It’s deceptively difficult to properly boil an egg. Just pulling the eggs from the water a minute early or late can be the difference between a delicious snack or fodder for your trash can. And things only get more complex when you're poaching, scrambling or making an omelet.
Using an egg cooker, such as the Dash Deluxe Rapid Egg Cooker, lets you cook your eggs to the exact level of doneness you prefer.
Dash egg cookers, like most egg cookers, use a heating element to turn water into steam that then cooks the eggs. Just follow the steps to enjoy your preferred style of egg.
Dash has two egg cookers, one with a six-egg capacity and one with a 12-egg capacity. That said, these capacities are only for hard- and soft-boiling eggs. Using any potentially included accessories to cook poached eggs, for example, lowers the effective capacity.
Dash offers many bundles that include an egg cooker and one of its many appliances. The more common bundles include a miniature griddle or waffle maker to play up the breakfast aspect. Other bundles include a miniature slow cooker.
Most Dash egg cookers — especially those sold individually, rather than in bundles — include the accessories needed to cook more than just boiled eggs. Popular inclusions are poaching cups and omelet pans.
In order to properly boil an egg in an egg cooker, you need to pierce the top end of the egg to prevent the shell from cracking while it cooks. To this end, Dash egg cookers typically include a piercer. In case they don’t, they can also be purchased separately for a few dollars.
Dash’s small-size egg cooker typically costs $20 while its large-size egg cooker typically costs $30. Dash also bundles its egg cookers with other Dash-brand appliances for up to $50.
A. Hard-boiled eggs have a white that’s completely cooked and a yolk that’s either completely cooked or still slightly moist. Soft-boiled eggs have a wider range of acceptable cooking levels for both the white and the yolk, entirely depending on your preference. Many people find properly cooking a soft-boiled egg difficult without an egg cooker.
A. There are three sections of a Dash egg cooker to clean, all with their own cleaning requirements. Before washing any of them, ensure the cooker is unplugged from its power source.
What you need to know: This deluxe version is perfect for large households.
What you’ll love: It can cook up to 12 hard-boiled eggs at once and includes the accessories necessary to cook omelets and poached, scrambled or soft-boiled eggs. It’s also large enough to steam other foods, such as dumplings and vegetables. All the accessories are dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: There’s no easy storage system for all the included accessories, so they may get lost. Some consumers had issues with the heating element breaking down.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
What you need to know: This is great for small households.
What you’ll love: It can cook up to six hard-boiled eggs at once and includes the accessories necessary to cook omelets and poached, scrambled or soft-boiled eggs. It comes in seven colors and can be purchased with a miniature one-pancake griddle. It also includes a recipe book.
What you should consider: Some customers reported the timer being finicky and leading to undercooked eggs, especially if the water level isn’t perfect. They also thought the timer was too loud.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Dash Egg Cooker And Mini Rice Cooker
What you need to know: This package includes everything you need to make a healthy, well-rounded meal.
What you’ll love: The rice cooker can make 2 cups worth of various foods, including oatmeal, soup and pasta, and the egg cooker can make up to six eggs. Both devices take up little kitchen counter space and are easy to store inside your cabinets.
What you should consider: Some purchasers said the rice cooker’s measurements are off — you’ll want to use less water than it suggests. Neither device is large enough for more than two people.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Jordan C. Woika writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
