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Perfect Sous Vide Eggs

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 08/04/19 Updated: 04/22/22
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These sous vide eggs are just perfect: the whites are set, the yolk is beautifully rich and runny, and they’re so quick to make! Soft like poached with even more tender egg whites, this method takes eggs to the next level. Made easy with a precision cooker like an Anova.

Sous vide eggs in small white bowls with crusty bread on top

This recipe started so simply: Toss a few eggs into my sous vide water bath, turn on my circulator, and go. Boom, perfection! Right?

Eh, OK, not quite.

It took me so, so many attempts at the perfect sous vide eggs to really nail it. Either the whites were way too gooey and not yet set or the yolk turned into a little ball within still loosey goosey whites. Uh, not the point, Sous Vide Eggs.

Then finally, we nailed it: the right temperature and the right time produced the most perfect sous vide eggs ever. Set whites, runny, warm yolks that you can easily crack into a cup. No peeling required! I’m in love.

Why These Eggs Are Perfect

  • The egg whites are totally set, but the yolks are perfectly creamy, rich, and runny.
  • It only takes 15 minutes to cook these eggs with the help of a sous vide precision cooker.
  • They’re easier and richer than poached or soft boiled eggs.
  • You can crack them right into a bowl or onto a piece of toast – no peeling required.

How to Make Them

Making the perfect sous vide eggs is a lot more complicated than you would think. There are three primary variables at play here:

  • Temperature
  • Cooking duration
  • Finishing of the egg

What Temperature Should You Set Your Sous Vide to?

Many methods for sous vide eggs call for a 63º C/145º F water bath. I tested this temperature at a longer duration (about 45 minutes) but found the whites completely gooey and not set. I love a lightly set yolk as much as the next person, but loose whites on my toast are just not my thing.

I wanted the whites basically entirely set, so I cranked the temperature up to 165º F (73.89º C). Cooking the egg at this temperature for a long time (45 minutes) produced a very, very set yolk and less set white.

Then I gave it another go at a shorter cooking time, 15 minutes.

Finally, this higher cooking temperature (165º F) at a shorter cooking time of 15 minutes produced totally set whites (without being too firm) and gorgeously runny, rich yolks. So creamy and dreamy! Just perfect.

Sous vide eggs in a small white bowl with creamy runny yolks

What About Cook Time?

Precision is key here, as evidenced by my weird “yolk ball in a little pocket of egg whites” experiment cooking the egg at 165º F for 45 minutes.

Plunk your eggs (CAREFULLY!) in the water bath and set your time right away for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, immediately remove the eggs and transfer to an ice bath.

And Then What?

I finished slow cooking my sous vide eggs by immediately dunking them into an ice bath and letting them stay there for a few minutes. This stops the cooking process right away and makes them a little easier to crack into or onto a bowl, piece of toast, etc. It’s not absolutely necessary, but I do recommend it.

Eggs in a sous vide water bath with Anova cooker

Instructions

Set your precision cooker to 165º F (74º C). Leave your eggs in the fridge. Let the water come to temperature then take your eggs out of the fridge. Carefully lower the eggs into the water bath; a handheld strainer or slotted spoon is great for that.

Cook for 15 minutes. Not 10, not 20. 15! Set a timer.

After 15 minutes, immediately remove the eggs from the water bath and transfer to an ice bath for a few minutes. About 3 if you want warm eggs; longer if you’d like chilled.

Tap the middle of the egg on the side of a bowl or surface then crack the egg into a bowl or onto a plate or piece of toast. Sprinkle with lots of salt and pepper and devour!

Sous vide eggs in an ice bath

The Best Sous Vide Cooker

I personally use the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker and love it. It’s affordable, compact, and heats and cools the water surprisingly quickly (Of course, it’s not really cooling the water, but it lets the water temperature fall a lot more quickly than I suspected it would.).

I’ve used just about every sous vide gadget out there over the years, from a temperature stabilizer I plugged my manual slow cooker into (Really!) to a beer cooler with precisely heated water. Ya girl has loved her sous vide cooking since before it was affordable, right?

I highly recommend the Anova as a fantastic entry into the glorious (and shockingly moist and tender) world of sous vide cooking!

How long do these eggs last in the fridge?

After cooking then chilling your eggs, they can last in the fridge up to five days. This makes them awesome for elevated breakfast meal prep or simply to have on hand when you need to put an egg on it.

Two bowls with sous vide eggs topped with pepper and hunks of bread

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Sous vide eggs in small white bowls with crusty bread on top
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Perfect Sous Vide Eggs

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:15 minutes
Total:30 minutes
Quick sous vide eggs that turn out to be perfect: set whites, rich and creamy yolks cooked in 15 minutes.
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6 eggs

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs any type
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or other heat-resistant container filled with warm water
  • Sous vide immersion circulator
  • Tongs
  • large bowl or other container, filled with ice and cold water

Instructions 

  • Preheat large pot of water with sous vide immersion circulator to 165° Fahrenheit (74° Celsius). Pot should be deep enough that water level falls between minimum and maximum indicators on circulator.
  • Carefully place uncooked eggs directly into water bath, being careful not to crack shells. Set timer for 15 minutes and let eggs cook undisturbed.
  • After 15 minutes, immediately and carefully remove eggs from water bath. Place cooked eggs in ice bath and let eggs cool 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Once cool to touch, crack eggs into serving dishes, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Notes

  • Consistency: These eggs WILL be a bit runny, which you may not be accustomed to if you generally stick to poached or hard-boiled eggs.
  • Meal Prep: Sous vide eggs can be left in their shells and refrigerated after cooking up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1egg, Calories: 72kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 186mg, Sodium: 71mg, Potassium: 69mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 270IU, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 1g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Laura Leibowitz says

    Posted on 12/19/21 at 4:57 pm

    It may just be that I’m not used to the aesthetic, but the whites were a bit too runny for me. Also recommend that you have a teaspoon ready to scrape out the bits that still adhere to the sides of the shell once you crack them. I’ll keep experimenting!3 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/27/21 at 11:20 pm

      We appreciate the feedback!5 stars

      Reply
  2. Jessica says

    Posted on 7/10/21 at 1:11 am

    We are in Germany! Just moved here. Tried the recipe and the white was a bit runny so I put them back in for 10 more minutes. My husband is smart with engineering and stuff and says a lot of factors could come into play like altitude, German eggs, temperature differential, the temperature of the fridge, etc. So I don’t blame you at all. Love the recipe! Thanks for experimenting.5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/11/21 at 2:25 pm

      Awesome, so glad you enjoyed this recipe! I’m happy the extra 10 minutes worked out for you & I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nazeem Slamdien says

    Posted on 3/2/21 at 1:45 am

    Hi ma’am
    Nazeem here from Cape Town, South Africa. My wife bought me this sous vide contraption for my last birthday….nudge-nudge-wink-wink….I’m the cook in the house.
    So, needless to say, I’m trying all kinds of recipe’s, and I came across yours for eggs in the sv….I tried it exactly to your instructions ma’am….white was still very much runny. (74deg C for 15mins)…..then immediately into an ice-bath.
    Any suggestions please. Increase the temp? Extend the period?
    I’m new at this sous vide cooking, but would like to get better at it.
    All the best

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:15 am

      The eggs will be a bit runny, but you can always increase the timing a bit!5 stars

      Reply
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