisy and unhealthy due to extra calories from oil, along with smoke and crispy burnt edges. The microwave method avoids these drawbacks while still delivering a fried-egg style dish.
Step-by-Step Microwave Method
To make microwave fried eggs, spray or rub a little oil on a dish or deep plate. Crack an egg into the dish, then take a knife and gently pierce the yolk—not enough to break it, but enough to prevent it from exploding later. Place the dish in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.
After cooking, leave the egg to stand for one minute before checking it. If a more well-done egg is preferred, additional 10-second increments can be added to cook it further. The egg can then be served on toast, bread or any preferred accompaniment, fuss-free.
