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How to Boil Eggs in an Electric Kettle: Simple Camping Hack

How to Boil Eggs in an Electric Kettle: Simple Camping Hack

Ever wondered if you can boil eggs right in your electric kettle? As a seasoned home cook with years of practical kitchen tests, the answer is yes—it's a reliable method, especially for camping.

Fill the kettle with water, add your eggs, and boil. Once it switches off, let them steep: about 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs, or 5 minutes for hard-boiled. Quick, efficient, and foolproof on the go.

Read also: ‘5 fables about eggs‘

Potential Drawbacks?

Check the video below to see any downsides of boiling eggs in a kettle—tested for real-world use.