How to Reheat Boiled Eggs

If you’ve got leftover eggs that you want to enjoy the next day then you’re probably going to want to warm them through. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to reheat boiled eggs.

My 2 favourite methods involve microwaving and steaming. For both methods, you should keep the shell on the eggs as it will act as a protective barrier. You can then peel them once they’re reheated and enjoy them as you usually would.

The methods will work for both hard and soft-boiled eggs but you may find that the egg yolk becomes hard regardless. If you’re after perfect soft-boiled eggs then you may want to just cook them fresh.

How to Reheat Boiled Eggs in the Microwave

Using the microwave to reheat boiled eggs is probably the most convenient option and will take just a few minutes. Make sure you choose a deep microwave-safe bowl that can comfortably hold and submerge the boiled eggs in water.

1. Pop Egg(s) Into Bowl
   Carefully place the eggs into the base of your bowl. Remember, this bowl must be microwave-safe.
2. Pour Water Into The Bowl 
   Fill the bowl with room temperature water until the boiled egg(s) is fully submerged. Ensure the water level isn’t too high to prevent overflowing when bubbling.

3. Set Microwave
   Adjust your microwave to 50% power to gently reheat the egg without causing it to burst.
4. Reheat
   Microwave the bowl for 1 minute. It’s essential not to exceed this time to avoid the risk of the egg exploding.

How to Reheat Boiled Eggs in a Steamer

A steamer can be a very convenient way to reheat them if you are short on kitchenware or are already using the steamer and don’t want to have to wash up another bowl. It’s also a great way to reheat lots of boiled eggs at once:

1. Set Up The Steamer
   Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2.5cm of water. 
2. Heat The Water
   Set the steamer to high heat until the water starts to boil. Then, reduce the heat slightly to medium heat. 

3. Put In The Eggs
   Uncover the top section of the steamer and place the boiled eggs in the centre of the steamer basket. Be careful of the hot water steam as you open the basket. 

4. Cover
   Once you have placed the eggs, cover the steamer once more, ensuring that the lid is secure enough to keep the heat inside. 
5. Reheat
   Set a timer for 3 minutes and leave the eggs to warm up. 
6. Remove From The Steamer
   Once the eggs are hot, turn off the heat and remove the eggs from the steamer altogether. Leaving them in the steamer may overcook them. 

7. Peel And Enjoy
   All that’s left to do is peel or crack your reheated boiled eggs and eat up! 

Tips for Reheating Boiled Eggs

If you want to have success every time you reheat boiled eggs, stick to my top tips. I’ve reheated enough boiled eggs in my time!

• Piercing: Lightly pierce the egg’s bottom to release any built-up steam and prevent explosions. If you get the timing wrong in the microwave, it can make a real mess!
• Rotate: If using a microwave, rotate the egg halfway for even reheating. Microwaves are notorious for reheating foods unevenly.
• Damp Cloth: Wrap the egg in a damp paper towel before microwaving to prevent drying out.
• Avoid Overcrowding: Reheat only 1 or 2 eggs at a time in the microwave for best results.
• Reheating Limit: Avoid reheating an egg more than once. If you don’t eat the egg after reheating it then you’ll need to throw it out.
• Water Level: Ensure water doesn’t touch the eggs directly in a steamer. You want to reheat the egg with steam and not with boiling or simmering water.