Egg Cooker Review｜Why I’m Still Using It After 4 Years

Sometimes boiling a pot of water just to cook a few eggs feels like more work than it should.

That is when I use my egg cooker. I bought it in September 2022, so I have been using it for four years now.

Some weeks I use it every day, while other weeks I do not use it at all. I do not use it on a fixed schedule, but whenever I need to boil eggs, this is usually what I reach for.

Here is how I have used this egg cooker over the past four years, including how I use it, how I clean it, and what I wish were better.

Why I Use an Egg Cooker Instead of a Pot

The main reason I keep using an egg cooker is that it makes boiling eggs simple.

Instead of boiling a pot of water, I measure the amount of water I need with the included measuring cup and place the eggs on the tray.

I especially like that I do not have to calculate the cooking time every time I want soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs.

I only use this appliance for boiling eggs. Since I have not used its other functions, this review focuses on my own experience making boiled eggs.

How I Adjust Soft-, Medium-, and Hard-Boiled Eggs

My egg cooker comes with a measuring cup that shows how much water to use based on the number of eggs and how cooked I want them.

The measuring cup has three settings:

• Hard: Hard-boiled
• Medium: the setting I use when I want jammy eggs similar to Korean-style seasoned eggs
• Soft: Soft-boiled

For example, if I want to hard-boil five eggs, I fill the water to the 5–7 egg mark under the Hard setting.

I use the Medium setting when I want a jammy center, and the Soft setting when I want softer-boiled eggs.

Using the markings on the measuring cup means I do not have to calculate the cooking time each time.

This is based on the model I use. Other egg cookers may use different water amounts or markings, so it is best to check the instructions for your specific model.

It Holds Up to 14 Eggs, but I Have Only Used 7 at a Time

The BELLA egg cooker I bought has two tiers, and the product description says it can cook up to 14 eggs.

In four years of using it, the most I have cooked at one time is seven eggs. I have never used the upper tray.

So I cannot say from personal experience whether all 14 eggs cook equally well at the same time.

In practice, our family usually cooks seven eggs or fewer at a time.

If you are shopping for an egg cooker, it may be more useful to think about how many eggs you normally cook at once rather than focusing only on the maximum capacity.

Five Boiled Eggs for Lunches, Breakfast Sandwiches, and More

I use eggs from the egg cooker for packed lunches and simple meals.

Recently, I cooked five eggs at once.

I packed one egg in my lunch and one in my husband’s lunch, and I used two more for egg sandwiches the next morning.

I saved the last boiled egg to use in tartar sauce that evening.

Sometimes we eat boiled eggs as they are, but I also use them in other dishes.

Previously, when I made Avocado Egg Toast, I used the egg cooker too.

If you are looking for the tartar sauce recipe I made before, see Tilapia and Garlic Noodles Family Meal.

Boiling eggs ahead of time makes it easy to use them across several meals, from lunches to sandwiches.

Cleaning the Egg Cooker Is Easier Than I Expected

One thing I have liked about this egg cooker is that it is not difficult to clean.

If I clean it soon after using it, it comes clean quickly.

If I wait too long to clean it, the stainless-steel heating plate sometimes develops marks that look like mineral buildup or burnt-on residue.

When that happens, I sprinkle on a small amount of citric acid, leave it for about five minutes, and then rinse it off.

On my egg cooker, this has removed the marks easily and left the heating plate clean again.

I have not confirmed that this cleaning method is appropriate for every egg cooker. Before cleaning, unplug the appliance, let it cool completely, and check the instructions for your specific model.

One Thing I Wish Were Better After 4 Years

It has been convenient to use, but there is one thing I wish were different.

My egg cooker beeps when cooking is finished, but after the alarm sounds, I still have to turn off the switch or unplug it myself.

The cooking process is simple, but I still have to remember to turn the power off at the end.

If I ever buy another egg cooker, one of the first things I would check is whether it has an automatic shutoff feature.

This is only based on how I operate the model I own. I have not verified whether it has internal overheat protection or other safety features.

After 4 Years, Would I Buy an Egg Cooker Again?

I bought this egg cooker on sale in September 2022 for $11.52.

I bought it at a discounted price, but after using it for four years, I would still consider buying an egg cooker even at a regular price.

The one I have is still working well after four years without any minor breakdowns, so I have no reason to replace it now. But if it eventually stops working, I plan to buy another egg cooker.

Recently, I checked the Amazon listing for the BELLA egg cooker I originally bought. The product title for another color currently being sold includes the Auto Shutoff feature I would want to look for next time.

However, I have not personally used the version currently being sold, so I cannot confirm exactly how its automatic shutoff feature works.

If you are considering an egg cooker, check how many eggs you normally cook at once, how the doneness settings work, and how the appliance powers off after cooking. If you usually cook seven eggs or fewer like I do, a very large maximum capacity may not be necessary.

If you want to see another color of the model I originally bought, you can check it through the Amazon link below.

👉 View the BELLA Egg Cooker on Amazon

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