Can You Freeze Eggs? | Easy Way to Freeze 1 or More Eggs

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Can you freeze eggs? Yes! Follow this super simple method to save money and have eggs on hand year-round for breakfasts and your favorite sweet or savory recipes.

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Did you know that hens don’t naturally lay lots of eggs year-round? It’s true!

Hens lay eggs according to the amount of seasonal daylight. In the winter season, we get far fewer eggs than we do in the spring and summer seasons, when there is ample daylight for the hens to lay lots of eggs.

(Side note: You might be wondering why you see eggs in the supermarket all year long, then, and that’s because commercial farmers use overhead lights to simulate sunlight.)

So, with the high cost of eggs these days, we still want to be sure that we have fresh eggs to eat for breakfast (or for baking our favorite healthier cakes, cupcakes, and cookies) year-round.

My solution? Well, I have two. There is an egg preservation method called waterglassing that you might have already read about on my blog. It’s a great method for preserving eggs, and I’ve been doing it since we moved to the homestead.

YOU CAN FREEZE EGGS

My next solution is to simply freeze eggs!

It’s super easy, and I think it’s the best way to have plenty of fresh eggs ready for whenever you need them! Freezing eggs is ideal for when you’ve got extra eggs that you obviously don’t want to waste, whether you’re going on a trip, or you’ve got too many eggs for your current meal plan, or you just don’t go through a dozen eggs very quickly.

Whatever the situation, it’s easy to learn how to freeze eggs!

A dozen fresh eggs ready to be cracked into muffins tins and frozen for future use.

HOW TO FREEZE EGGS

If you’re going to learn how to freeze whole eggs, you’ll need just a few supplies.

Fresh Eggs. Make sure they’re clean!
Muffin Tin. Each cup is the perfect size to freeze one egg.
Fork. For whisking the egg white and yolk together.
Salt. If you know you’re going to use your eggs for sweet recipes, you can use an equal amount of sugar instead of salt.
Plastic Wrap. For use during freezing.
Freezer Safe Container or Freezer Bag. For storing the frozen eggs.

Psst! If you’re going to add salt, I highly recommend Ava Jane’s Kitchen. You may think all salt is created equal, but unfortunately, 90% of the salt produced around the world contains microplastics (gross, right?). Ava Jane’s Kitchen is an exception. Their salt is 100% microplastic-free, and it’s SO GOOD! Plus, you can get a free 8oz. bag of sea salt (just pay shipping and handling!)

Six muffins tins filled with raw eggs and whisked - ready to be frozen.

HOW TO FREEZE WHOLE EGGS STEP BY STEP

You can freeze eggs in whatever quantity you have, whether it’s one extra or several dozen! This method works either way.

Step 1: Make sure your muffin pan is clean and dry. I lined my muffin tin with silicone baking cups, but you don’t have to. Break an egg into each muffin cup. Continue until each muffin cup is filled with one egg.

Six raw eggs in a muffin tin ready to be lightly whisked with a fork, before being frozen.

Step 2: Add ⅛ teaspoon of salt to each egg in the muffin tin. If you know that you are going to use your eggs for sweet recipes, you can add ⅛ teaspoon of sugar instead of salt (make sure to mark it on your freezer container so you know if you’ve used salt or sugar).

Before whisking your eggs with a fork in the muffins tins, add 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Step 3: Using your fork, gently whisk each egg just until it is beaten. Don’t over-whisk the egg.

Lightly beaten eggs in a muffin tin ready to be frozen for long term storage.

Step 4: Using freezer-safe plastic wrap, cover the whole muffin tin and place in the freezer, preferably overnight.

Step 5: Once your eggs are completely frozen, remove each individual egg from the muffin pan and put them into a freezer-safe container or zip-top freezer bags. It’s fine to put them together in one bag once they’re completely frozen. Push the air out of the container or freezer bag, and seal.

Frozen eggs in a freezer bag ready to be frozen for up to six months.

Step 6: Using a marker, label your eggs and date them so you know when you put them in the freezer. Frozen eggs should keep in the freezer for up to 4-6 months.

A freezer bag filled with frozen eggs and labeled with a name and a date.

And that’s all there is to it!

HOW TO THAW FROZEN EGGS

You will want to pull the frozen eggs out to thaw the night before you want to use them, and thaw them overnight in a bowl in the refrigerator.

What if you forget to thaw the eggs overnight and you need to use them for a recipe?

No problem. Just pull the eggs that you need from the freezer, seal them in a sealed zipper bag, and run them under cold water until thawed. (Don’t use hot water, or you may accidentally start to cook them!)

Note: Be sure that you don’t refreeze eggs that were previously frozen, and use your thawed eggs within 24 hours.

HOW TO USE FROZEN EGGS

Once you learn how to freeze eggs, you’ll have them on hand for all of your baking needs. You can use them in most ways you would regularly use eggs:

Egg dishes, like Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole or Tex-Mex Migas
Baked goods, like Caramelized Banana Bread or Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
Desserts, like Triple Fudgy Brownies or Healthy Pumpkin Cake
Even a plate of Scrambled Eggs!

There are a few instances where frozen eggs don’t work, however. Stick with fresh eggs for these:

Hard-Boiled Eggs
Homemade Mayonnaise
Anything requiring whipped egg whites, like meringue
Anything requiring whole, intact yolks – skipping the whisking before freezing will give you a frozen egg yolk with a rubbery texture.

CAN YOU FREEZE EGGS FAQS

What is the proper way to freeze fresh eggs?

The muffin tin method that I have detailed in this blog post is the best way to freeze eggs in my opinion. Try it! Ice cube trays aren’t quite large enough for a whole egg.

Can you freeze eggs in the shell?

Eggs in their shells should not be frozen. Egg shells are porous and can easily crack, ruining the freshness of the egg. If you want to freeze eggs, just follow the super easy method I have detailed in my blog post.

Do you freeze eggs with or without salt?

Use ⅛ teaspoon for each egg that you are freezing. This helps the yolk maintain its texture. If you know that you are going to use your eggs for sweet recipes, you can add ⅛ teaspoon of sugar instead of salt.

Can you freeze egg whites only?

Yes. You can freeze egg whites or egg yolks separately (but make sure to add sugar or salt to the yolks for the best texture), and you can freeze whole eggs lightly beaten.

Can you freeze cooked eggs?

If you cook and then freeze eggs, they develop a weird, almost grainy texture when thawed. It’s not noticeable when they’re combined with other things, like if you want to freeze Breakfast Sandwiches that include eggs, but if you just want a plate of Scrambled Eggs, it’s better to freeze them raw and cook them after thawing.