On a weekday morning, a lot of Mexican breakfasts start with one or two eggs and a warm tortilla: scrambled eggs with a spoonful of salsa folded into a taco, a small omelet with rajas and cheese, or a round egg tucked into a bolillo. A microwave egg cooker is for the mornings when you do not want to heat a pan for that. It is a small plastic or silicone dish with a lid that cooks eggs in a minute or two and goes back in the drawer.
This guide is the microwave branch of our electric egg cooker guide. That page covers plug-in steamers that boil and poach several eggs at once; here we cover the no-plug options for scrambled eggs, omelets, shaped “hard-boiled-style” eggs and a simple water poach, with none of that page’s picks repeated. Specifications come from each maker or the Amazon listing, and we quote the safety steps that keep eggs from bursting.
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Quick verdict: which microwave egg cooker to buy
For most kitchens, the best egg cooker microwave option is the OXO Good Grips Microwave Egg Cooker: it scrambles or cooks a round egg for a sandwich in about a minute, you can whisk right in it, and the base lifts off so the egg slides onto bread. For folded omelets, choose the Nordic Ware Easy Breakfast Set, which adds a two-egg poacher and is made in the USA. For a bigger omelet on a budget, the GoodCook Everyday Microwave Omelet Maker; for a thick frittata or tortilla española, the Lékué Spanish Omelette Maker; for shaped eggs that eat like hard-boiled ones, the Lékué Ovo Cylinder Egg Molds; and for a poached egg in water, the Prep Solutions by Progressive Microwave Poach Perfect.
Microwave cookers are a different tool from a plug-in egg steamer. They cook one or two portions fast and need no counter space, but you set the time yourself and adjust it to your microwave’s wattage. If you want a dozen hard-boiled eggs with a buzzer, go to our egg cooker guide instead.
Five microwave egg cookers compared
Our five standout picks, one for each kind of breakfast. All seven cookers are reviewed in full below.
| Cooker | Best for | Eggs per batch | Material | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OXO Good Grips Microwave Egg CookerBest overall
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Scrambled eggs and sandwich eggs | Not stated (one portion) | Plastic, vented lid | View on Amazon |
Nordic Ware Easy Breakfast SetBest omelet set
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Folded omelets plus two round eggs | 2 to 4 (omelet pan), 2 (poacher) | BPA- and melamine-free plastic | View on Amazon |
GoodCook Everyday Microwave Omelet MakerBest budget omelet
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A stuffed omelet for one or two | 2 to 4 | Nonstick-coated | View on Amazon |
Lékué Microwave Spanish Omelette MakerBest for frittatas
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Thick omelets with potato or vegetables | Not stated | Platinum silicone | View on Amazon |
Lékué Ovo Cylinder Egg MoldsBest hard-boiled-style
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Firm, shaped eggs without the shell | One egg per mold | Not stated on the listing | View on Amazon |
Product images from Amazon. Capacities, materials and BPA statements are as each maker or listing gives them; “not stated” means we could not find it.
Our picks for the best egg cooker microwave
We found seven microwave egg cookers from named makers that were in stock when we checked, and we stopped there rather than pad the list with look-alike cookers from sellers we could not identify. Microwave egg poachers have their own page, so only one cooker built just to poach is here; its review explains why.
1. OXO Good Grips Microwave Egg Cooker – Whisk, Cook and Slide Onto Bread
The OXO is the simplest way to make a breakfast-taco egg in the microwave. According to the listing, it makes scrambled or fried-style eggs for a breakfast sandwich in a minute or less. The opening is wide enough to whisk the eggs right in the cooker, so you crack, beat, cover and cook in one dish, then wash one dish.
Two details set it apart. The bottom is curved, which OXO says helps center the yolk when you cook a whole egg, so the round egg lands neatly on an English muffin or a tortilla. And the base is removable: you lift it out and tip the egg straight onto bread or a plate, instead of digging it out with a fork. The lid is vented to let steam out.
The listing does not give a capacity, and it is sized for a single portion rather than a family breakfast. The listing calls it dishwasher safe. If you cook a whole, unbeaten egg in it, pierce the yolk first, as university food scientists advise for any microwaved egg (see the safety section below).
