The Best Way to Freeze Eggs; 4 Methods Compared
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Wondering what’s the best way to freeze eggs? If you’ve ever kept chickens, you know they lay plenty in summer, but take a break in winter—while still eating like normal!
Freezing eggs is a smart way to store up during the summer surplus and avoid winter trips to the store. In this post, I’ll show you four different methods for freezing eggs, including my favorite and one I wouldn’t do again. Watch the video to see how each method affects texture and learn the best way to freeze eggs for your needs.
Here is a link to the silicone muffin pan that I used for freezing both beaten and unbeaten eggs.
Silicone Muffin Pan
Can you Freeze Chicken Eggs?
Can you freeze chicken eggs? Absolutely. I’ve listed 4 methods here and shared my best and worst options. (in my opinion) This works for more than chicken eggs too.
Method 1: Freezing Whole Eggs in a Silicone Muffin Pan
Process: Crack one egg per muffin cup and freeze.
Pros/Cons:
- Pros:
*Simple and straightforward.
*You’ll get one egg per cup so it’s easy measurements later. - Cons:
*Texture changes; Whites get runny and yolks are thick.
*Whites and yolks do not easily blend back together. A blender is needed.
Method 2: Freezing Beaten Eggs in a Silicone Muffin Pan
Process: Lightly beat one egg per cup before freezing.
Pros/Cons:
- Pros:
*You’ll get one egg per cup so it’s easy measurements later.
*Egg and yolks are already mixed
*Cooks up well. - Cons:
*The texture is odd. It cooks up fine, but it is thick. A bit of water would help.
This is in my opinion the best way to freeze eggs.
Method 3: Freezing Beaten Eggs in a Freezer Bag
Process: Beat six eggs, pour into a freezer bag, remove air, and freeze flat.
Alternatively pour smaller batch in sandwich bags and bulk freeze these in a larger gallon size bag.
Pros/Cons:
- Pros:
*Space-saving and good for larger recipes. - Cons:
*Requires thawing the entire batch, less flexible for small uses.
*Can be messy. I’ve had some bags leak.
Method 4: Freezing Scrambled Eggs
Process: Lightly beat six eggs (add salt and pepper if desired), cool, place into a freezer bag, remove air, and freeze flat.
Pros/Cons:
- Pros:
*Space-saving and good for larger recipes. - Cons:
* Requires thawing the entire batch, less flexible for small uses.
* Reheated eggs are just overcooked and unappealing.
* Eggs turned out overcooked and unappealing.
Note – Freezing scrambled eggs like this is my least favorite method! Best use would be for breakfast burritos where you add salsa or some sort of egg dish with a sauce to cover the texture of the egg.
Tips for best results
Pick a method, or try all three, You might like something different than I do. You will be glad when the snow is flying and the eggs are scarce.
- Don’t whip your eggs hard enough to incorporate air. Just mix them up well.
- Label bags or containers with the date and quantity.
- Use freezer-safe materials to package and prevent freezer burn.
- Plan ahead for thawing time.
Pickled eggs is another great way to use up excess eggs in the summer months. It is not a long term storage. Keep these in the fridge. But when you are a bit tired of scrambled eggs, egg salad, pickling can give you a nice change of pace.