How to Poach Eggs in Silicone Cups on the Stovetop

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See how to poach eggs in silicone cups the easy way on the stovetop. Once you master the intimidating process of poaching eggs you can dive into all of these amazing egg poacher recipes and any other egg recipes.

Craving perfectly poached eggs without the swirling water mess? Look no further than silicone egg poacher cups. These little wonders take the fuss out of poaching, guaranteeing mess-free, beautifully formed eggs every single time. Make the best-poached eggs with nonstick cooking spray, silicone egg poachers, and hot water.

Ditch the messy traditional poaching method, silicone egg poacher cups are here to save the day. These handy cups ensure perfectly formed poached eggs, every single time.

What You Need to Make Poached Eggs in Silicone Cups

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Gathering Your Supplies: this ‘how to’ requires just a few simple things. Hopefully, you should have a shallow pan or skillet in your kitchen already. Eggs you can grab at the grocery store and silicone cups can be found online. There are actually numerous different types and styles of silicone egg poacher cups, so make sure to check out Silicone Egg Poachers to Make the Best Poached Eggs, and find the ones that suit your personal preference.

• Large, shallow pan
• Avocado oil spray (chemical-free, if possible)
• Silicone egg poacher cups (BPA-free, food-grade silicone)
• Eggs (organic, pastured for extra goodness, optional)

How to Make Poached Eggs in Silicone Cups

First, fill your pan with about an inch of water. Make sure it’s enough to simmer throughout the process without drying out.

Next, place the cups in the pan. They should comfortably sit in the water without floating around. Place the pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring the water to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Lightly spray the insides of your egg poacher cups with avocado oil. Gently place them in the simmering water.

Then crack each egg carefully into each separate cup, aiming to keep the yolk intact.

Once the water simmers gently, cover the pan (a clear lid is ideal for monitoring). As the water simmers, watch the eggs cook. The egg whites will solidify around the edges.

How Long to Poach Eggs in Silicone Cups

The perfect poached eggs come down to timing. Once the water simmers and you cover the pan with the lid you must start a timer. You can use your cell phone, watch, or simple kitchen timer.

A few seconds can make a difference in your poached eggs. Prefer runny yolks? Aim for 7 minutes. Want the egg yolk a bit more set? Extend the cooking time to 8-9 minutes. For fully cooked-through eggs, similar to hard-boiled eggs then 10 minutes max. The size of the eggs may also impact the cooking time slightly. Large eggs may need a few more seconds than smaller eggs. 

At your preferred doneness remove the pan from the heat. You can check the ‘doneness’ by gently tapping the yolks and see how much they jiggle.

Then gently loosen the poached eggs from the cups using a spoon or small spatula. The avocado oil spray helps prevent sticking.

Slide the poached egg out or simply flip the cup over. If you used a lot of spray, drain any excess moisture by placing the eggs on a paper towel for a moment, or drain in a slotted spoon.

Using these poached egg cups is the easiest way to poach eggs without cooking them in a water bath. The silicone molds create a perfectly rounded shape for a clean professional appearance. 

Poached Eggs in Silicone Cups

These eggs are cooked for just over 7 minutes with creamy yolks and tender whites. 

Serve your perfectly poached eggs with a side of air fryer bacon, or on top of avocado toast for a delicious breakfast.

Ways to Serve Poached Eggs

We love enjoying our poached eggs on toast with creamy avocado or guacamole. Feel free to get creative! Try them on a bed of sautéed veggies or leftover air-fried delights. Feeling fancy? Channel your inner chef and whip up Eggs Benedict with healthy hollandaise sauce using your perfectly poached eggs.

How to Clean Silicone Egg Poacher Cups

These little silicone pods are easy and convenient. Wash the silicone cups by hand with hot, soapy water. Let them air dry completely before storing. They stack inside one another for easy storage.

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