Why can't an electric kettle cook boiled eggs

Electric kettles are usually unable to cook eggs due to factors such as insufficient heating power, inability to continuously boil water temperature, insufficient heating time, unsuitable container structure, and uneven heating of eggs. The original design intention of the electric kettle is to quickly boil water, and its heating power is generally around 1500 watts. Although it can heat water to boiling, it is difficult to maintain a sustained high temperature state. Ordinary boiled eggs require a water temperature of at least 90 degrees Celsius for at least 5 minutes to fully solidify the egg whites and yolks, while electric kettles will automatically shut down and stop heating once they reach the set temperature. The inner space of the electric kettle is narrow, and the accumulation of eggs can cause uneven heating, and some areas may not reach the sterilization temperature. The temperature control system of an electric kettle frequently starts and stops, which cannot maintain a constant temperature like a professional egg boiler, affecting the denaturation process of proteins.

There are safety hazards when using an electric kettle to boil eggs. When boiling, the eggs may collide with the kettle wall, causing breakage. The outflow of egg liquid can block the steam hole or damage the heating element. The inner lining of electric kettles is mostly made of stainless steel material, which may accelerate the precipitation of metal ions when in contact with eggs for a long time. Some electric kettles have anti dry boiling function, which automatically shuts off when insufficient water is detected, which may also cause unexpected interruptions during the egg boiling process. The heating plate area of an electric kettle is limited, and placing multiple eggs at the same time can result in insufficient heating at the bottom.

It is recommended to use a specialized egg boiler or traditional cookware to cook eggs, which can ensure that the water temperature continues to reach the sterilization temperature and evenly heat the eggs. Before cooking eggs, they can be left at room temperature to avoid breakage caused by temperature differences. Adding a small amount of salt to the water can help solidify the protein. After cooking, immediately rinse with cold water for easy peeling. Pay attention to the freshness of eggs. Eggs floating on the water surface may no longer be fresh. The cooking time for eggs should be adjusted according to personal taste. Soft boiled eggs usually take 6 minutes, while fully cooked eggs take about 10 minutes.