Name: Sous Video Soft Boiled Eggs
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 48 min
Ingredients: Eggs

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These sous vide soft boiled eggs are just egg perfection - perfectly set egg whites with a nice creamy, yolky, yolk. Easy to make, these eggs are restaurant egg quality!

Using the sous vide cooker to make soft boiled eggs is totally next level cooking. It's not hard, but you will get the most amazing, perfectly cooked eggs.

a halved soft boiled egg with runny yolk on toast

We just LOVE to make these soft boiled eggs so we can make ramen eggs, or just eat them over top of this sweet potato hash, spam and eggs or this Korean rice bowl!

There are a ton of different recipes out there for soft boiled sous vide eggs - I have found that this method results in the best eggs. There are a couple more steps involved than some other recipes, but they are awesome - like these sous vide poached eggs!

Using farm fresh eggs are going to give you the best results. They just taste better.

Making eggs sous vide is hands down my favorite way to cook eggs. We have just fallen head over heels in love with these creamy, French style sous vide scrambled eggs too!

Check out the sous vide soft boiled egg story!

If you don't have a lot of experience cooking sous vide yet, you may want to pop over and read what sous vide cooking is and some tips.

What is Sous Vide?

Sous vide is basically a method of cooking using what is called an immersion circulator. This immersion circulator circulates water in a temperature controlled water bath at a certain temperature to perfectly cook your food every time.

Because the temperature doesn't change, and it keeps your meat (or dessert, veggies, etc.) at the same temperature, your risk of overcooking becomes very minimal.

To learn even more about sous vide cooking, head over and read "what is sous vide cooking."

Why These Sous Vide Eggs are Perfect

They are ultra easy to make, with just a few steps involved;
The egg whites are perfectly set, and the yolks have that creamy, liquidy center;
They can be used on so many different dishes;
They can be made ahead and stored until ready to use - perfect that brunch party you're throwing!

soft boiled egg cut in half with yolk running out

Step By Step Instructions

Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 ½ minutes.

Remove from heat, drain and place in an ice bath for 15 minutes.

Heat the sous vide water bath to 145F degrees. Gently place the eggs in the water bath and cook for 45 minutes.

Remove from the water bath and place in an ice bath for at least 20 minutes.

You can reheat the eggs in a 145F degree water bath for about 5 minutes before peeling and serving.

Peel gently and serve.

Expert Tips

You can reheat the eggs in a 145F degree water bath for about 5 minutes before peeling and serving.
Use farm fresh eggs for the best "restaurant quality" results.
Don't skip the ice bath - it keeps your egg yolks from continuing to cook, and also helps make them easier to peel.

Make Ahead Tips

These eggs can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 145F degree water bath for 5-10 minutes to warm through.

How to Serve Soft Boiled Eggs

These eggs are so versatile! They can be served for breakfast just plain with a little salt and pepper or some sriracha (one of my favorites!).

Try them with some of these recipes:

On top of avocado toast
With this breakfast fried rice
With this sweet potato hash
To make my favorite ramen eggs
With this kimchi fried rice or Chinese fried rice (or any rice at that)

a soft boiled egg cut in half on a piece of toast

More Sous Vide Recipes

We are just in love with this method of cooking - food comes out so perfect whether it's breakfast, meats, chicken or dessert! You can make chef-quality food with this method.

Sous Vide Filet Mignon with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Sous Vide Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri
Sous Vide Creme Brulee
Sous Vide Scallops
Sous Vide Flank Steak
Sous Vide Tri Tip
Sous Vide Egg Bites

Tools Used

Anova Precision Sous Vide Cooker
12 quart container for water bath

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Sous Video Soft Boiled Eggs

These sous vide soft boiled eggs are just egg perfection - perfectly set egg whites with a nice creamy, yolky, yolk.

4.22 from 14 votes

Print Rate

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Cook Time: 48

Total Time: 48

Servings: many

Calories: 347kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

▢ Eggs

Instructions

Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water.
Bring to a boil and boil for 2 ½ minutes.
Remove from heat, drain and place in an ice bath for 15 minutes.
Heat the sous vide water bath to 145F degrees.
Gently place the eggs in the water bath and cook for 45 minutes.
Remove from the water bath and place in an ice bath for at least 20 minutes.
You can reheat the eggs in a 145F degree water bath for about 5 minutes before peeling and serving.
Peel gently and serve.

Expert Tips:

You can reheat the eggs in a 145F degree water bath for about 5 minutes before peeling and serving.
Use farm fresh eggs for the best "restaurant quality" results.
Don't skip the ice bath - it keeps your egg yolks from continuing to cook, and also helps make them easier to peel.
These eggs can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 145F degree water bath for 5-10 minutes to warm through.

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Sous Vide Soft Boiled Eggs