Over easy eggs are a classic breakfast option, and are often cooked by pan-frying the eggs on the stovetop. However, if you’re looking for a quick way to cook over easy eggs in the microwave, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I will explore some key information on cooking over easy eggs, including how to make over easy eggs in the microwave. Let’s get into it.
What Is An Over Easy Egg?
In short, over easy eggs are fried eggs that are cooked for a short period of time on both sides so that the egg white is set, but the egg yolk still remains runny.
There are four basic types of fried eggs: Sunny side up, over easy, over medium, and over well. The level of doneness of the yolk varies depending on which type of egg you opt for. Generally speaking, the longer you cook the eggs, the harder the yolk becomes.
Can You Make Over Easy Eggs In The Microwave?
Yes, you can make over easy eggs in the microwave. That being said, this process is slightly different as you won’t flip the sunny side as you would if you were pan-frying the eggs. As a result, cooking over easy eggs in the microwave is more similar to how you would make sunny side up eggs.
The reason for this comes down to the fact that the heat in a microwave is not exclusively directed at the bottom of a pan, but instead targets the egg from all directions. As a result, the top of the egg will be slightly cooked due to the heat from the microwave without the need to flip the egg over, meaning there is one less step that you need to worry about!
Is It Safe To Cook Over Easy Eggs In The Microwave?
Yes, it’s perfectly safe to cook over easy eggs in the microwave. How runny you like your eggs is a personal preference.
That being said, when cooking with egg, you should still be aware of the risk of the bacteria, salmonella. Eating a runny egg yolk can cause a food borne illness, regardless of the level of runniness. Salmonella can make you very sick, especially if you eat raw or lightly cooked eggs.
According to the USDA temperature danger zone, salmonella won’t be killed unless the egg is fully cooked.
You can minimize the risk of salmonella by keeping eggs refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or colder at all times and ensuring that all dishes that contain eggs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
How Do You Cook Over Easy Eggs In The Microwave Without Flipping Them?
While making an over easy egg in the microwave, you will first need to preheat a microwave- safe plate beforehand and then add cooking oil or melted butter on its hot surface. This will both help the egg to cook, but will also prevent it from sticking to the dish as it cooks.
Next, you will need to add your cracked egg gently on the preheated plate, being careful to not crack the yolk.
Adding a lid to your eggs is the key to cooking easy eggs in the microwave without flipping them. This, along with the microwave targeting all sides of the egg will ensure that it evenly cooks, imitating the process of flipping the egg over without actually having to do it.
A Guide On How To Make Over Easy Eggs In The Microwave
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step One – Find A Microwave-Safe Dish
Before you begin, you will first need to find a suitable microwave-safe dish to cook your over easy eggs in the microwave.
Preheat it in the microwave for around 15 seconds.
Step Two – Butter Or Oil The Preheated Dish
Next, you will need to add butter or oil to the preheated dish. The heat from the dish will melt your butter, so don’t worry about melting it beforehand.
Step Three – Crack The Egg
Once your preheated dish is ready, you will need to crack the egg into a small bowl to ensure that the yolk doesn’t break and ruin the preheated dish.
Once you’ve cracked the egg into a bowl, carefully transfer the egg onto the hot dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step Four – Cover The Dish
You will need to cover the dish to cook the egg. This will ensure that the steam gets trapped inside the lid, cooking the top and the bottom of the egg evenly.
Step Five – Microwave The Egg
Place the dish into the microwave and set the timer for 45 seconds.
Microwave the egg for 45 seconds or until the white on the top of the yolk has partially set.
Step Six – Remove The Egg From The Microwave But Keep It Covered
Take the egg out of the microwave with oven gloves to ensure that you don’t burn yourself.
You will need to make sure that you keep it covered for 30 seconds so that the egg yolk starts thickening and the whites become opaque.
Step Seven – Remove The Lid
Carefully remove the lid to allow the steam to dissipate.
At this point, you will also want to allow the egg to rest to ensure that the yolk doesn’t explode when you cut into it.
Step Eight – Serve The Eggs
Last by no means least, serve the eggs and enjoy!
Tips When Making Over Easy Eggs In The Microwave
Before you crack your egg into the preheated dish, you should crack the egg into a small bowl to ensure that the egg remains intact and that the yolk doesn’t break.
Make sure that you cover the dish to trap steam in order to cook the egg yolk without having to flip the egg over as you would while pan-frying it.
To be safe and to avoid an explosion in the microwave, you will need to take a toothpick to break the surface of the yolk by piercing the center of it. Covering your egg will also help to minimize the risk of your egg exploding.
Ensure that you preheat the microwave-safe dish before you add your egg to the dish, as this will help the cooking process significantly.
Make sure that you add butter or oil to your dish before adding your egg. Greasing your microwave-safe dish with either butter or oil will not only help your egg to cook in the fat, but it will also prevent it from sticking to the dish as well.
Always allow the egg to rest for 30 seconds before cutting into the yolk, the center may have superheated which can cause it to explode after being microwaved.
Always make sure that you cook over easy eggs last, after everything else is prepared.
This is because eggs continue to cook from the residual heat, so the longer you leave them in the hot pan, the more likely it will be that they are no longer the right texture for over easy eggs.
In Summary
So, there you have how to make easy over eggs in a microwave!
However you like to eat your eggs in the morning, after reading this article, hopefully you now know how to cook easy over eggs in the microwave when you have less time to make breakfast.
Good luck making over easy eggs in the microwave!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s The Difference Between Over Easy And Sunny Side Up Eggs?
The difference between over easy eggs and sunny side up eggs is how the yolk is cooked.
When you’re making easy eggs, the egg is flipped so that the egg is cooked on both sides.
On the other hand, when an egg is cooked sunny side up, the egg is fried with the yolk up and is never flipped to cook the other side. This results in a runnier yolk.
How Long Do Easy Eggs Take To Cook In The Microwave?
Once you have cracked the egg onto a preheated dish and have seasoned it, it should take around 45 seconds to cook.
Using a lid will improve the results and adjust the cooking time. However, it’s important to note that the cooking time can differ depending on the wattage of your microwave.
Can You Reheat Over Easy Eggs In The Microwave?
Yes, you can reheat over easy eggs in the microwave with the caveat that this is very likely to change its texture.
When reheating over easy eggs in the microwave, the egg white has a tendency to become rubbery in texture, and the yolk will no longer be runny.
So, while you can reheat over easy eggs in the microwave, they won’t be as good as they would be when they’re made fresh.
That being said, leaving the eggs cold and chucking them into something like an egg salad is better than wasting them.
Through this blog I hope to help others learn the basics and more intricate details of cooking. I know from personal experience how frustrating it can be to cook a meal, only to realize you are missing one ingredient from your list. This is why I love to write articles chatting readers through some great substitutes that can be used in an emergency.
I hope you will find this blog useful, and that it will help you to develop your culinary skills, to help you cook up a storm!
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