Using your rice cooker to make hard-boiled eggs is a simple, hands-free method. It’s a great way to prepare a protein-packed breakfast or snack, especially when a stovetop isn’t available. This method is perfect for college students or travelers with just a basic rice cooker on hand!
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Equipment
Rice Cooker – I use a Cuckoo six-cup model, which is perfect for our family of four and can cook enough rice for large gatherings. While this rice cooker has multiple functions, I use the regular rice cooking function to ensure consistent results, even for those with a simple one-button rice cooker.
If you have a single-function rice cooker with just a cook and heat button, this recipe will work too! I’ve tested this method on a one-function Tayama rice cooker, and it works great.
Ingredients
Large eggs -This recipe is tested on large eggs. Small, medium and extra large eggs may have slightly different cooking times.
Instructions
1. Add 1 cup of water to the rice cooker pot (for larger rice cookers, add more water as needed).
2. Place the eggs straight from the fridge in the inner rice cooker pot—up to 7-8 eggs in my 6 cup rice cooker.
3. Close the lid and press the cook button.
4. Set a timer based on your preferred egg doneness.
5. Once done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath or run them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Turn off your rice cooker and unplug to prevent the water from further cooking and evaporating.
How to Easily Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Tap the egg on a hard surface to crack the shell.
- Roll the egg gently on the surface to further loosen the shell.
- Peel off the shell, starting from the cracked areas.
- Rinse the egg under cold water to remove any remaining shell pieces.
Rice cooker Hard Boiled Egg Cooking Time
- 12-13 minutes – Runny yolk
- 14-16 minutes – Soft-cooked yolk
- 19-20 minutes – Fully cooked yolk
*Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the eggs and the type of rice cooker used.
Hard-Boiled Egg Dishes
There are countless ways to enjoy hard-boiled eggs! In our house, we love eating them for breakfast, as a snack, or even on the go. Here are some ways to incorporate hard-boiled eggs into other meals and dishes:
- Deviled Eggs – A classic appetizer with a fun twist on flavorful yolk.
- Egg Salad – Perfect for sandwiches or wraps.
- Avocado Egg Toast – A favorite nutritious breakfast.
- BLT Chicken Salad – A protein-packed twist on a classic.
- Cobb Salad – A hearty, flavor-packed salad with chopped eggs.
- Ramen – A runny egg yolk adds some creaminess to a comforting bowl of noodles.
- Thịt Kho Trứng – A Vietnamese caramelized pork and egg dish.
- Easter Eggs – Hard-boil a batch of eggs for dyeing and decorating with vibrant colors and fun designs!
Frequently asked questions
Hard boiled eggs are packed full of protein (6 grams of protein in one egg ) and minerals. They are great eaten in moderation and the healthy fats in eggs will keep you full for longer.
Boiling eggs in cold water will heat them up slowly. In this rice cooker method, the eggs are started off in cold water.
Per USDA recommendations, boiled eggs will keep for a week in the fridge.
How to Store
Keep peeled or unpeeled hard-boiled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
They will stay fresh for up to 1 week.
How to Reheat
Place the eggs (peeled or unpeeled) in a cup of hot water and cover with a lid.
Let them sit for about 10 minutes to warm up.
⚠️ Warning: Never microwave a hard-boiled egg! The heat creates pressure inside the egg, which can cause it to explode in the microwave—or even in your mouth, which is extremely dangerous. This can happen even if the egg is cut in half prior to microwaving!
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Rice Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of water to the rice cooker pot (For larger rice cookers, add more water as needed).
- Place the eggs straight from the fridge in the inner rice cooker pot.
- Close the lid and press the cook button.
- Set a timer based on your preferred egg doneness.12-13 minutes – Runny yolk14-16 minutes – Soft-cooked yolk19-20 minutes – Fully cooked yolkCooking times may vary depending on the size of the eggs and the type of rice cooker used.
- Once done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath or run them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Turn off your rice cooker and unplug to prevent the water from further cooking and evaporating.
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