How to Fry Eggs in the Microwave
Fried Eggs
To fry eggs in the microwave, you’ll need a browning dish. It’s also best to fry no more than 2 eggs at a time.
Preheat a 2- to 2 1/2-quart or 10-inch square microwave browning dish on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes. Using oven mitts, carefully remove dish to a heatproof surface. Add 1 teaspoon butter or margarine per egg to hot dish; tilt dish to coat bottom with butter. Carefully break 1 or 2 eggs into dish.
With a fork, prick egg yolks straight down through membrane. Cover with a glass lid. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 35 to 45 seconds per egg (if cooking 2 eggs, give dish a quarter-turn after 30 seconds). Remove from oven; let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
