Eggs for breakfast are a recommended staple, but when you prefer them hard-boiled, there’s not always time on a busy weekday morning.
The Kmart egg cooker is about to change all that. At just $20, this might just be one of our favourite Kmart buys — and with 539 reviews averaging 4.8 stars, it’s easy to see why.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Costs just $20 and rated 4.8 stars from 539 reviews
- Cooks up to 6 eggs — soft, medium or hard boiled — in 8–15 minutes
- No timing or watching required — buzzer sounds when done
- Has a keep-warm mode for up to 20 minutes after cooking
- Includes egg pricker and measuring cup
- Available in-store and online at kmart.com.au — 12-month warranty included
- Steam only — does not poach or fry eggs
How the Kmart egg cooker works
The process is simple enough. Add water to the cooking tray using the included measuring cup — the amount you pour in determines how your eggs turn out, so it’s best to read the instructions.
Place up to six eggs in the holder with the blunt end pointing upward, pop the cover on, and twist the knob to on. When the buzzer sounds, your eggs are done.
Kmart egg cooker reviews: “Set and forget… then done”
The response from reviewers is overwhelmingly enthusiastic. One shopper loved it so much she went back and bought three more for family members.
Another calls it “the best purchase ever.” A third simply says: “Set and forget… then done.”
TikToker @jesswaterhouse says she successfully hard-boils her eggs to perfection using the Kmart egg cooker.
“Wow, that’s nice, that’s perfect,” she said. “How easy is that?”
Keep warm mode
The only gripe some reviewers had was the lack of a keep-warm mode. The good news is that the Kmart egg cooker actually does have one. You just have to read the instructions.
Simply turn the knob to the keep-warm position, and the machine will keep your eggs at the right temperature for up to 20 minutes.
How to stop the eggs from cracking
Pressure can build up in eggs, causing them to crack or burst while cooking. This egg cooker has a clever little needle at the base of the measuring cup to pierce each egg at the dull end before cooking.
How to clean
Use a damp cloth to clean the heating plate. Some diluted vinegar can help remove any calcium buildup. This product is not dishwasher-safe and cannot be submerged in water.
Is the egg cooker actually faster than boiling on the stove?
The Kmart egg cooker is faster than boiling eggs on the stove. It uses steam rather than boiling water, so there’s no waiting for a pot to come to temperature. Soft-boiled eggs are ready in around 8–10 minutes, medium in 10–12, and hard-boiled in roughly 12–15 minutes, depending on egg size.
Where to buy the Kmart egg cooker
Anko Egg Cooker (model EB6013A) is available in Kmart and Target stores Australia-wide. Stock levels can vary in-store, so checking online first is worthwhile.
Kmart egg cooker FAQs
Use the included measuring cup and fill to the line that matches your egg count (1–6) and desired hardness (soft, medium, or hard). The less water you add, the harder the yolk.
Cold eggs straight from the fridge work fine. If you find the results slightly underdone, try adding a small amount of extra water to the tray to compensate for the temperature difference.
The egg pricker is a small needle built into the underside of the measuring cup (it’s easy to miss if you don’t know to look for it). Before placing eggs in the holder, press the dull (wider) end of each egg firmly onto the needle to create a tiny hole. This releases pressure during cooking and prevents the shells from cracking or bursting.
The Kmart egg cooker is a steam-only boiler. It cooks soft, medium, and hard-boiled eggs. It does not poach or fry eggs.
