Can you freeze eggs? Yes! Learn how to freeze fresh eggs to preserve them for later use and then how to use them in everyday cooking and baking!

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Ingredients and equipment needed to properly freeze eggs.

Did you know that you can freeze eggs? Years ago, when we had our sweet pet chickens on our farm, we quickly realized that once we’d shared all that our neighbors, friends, and family wanted, we needed to find another way to preserve them. I asked my great aunt, “Can you freeze eggs?” I was beyond delighted to hear her answer that YES! She had been doing it for years!

Even though we no longer have our chickens, this is still a method I use for preserving eggs.

Knowing that you have basics like eggs in the freezer that you can use later certainly is a good thing.

How Do You Freeze Fresh Eggs?

You’ll need just a few items to freeze eggs properly.

Ingredients and Equipment Needed

  • Eggs – You’ll only want to use fresh, clean eggs.
  • Salt – You’ll need 1/8 teaspoon salt for each whole egg. The added salt prevents the egg yolk from becoming more gelatinous and changing texture when frozen. You can also use 1/8 teaspoon of sugar instead of salt if you know you’ll use your eggs in sweet recipes. However, I have found it easier just to use salt since I use salt in my sweet and savory recipes. It makes using frozen eggs in everyday cooking much more versatile. If you are a baker and use a lot of eggs for baking, you may find using sugar more appealing. Just make sure to mark your freezer storage bag.
  • Muffin Pan – You’ll use a clean, dry muffin pan.
  • Fork – a fork is used to whisk together your whole egg and salt.
  • Plastic wrap (or your favorite freezer-safe wrap) – used while freezing your eggs.
  • Freezer-safe container – Use to store your frozen eggs.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Photo of eggs in a muffin pan with salt added to each egg.

Add eggs to muffin pan. Break an egg out of its shell into each indention of the muffin pan. Repeat until the muffin pan is filled.

Add salt. Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt to each egg.

Photo of eggs in a muffin pan.

Whisk. Carefully whisk each egg with a fork until it is just beaten.

Cover and freeze. Cover the muffin tin with freezer-safe plastic wrap and place it into the freezer until each egg is frozen well. I prefer to leave them in the freezer overnight to make sure they are completely frozen.

Photograph of frozen eggs in a freezer safe bag to demonstrate how to freeze fresh eggs. / addapinch.com

Long-term freeze. Remove the individual eggs from the muffin pan and place them into a dated freezer-safe container, such as a zip-top freezer bag. Remove as much of the air from the freezer bag as possible, seal the bag, and return it to the freezer.

How Long Do Eggs Keep in the Freezer?

Properly prepared, frozen eggs will keep for up to one year in the freezer.

How to Thaw and Use Frozen Eggs

To thaw frozen eggs. To use eggs that have been frozen, remove the number of eggs needed and allow them to thaw in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight.

To quickly thaw frozen eggs. You can also thaw them by running cold water outside a sealed ziptop bag of frozen eggs.

If you need to use the eggs separately, remember to separate each egg into individual bowls. If you are using multiple eggs, then thawing together is fine.

Do not refreeze eggs that have previously been frozen.

Can You Freeze Egg Yolks and Egg Whites Separately?

Yes! Simply separate your egg whites into one muffin pan and your egg yolks into another. Add the salt to the egg yolks, whisk, and follow the rest of the recipe instructions.

Can You Freeze All of Your Eggs Together in One Container?

Yes! While I prefer to freeze my eggs individually so that I can use them as needed, if you normally use a certain number of eggs in your recipes, you can freeze a larger batch in a different type of container.

Break your eggs into an airtight, freezer-safe container. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt for each egg yolk you have included in the container. Whisk to combine. Seal the container and store it in the freezer for up to a year.

Favorite Recipes Using Previously Frozen Eggs

We use our frozen and then thawed eggs in most of our favorite recipes using eggs from scrambled eggs, quiche, and breakfast casseroles, to baking our favorite cakes, cookies, and pies. I make sure that the dish is well-cooked that contains an egg that has previously been frozen.

Here’s how I freeze eggs. It’s a good thing to know.

How to Freeze Eggs

5 from 7 votes
How to Freeze Eggs – Learn how to freeze fresh eggs to preserve them for later use and then how to use them in everyday cooking and baking!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12

Equipment

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Break an egg out of its shell into each indention of the muffin pan. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt to each whole egg. Whisk each egg carefully with a fork to break up the yolk until just beaten.
    Photo of eggs in a muffin pan with salt added to each egg.
  • Place the muffin pan in the freezer to completely freeze the eggs.
  • Remove muffin pan and transfer each frozen egg from the muffin pan and place it into a zip top freezer bag that has been labeled with the date. Roll the zip top bag to remove as much air from the bag as possible and close. Return the bag and the eggs to the freezer for up to one year.
    Photograph of frozen eggs in a freezer safe bag to demonstrate how to freeze fresh eggs. / addapinch.com
  • To use a frozen egg, remove the number of individual frozen eggs you need from the zip-top bag and place it in a bowl (or bowls) in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Then use immediately.

Notes

Only use thawed, previously frozen eggs in recipes where the egg is fully cooked: scrambled eggs, quiche, casseroles, desserts, etc.

How to Thaw and Use Frozen Eggs

To thaw frozen eggs. To use eggs that have been frozen, remove the number of eggs needed and allow them to thaw in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight.

To quickly thaw frozen eggs. You can also thaw them by running cold water outside a sealed ziptop bag of frozen eggs.

If you need to use the eggs separately, remember to separate each egg into individual bowls. If you are using multiple eggs, then thawing together is fine.

Do not refreeze eggs that have previously been frozen.

Can You Freeze Egg Yolks and Egg Whites Separately?

Yes! Simply separate your egg whites into one muffin pan and your egg yolks into another. Add the salt to the egg yolks, whisk, and follow the rest of the recipe instructions.

Can You Freeze All of Your Eggs Together in One Container?

Yes! While I prefer to freeze my eggs individually so that I can use them as needed, if you normally use a certain number of eggs in your recipes, you can freeze a larger batch in a different type of container.

Break your eggs into an airtight, freezer-safe container. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt for each egg yolk you have included in the container. Whisk to combine. Seal the container and store it in the freezer for up to a year.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.03g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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  1. I had heard that you could freeze eggs. but, I like how you did it with the muffin tin. keeping the individual eggs separate til frozen. easier to keep track of how many you have and how many you need at any given time. any thing to make life easier. Thanks,So much

    1. I was JUST asking about eggs and ta da….I get this wonderful email! A true answer to a prayer

  2. Thanks. Great for those of us who don’t have chickens, but who can buy eggs when they go on sale around Easter time, like they usually do.

  3. Thx! I live alone and had half dozen eggs left before I went away for xmas so I boiled and froze them (definitely do not recommend that!). Will try this next time 🙂

  4. Do frozen eggs change when they are defrosted? Does it change the recipe? Can you freeze the eggs and then use them later to make scrambled eggs or an omlet?

    1. Have tried many of your recipes Awsome now I know what to do with those extra eggs thank you

  5. Thank you for this, Robyn! I have always wondered about this.now I know what I’ll be doing with a few of the dozens of eggs I have so they don’t get wasted.