Why do eggs explode in the microwave?

Why do eggs explode in the microwave?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesWhy do eggs explode in the microwave?

Sometimes microwaved eggs aren't as tasty as they seem.

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Egg in the microwave? WARNING: Explosion!

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Normally microwaving eggs is quick and low-maintenance and it goes off without a hitch. Sometimes however things go wrong and a yolk explodes. Microwaves are no strangers to explosions but that doesn’t mean we have to accept them.

Why do eggs explode in the microwave and is there a way to prevent it? Here’s what the experts say.