Hard boiled eggs are convenient and pretty easy to make, right? How about we keep them easy to make but make them 4 different ways? Here are 4 unconventional methods to making hard boiled eggs even easier (or the same)!

We’ll start with…

The Electric Kettle Method. If you don’t have one of these you can buy one nowadays for around $10.00-$20.00 and it’s worth it just for hard boiled eggs!

All you need to do is to add however many eggs you want to make in or that can fit, pour in enough water so that it sits around an inch over your eggs, and turn your electric kettle on.

Once your water comes to a boil you can close your lid and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes.

Pour your water out and use a slotted spoon to put them into an ice bath (ice water) after that.

The Slow Cooker Method. This way is great for making them in bulk, especially if you’re making our favorite Sriracha Deviled Eggs recipe!

To use this method simple fill your slow cooker up with as many eggs as you want, add in enough water to cover your eggs, and sprinkle in some salt.

Put your lid on and turn your slow cooker on high for 2 1/2 hours-3 hours depending on how many you’re making (the more you make, the longer they’ll take).

Turn your slow cooker over and follow up with an ice bath.

Quick Hard Boiled Eggs

The Microwave Method. I’ve used this method for years with success but not all microwaves are the same so make sure to read everything here.

Disclaimer: Use this method at your own risk.

How I make them in my microwave is by putting them into a microwave safe bowl with enough water to cover them and some salt. Don’t forget the salt!

Depending on how powerful your microwave is, you should microwave them for around 5-7 minutes. After the bell goes off, put them into an ice bath.

Tips

The microwaved used at the time was 900 watts. The more powerful your microwave is, the more likely they’ll explode if you microwave them for too long.

Start by trying a single egg and going from there once you find success.

Some people like to prick or poke the tip of their eggs which helps remove the trapped air from them. This can help prevent them from exploding using any of the methods listed here.

And again…don’t forget to add SALT!

The Oven Method. This method is by far the easiest and you just need 1 item, a muffin or cupcake pan (use multiple for bulk). You could just use a regular pan too, these muffin or cupcake pans just help prevent them from rolling around.

Place your eggs into or onto whatever you’re using and put them right into the oven on 325F/162C for 30 minutes.

Remove them from the oven and carefully put them into an ice bath using some tongs.

All of these methods should produce an easily peeled hard boiled egg as long as you let them cool for enough time, around 10 minutes or so.

Check Your Eggs

How do I check if my eggs have gone bad? Easy! Place them in a bowl filled with cold water and if they float (they’re bad) play basketball with them into the trash can or find a neighbor…no, don’t actually do that one.

If they sink, they’re fresh.

What is your favorite way to make hard boiled eggs and how do you usually peel them? Let me know down below!