Why we like it
- Wide opening for whisking in the cooker, per the listing
- Curved bottom centers the yolk for a round egg
- Removable base tips the egg onto bread
- Dishwasher safe, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | OXO Good Grips 11185500 |
|---|---|
| Cooks | Scrambled eggs, fried-style eggs |
| Egg capacity | Not stated (single portion) |
| Material | Plastic with vented lid (resin not stated on the listing) |
| BPA statement (maker) | Not stated on the listing |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes, per the listing |
| Made in | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you make one quick egg for a taco, burrito or sandwich most mornings and want the least cleanup.
Skip it if you cook for more than one or two people at once; it is a one-portion cooker.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One dish from whisking to serving
- Egg comes out round and centered
- Goes in the dishwasher
Cons
- Capacity not stated
- No BPA statement on the listing
2. Nordic Ware Easy Breakfast Set – An Omelet Pan and a Poacher, Made in the USA
This Nordic Ware set bundles two of its breakfast pieces: a hinged omelet pan and a two-cavity egg poacher. The listing says both are BPA- and melamine-free and made in the USA, which is a rare statement in this category.
The omelet pan works like a small clamshell. Nordic Ware’s directions for the pan are to beat 2 to 4 eggs with about 2 tablespoons of water or milk, divide them between the two halves, cook open for about 2 minutes until partly set, stir from the outside in, add fillings and cook about 1-1/2 minutes more, then fold it closed and slide the omelet onto a plate. Rajas, a little chorizo you cooked the night before, or queso Oaxaca all work as fillings.
The poacher makes two round eggs for sandwiches. Nordic Ware recommends hand washing for the set, and the pan is for the microwave only, not the oven or stovetop. Because the poacher is part of this set, we list it here rather than among our dedicated poachers.
Why we like it
- Two tools in one box: omelet pan and two-egg poacher
- BPA- and melamine-free, per the listing
- Made in the USA, per the listing
- Clear step-by-step omelet directions from Nordic Ware
Key specifications
| Model | Nordic Ware Easy Breakfast Set (omelet pan and 2-cavity egg poacher) |
|---|---|
| Cooks | Folded omelets, round poached-style eggs |
| Egg capacity | 2 to 4 eggs (omelet pan); 2 eggs (poacher) |
| Material | Plastic |
| BPA statement (maker) | BPA- and melamine-free |
| Dishwasher safe | Hand wash recommended |
| Made in | USA |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a real folded omelet and a sandwich egg from one maker, with a made-in-USA, BPA-free statement.
Skip it if you want everything to go in the dishwasher; Nordic Ware recommends hand washing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Omelet and poached-style eggs covered
- Made in the USA
- Clear BPA statement
Cons
- Hand wash recommended
- Two pieces to store
3. GoodCook Everyday Microwave Omelet Maker – Room for Four Eggs and Fillings
GoodCook’s omelet maker is a larger clamshell with a nonstick coating, and the listing says it cooks 2 to 4 eggs at a time with room to stuff the omelet. That is enough for one big omelet or two smaller ones, and the most capacity of any omelet maker here.
The listing describes a three-step process: partly cook the beaten eggs, add the fillings and heat again, then add cheese, fold it over and cook once more. Working in stages is how you avoid a rubbery outside and a raw middle, and it lets you add fillings such as sautéed peppers and onions, black beans or leftover carnitas at the right time.
The listing measures it at 6.5 by 8.75 by 2.25 inches, and it is pitched at dorms and small apartments without a stove. It does not say whether the omelet maker is dishwasher safe, or what the nonstick coating is, so hand wash it gently and avoid metal utensils on the coating.
Why we like it
- Cooks 2 to 4 eggs, per the listing
- Nonstick coating releases the omelet
- Three-step method for fillings and cheese
- Compact enough for a dorm or small kitchen
Key specifications
| Model | GoodCook Everyday 20147 |
|---|---|
| Cooks | Folded omelets |
| Egg capacity | 2 to 4 eggs |
| Material | Nonstick-coated (base material not stated) |
| BPA statement (maker) | Not stated on the listing |
| Dishwasher safe | Not stated |
| Made in | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want the biggest omelet a microwave cooker makes, for one hungry person or two to share.
