Microwave Omelette by Chef José Andrés

A viral 1-minute microwave omelette recipe from Michelin star Chef José Andrés. Just egg, mayo, butter, and Parmesan. Genius hack or guilty pleasure?

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So apparently this is the best thing in the history of mankind according to a Michelin star chef. If you have already seen it floating around, then yup, it is that viral Microwave Omelette by Chef Jose Andres. I spotted it on TikTok and had to bring it here to my Kitchen Journal because, honestly, how could I not? A one-minute omelette with only a handful of ingredients and the Jose Andres stamp of approval? Yeah, I am intrigued.

I have not tested it yet myself, but it is bookmarked for the next lazy morning when I want something warm, fluffy, and ridiculously easy. It feels like one of those recipes that straddles the line between genius hack and guilty pleasure. Just egg, mayo, and butter doing all the heavy lifting, and then you finish it with a snow shower of parmesan. Comfort food minimalism at its finest.

Key Takeaways

  • The Jose Andres microwave omelette uses 1 egg, 1 tbsp full-fat mayo, and 1 tsp salted butter microwaved for 40 seconds
  • This technique produces a fluffy omelette in under 1 minute using only a ramekin and basic ingredients
  • The mayo is the secret weapon that keeps the egg moist and adds richness without noticeable flavor

Here is the recipe, exactly as Chef Andres lays it out:

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp full-fat mayo
  • 1 tsp salted butter
  • Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Directions

  1. Whip the egg together with the mayo until smooth.
  2. Grease a ramekin with the butter, leaving the leftover bit of butter sitting at the bottom.
  3. Pour in the egg mixture.
  4. Microwave for 40 seconds.
  5. Carefully remove, plate, and top with grated parmesan.

That is it. Five ingredients, one ramekin, less than a minute of cooking.

Small round microwave omelette by Chef Jose Andres topped with shredded Parmesan on a matte black plate, editorial magazine cover style

I will drop an update here once I try it myself, but in the meantime, if you give it a whirl, let me know what you think. Is it truly the best thing in the history of mankind, or just a quirky viral snack? Either way, I love that it makes fine dining chefs feel approachable, almost like they are hanging out in the kitchen with us trying weird microwave experiments.

Related: From Craving to Creation: Market-Style Egg Pancake is another egg dish that came from an odd craving moment.

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