Hello how may I help you? How do I boil an egg? You boil an egg for 20 minutes on medium heat with the top on. Make sure you use safety precautions though. Top of what? Top of the lid on the pot. Can I just do it in the microwave? That would probably not be the safest method. Why not? The egg could explode in the microwave. That sounds kinda cool It also may not get cooked all the way through. Then you could contract a foodborne illness, like salmonella, which is not cool. Don't you get salmonella from chicken? Yes, I believe so. Do you need information on anything else? So I put the egg on the stove? Yes, in a boiling pot of water. Make sure the heat is not on too high. Do I just drop it in there? If needed, wear a long sleeve shirt and some safety goggles. How do I boil water without the heat on high? Use a pair of tongs so you do not crack the egg. Good idea My pleasure.