Skip it if you want a stated BPA-free plastic or a dishwasher-safe cooker; the listing says neither.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Largest omelet capacity here
- Nonstick release
- Simple staged method
Cons
- Coating type not stated
- No BPA or dishwasher statement
4. Culinary Elements Microwave Omelet Maker – BPA-Free and Dishwasher Safe
This is the grocery-store microwave omelet maker: the same model, number 01345, is sold under the LaMi name in several U.S. supermarket chains, and Amazon lists it as Culinary Elements. It is a plain clamshell for up to 3 eggs, and the listing says it makes a fluffy omelet in about 2 minutes.
What it offers that the GoodCook does not is a clear materials and care statement. The listing says it is made of BPA- and phthalate-free plastic, has a nonstick surface that needs no butter or oil, and is dishwasher safe. It measures 8.25 by 4.5 by 2.25 inches, so it fits in a small drawer.
Three eggs is a generous single omelet. Stir in mix-ins such as diced tomato, onion and jalapeño, cook, then check the center: if it is still glossy and liquid, give it more time in short bursts. Microwave wattage varies, so the 2-minute figure is a starting point.
Why we like it
- BPA- and phthalate-free plastic, per the listing
- Dishwasher safe
- Up to 3 eggs in about 2 minutes, per the listing
- Compact, drawer-friendly size
Key specifications
| Model | Culinary Elements (LaMi) 01345 |
|---|---|
| Cooks | Folded omelets |
| Egg capacity | Up to 3 eggs |
| Material | Nonstick plastic, 8.25 x 4.5 x 2.25 in. |
| BPA statement (maker) | BPA- and phthalate-free |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes, per the listing |
| Made in | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a basic omelet maker that goes in the dishwasher and carries a BPA-free statement.
Skip it if you want to feed two from one batch; three eggs is the limit.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Clear BPA and phthalate statement
- Dishwasher safe
- Small and light
Cons
- Three-egg limit
- No maker website with full instructions found
5. Lékué Microwave Spanish Omelette Maker – A Thick Frittata You Flip
Lékué’s silicone cooker is built for a tortilla española, the thick potato-and-egg omelet, as well as frittatas and other filled omelets. It is a round, hinged silicone case. The hinge keeps the halves together and doubles as a handle.
Lékué’s method is specific. Add the beaten eggs and fillings, close it and set it off-center on the turntable, cook at 800 watts for 1 minute 30 seconds or the time in the recipe, then turn the whole case over 180 degrees without opening it and cook another minute. Lékué warns to hold it by the base with a pot holder and to watch for hot steam when you open it. For a Mexican take, fill it with diced cooked potato, onion and poblano.
The listing calls it 100 percent platinum silicone, dishwasher and freezer safe, with a 10-year Lékué guarantee and recipes included. Lékué does not give an egg capacity, so follow the recipes until you learn how full it should be.
Why we like it
- Built for thick omelets with potato and vegetables
- Platinum silicone, dishwasher and freezer safe, per Lékué
- 10-year guarantee
- Recipes included
Key specifications
| Model | Lékué 882920 |
|---|---|
| Cooks | Spanish omelette, frittata, filled omelets |
| Egg capacity | Not stated |
| Material | 100% platinum silicone |
| BPA statement (maker) | Not stated (silicone, not plastic) |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes, per the listing |
| Made in | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a thick, filled omelet you can slice into wedges, which the clamshell makers cannot do.
Skip it if you want a two-minute single egg; the flip method takes longer and needs a pot holder.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Thick, sliceable omelet
- Long guarantee
- No plastic
Cons
- Capacity not stated
- Gets hot; handle with a pot holder
6. Lékué Ovo Cylinder Egg Molds – Shaped Eggs Without the Shell
People search for a microwave egg cooker for hard-boiled eggs, but a whole egg in its shell should not go in the microwave: it can burst from trapped steam (more on that below). The Lékué Ovo molds are the workaround. You crack the egg into a clear mold, cook it in the microwave or in a hot water bath, and it sets into a firm cylinder you can slice like a hard-boiled egg.
