Eggs are a staple ingredient to have stored in your fridge as it means a hearty and nourishing meal is barely a few minutes away.
Whether it’s poached, scrambled, boiled, or the classic fried egg that tickles your fancy, none of them take much time to conjure up.
Now, while fried eggs often crown our breakfast plates, many face the eternal battle of crisping up the whites without turning the yolk into a rubbery mess, especially when sidestepping traditional methods like the frying pan for an air fryer.
A brilliant solution comes from the savvy @clairenlson74 on TikTok, known for her nifty recipes and culinary shortcuts. She demonstrates how to nail a fried egg in 40 seconds flat using a microwave.
Swapping pans for paper plates, Claire uses just a teaspoon of vegetable oil before cracking the egg on it and covering it with another plate.
With a hint of excitement, she said: “We’re going to microwave it for 40 seconds.”
The outcome? A reveal showcasing a splendidly cooked egg. Seasoning with a bit of salt and pepper, Claire tucks in, approving: “That’s good. That’s really good. So easy and no cleanup. Absolutely delicious.”
Impressed TikTokers have been quick to praise Claire’s hack in the comments and were eager to try it out for themselves.
Astonished by the simplicity, one user exclaimed: “Wow that’s incredible. It’s taken me years to realise you can do this.”
Others tested the waters themselves, with one confirming: “It worked. It was so good.”
Another grateful viewer appreciated Claire sharing this quick hack: “Didn’t know this. Thank you.”
In her video, Claire used paper plates, although one viewer argued: “You don’t need to use paper plates, you can use regular plates.”
For top-notch results with this kitchen hack, it’s advised to leave eggs out of the fridge for at least an hour beforehand since they cook more evenly when at room temperature.
This is down to the fact that beginning with a cold egg can result in the yolk overcooking as you wait for the white to set.
