Recipes Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Soft-Boiled Eggs in the Microwave 2.5 (13) 13 Reviews 3 Photos It's simple to make soft-boiled eggs in the microwave. After reading numerous articles, I came up with this recipe that yields consistent results every time. Submitted by Chef Glen Updated on April 16, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 eggs Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 2 large eggs Directions Place cold eggs into a bowl of warm water; this keeps them from cracking when cooked. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fill a microwave-safe bowl with salted water. Microwave on high until boiling, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove eggs from warm water and place into boiling water; cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave at 60% power for 1 1/2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove plastic wrap and transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Peel and serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip Cook times may vary depending on the wattage of the microwave. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 72 Calories 5g Fat 0g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 72 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 186mg 62% Sodium 655mg 28% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Protein 6g 13% Calcium 30mg 2% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 68mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.