The listing says to rub the mold with one drop of oil to make it release, not to place it over direct heat, and that cooking times depend on your microwave. You can add ingredients to the egg for flavor; chopped cilantro, green onion or a little chile powder all work. Retailers selling Lékué’s Ovo range describe cook times from soft to firm, set by how long you cook.
For a hard-boiled-style egg, cook until both the white and yolk are firm. Pierce the yolk first if you leave it whole, and cook in short bursts. Sliced, these eggs suit a tostada, a torta or a salad.
Why we like it
- Firm, sliceable egg with no shell to peel
- Cooks in the microwave or a water bath, per the listing
- You can mix herbs or chile into the egg
- Rub with a drop of oil for easy release, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | Lékué Ovo Cylinder 882784 |
|---|---|
| Cooks | Shaped eggs, soft to firm |
| Egg capacity | One egg per mold (number of molds not stated) |
| Material | Not stated on the listing (clear) |
| BPA statement (maker) | Not stated |
| Dishwasher safe | Not stated for this listing |
| Made in | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want an egg that eats like hard-boiled for slicing, without boiling water or peeling shells.
Skip it if you need several eggs at once for egg salad or a crowd; a plug-in egg cooker does that better.
Pros and cons
Pros
- No peeling
- Microwave or water bath
- Add flavor before cooking
Cons
- Thin listing: material and count not stated
- Timing takes trial and error
7. Prep Solutions by Progressive Microwave Poach Perfect – Two Eggs in a Water Bath
A note before the review: this is the same poacher we recommend on our microwave egg poacher page, in brown under its own Amazon listing. We include it here because a poached egg is one of the main things people want from a microwave, for tostadas, a torta or a bowl of beans, and the other picks do not do it as simply. The Nordic Ware set has a two-cavity poacher, but it comes bundled with an omelet pan, and the OXO’s current listing title mentions poached eggs without describing how. This is the only pick here whose listing describes a water fill line and a pour spout.
The method is short. You fill the base with water to the line, add up to two eggs, snap on the lid and cook; Progressive says two minutes or less. Then you tip the water out through the double spout. Because the egg sits in water, there is no cup to grease or to dig the egg out of.
Progressive’s manual asks you to pierce each yolk with a fork or toothpick first, to fill to the line because too little water can damage the poacher, to use it only in a microwave, and to handle it with oven mitts because the poacher and water get hot. Two minutes is a starting point, since microwaves vary, and the FDA advice below on firm yolks and whites applies to poached eggs too.
The listing says it is BPA-free and dishwasher safe. It does not state the material or the warranty; the yellow listing of the same poacher carries a one-year limited warranty from Progressive International.
Why we like it
- Poaches up to two eggs in two minutes or less, per Progressive
- Water fill line and snap-on lid
- Double pour spout drains the water
- BPA-free and dishwasher safe, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | Prep Solutions PS-75 (brown) |
|---|---|
| Cooks | Poached eggs in water |
| Egg capacity | Up to 2 eggs |
| Material | Not stated on the listing |
| BPA statement (maker) | BPA-free |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes, per the listing |
| Made in | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if a poached egg is the breakfast you actually make and you want the one-job tool for it, with no pan of simmering water to watch.
Skip it if you want scrambled eggs or omelets too; it only poaches, and two eggs is the limit.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Simple water poach
- Pours the water off through a spout
- Goes in the dishwasher
Cons
- Does one job
- Two-egg limit
- Gets hot; needs oven mitts
- Material not stated on the listing
How to choose a microwave egg cooker
Decide what egg you actually make
Most people want one of three things: a soft scramble for tacos, a folded omelet, or a round egg for a sandwich. The OXO is best at the first and third, the clamshells (Nordic Ware, GoodCook, Culinary Elements) at omelets, and the Lékué silicone case at a thick frittata. If you want a true poached egg, the Poach Perfect is the one to get. Buy for the breakfast you make most, not for every egg style.
Match the capacity to your household
Microwave cookers are small on purpose. One or two eggs is typical; four is the most any omelet maker here lists. If you feed four people at once, a skillet or a plug-in cooker from our egg cooker guide is faster than several rounds in the microwave. For one or two eggs on the stove, see our small egg pan guide.
Plastic, nonstick or silicone
Most of these cookers are plastic. Where the maker says “BPA-free”, we quote it; where the listing is silent, we say “not stated”. Silicone (the Lékué) is flexible and releases well. Nonstick coatings (the GoodCook) need gentle washing and no metal tools. Whatever you buy, use it only in the microwave unless the maker says otherwise.
Venting and steam
Eggs give off steam fast. A vented lid (the OXO) or a hinge that lets steam out keeps the lid from popping. Open any cooker away from your face, and handle silicone cases by the base with a pot holder, as Lékué advises.
Cleaning
Egg sticks as it dries, so soak the cooker right away. Check the care line before you buy: the OXO, Culinary Elements and Poach Perfect are listed as dishwasher safe, Nordic Ware recommends hand washing, and GoodCook does not say.
Cooking eggs safely in the microwave
Microwaved eggs have a reputation for exploding, and it is earned. In guidance from the University of Georgia’s Extension service, food scientist Elizabeth Andress explains that an unpierced yolk can burst from steam pressure, and recommends breaking the yolk membrane with a clean toothpick or the tip of a paring knife before cooking. She also says not to hard-cook an egg in its shell in the microwave at all, because the shell traps the heat. That is why we did not include in-shell microwave egg boilers in this guide.
The same guidance suggests 50 percent power for unbeaten eggs, and stopping just before scrambled eggs are fully firm, stirring, and letting them stand to finish cooking. On doneness, the FDA advises cooking eggs until both the yolk and white are firm, says scrambled eggs should not be runny, and says dishes containing eggs, such as a frittata, should reach 160°F, checked with a food thermometer.
Before you buy, you can search the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall list at cpsc.gov for any cooker. When we searched for these makers’ microwave egg cookers, we found no recall notices.
How we picked these seven cookers
We searched Amazon for microwave egg cookers, omelet makers and egg molds, kept only items listed in stock when we checked, and limited the list to identifiable makers: OXO, Nordic Ware, GoodCook, LaMi (sold as Culinary Elements), Lékué and Progressive. Specifications come from the Amazon listings and, where we could reach them, the makers’ own directions, including Progressive’s manual. Safety advice comes from the University of Georgia Extension and the FDA.
We have not cooked with these products ourselves. We left out unbranded two-cavity cookers sold under changing names, in-shell microwave egg boilers, and cookers from Joie, Cuisinart, Tupperware and Pampered Chef that were only available in limited stock when we checked. That is why this list stops at seven.
Microwave egg cooker questions, answered
What is the best egg cooker for microwave use?
For most people, the OXO Good Grips Microwave Egg Cooker, because it handles both scrambled eggs and a round sandwich egg and comes apart for serving. For omelets, the Nordic Ware Easy Breakfast Set.
Can you make hard-boiled eggs in a microwave egg cooker?
Not in the shell. University of Georgia Extension guidance says not to hard-cook eggs in the shell in the microwave. A mold like the Lékué Ovo gives you a firm, sliceable egg cooked out of the shell instead.
How long do eggs take in a microwave egg cooker?
About 1 to 2 minutes for one to three eggs, according to the makers’ listings, and longer for a thick omelet. Microwave wattage varies, so start short, check, and cook in short bursts until the egg is firm.
Why did my egg explode in the microwave?
Steam built up inside the yolk or under the lid. Pierce the yolk of any whole egg, use a vented lid or leave the vent open, and consider 50 percent power for unbeaten eggs.
Are microwave egg cookers safe?
Used as directed, yes. Choose one whose maker states the plastic is BPA-free if that matters to you, use it only in the microwave, and cook eggs until firm, as the FDA advises.
Our pick for quick weekday eggs
Buy the OXO Good Grips Microwave Egg Cooker for fast scrambled eggs and sandwich eggs, the Nordic Ware Easy Breakfast Set for folded omelets, the Lékué Spanish Omelette Maker for a thick, filled frittata, or the Prep Solutions Poach Perfect for poached eggs. If you want a dozen eggs at once, see our egg cooker guide; for stovetop poaching, see our egg poacher pan guide.
For ideas on what to do with those eggs, read our guide to Mexican brunch. And when you would rather someone else cooked breakfast, see our menu and call to order.