There are several ways to freeze chicken eggs to keep them fresh for longer. Check out this quick video where I answer the question “can you freeze eggs?” and show you the best methods for freezing and thawing eggs.
It is actually very easy to freeze eggs. If you have more eggs than you can use within a few weeks, then you can always freeze them to preserve them. I always love finding new ways to use my freezer!
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How Long Are They Good?
Chicken eggs can be frozen up to a year. This makes them an amazing ingredient to keep on hand for emergency situations.
You can freeze whole eggs, or freeze the yolks and whites separately. You can also freeze your eggs using different containers. You can either use ice cube trays or freezer-safe bags/containers. The method you use is completely up to you.
Freezing Whole Eggs
To freeze whole eggs, you simply mix the eggs together and pour the mixture into either a lightly greased ice cube tray, or a freezer-safe container or bag. If you will need to use individual eggs, it would make more sense to make sure each ice cube tray holds only one egg so that you can easily separate them. If you don’t need to pop out one egg at a time, you can easily pour your egg mixture into a labeled freezer-safe bag or container.
I personally prefer freezing whole eggs, but when I am baking, sometimes I have an extra egg white or yolk that I didn’t need to use and freezing is the perfect way to save it for later. Otherwise, I forget about it in the fridge, and they end up going bad and being thrown out.
Freezing Egg Whites
If you want to freeze the whites and yolks separately, you can do so as well. With egg whites, you simply place one egg white into an ice cube tray. Allow the egg whites to freeze separately on their own, and then combine them into a freezer-safe container or bag.
Freezing Egg Yolks
If you are going to freeze just the yolks, you will need to mix in either salt or sugar in order to prevent thickening. If you will be using the yolk in a main dish later on, add a pinch of salt per each yolk.
If you plan to use the yolks for baking or desserts, add approximately 1 ½ teaspoons of sugar per yolk. Freeze individually in ice cube trays, or in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Can You Freeze Hard-Boiled Eggs?
You do not want to freeze hard-boiled eggs, trust me. The yolk becomes powdery when thawed and the worst part is that the egg-whites become rubbery. It is not an egg you’ll want to eat.
The great news is that hard-boiled eggs keep in the refrigerator for quite a while. You can learn how to make perfect, hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel in this post.
How to Thaw Eggs
When you are ready to use them, just allow them to thaw in the refrigerator. It’s really as simple as that. This will allow them to stay cool enough when thawing to not go bad. You never want to thaw eggs at room temperature.
Remember to label your bag or container with how many eggs and if you added any seasonings to them so you know what to use, and when!
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Jenny
How long are these eggs good for in the freezer?
MOMables-Laura
Hi Jenny, the post shares that chicken eggs can be frozen for up to a year.
Gail
Thanks for your information on freezing eggs. I live on my own and end up throwing away lots of them.
MOMables - Laura
Oh no! Glad this was helpful!
Judy A Bella
Those of you saying you waste eggs: I bet you are throwing them out after the carton date! Support a farm market, buy FRESH eggs for a little more. Fresh eggs last way longer than the date required to place on them, they have more flavor and color too.
Don Pelham
A carton of 12 eggs cost $1.65 ( 60¢ each) and darn well worth it.
Donavan
I pay $6/dozen for free range organic & love them.
karin
Hi Laura, love your site!
But I have a question that no site is addressing.
Why is freezing whole eggs in the shell not recommended.
The USDA says if you freeze a shell egg and it does not crack,then it’s ok to keep and use. BUT if it cracks (in the freezer) throw it away.
Why? If it’s frozen enough to burst from the shell, what would be the problem? Assuming one washes the eggs well, prior to freezing, I personally can’t think of any other concern.
Please enlighten me Mom!
MOMables - Laura
Hi Karin, I’m certain it has something to do with traces of salmonella that can be found on eggshells.
Kim A Klahold
If I freeze eggs, how do I get them out of the ice cube trays? Your article doesn’t say to oil the trays in preparation or anything and my eggs are stuck now! I can’t get them out of the trays
MOMables - Laura
Hi Kim, thank you, for bringing this to my attention. I’ve updated and fixed the blog post to include that step. For your eggs, allow them to thaw a few minutes at room temperature before removing from the ice tray. Also, I have better luck when I freeze 2-3 beaten eggs in a zip bag. Once they are defrosted, it’s much easier to add to baking recipes or a scramble.
SM
If you use a silicone baking/ice cube tray they pop right out. You do not need grease, oil or wrap. You can pick them up from thrift stores or on sale after holiday….
Mrs Mack
I freeze mine in silicone cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Once frozen, you can easily peel off the silicone liner.
Merissa Hatch
I’m so saving your blog. I love it! I only use 3ish eggs a month as I can only eat them in baked foods. I always waste them and my store only has 12-18 eggs. Thanks!
MOMables - Laura
Thank you Merissa! I am happy this post was helpful and I look forward to sharing more recipes with you in the future.
Teresa Finnern
I am so glad to have found your site!
MOMables - Laura
Hi, Teresa, I’m happy you’re enjoying the recipes. Hopefully, you’ve already found new family favorite meals.
Allan
can anyone tell me how to freeze eggs still in their shells, ie without any other action??
MOMables - Laura
Unfortunately, freezing eggs in their shells is not recommended.
Holly Gammons
So if I freeze eggs, I can use them to make scrambled eggs. Also if I freeze milk can I put it in other containers?
MOMables - Laura
Yes, you can. However, I recommend (IMO) that you scramble the eggs and freeze them scrambled. I find they have a much better texture. Here is a full post on how to freeze milk.
Sue
Can you freeze the egg and thaw then cook like a fried egg with a soft?
MOMables - Laura
The short answer is Yes, you can freeze eggs. The texture changes some. I like to cook eggs, then freeze. however, if you fry and egg and then freeze it, when you thaw it out the yolk will not be runny.
Mary
I saw something on YouTube where they froze a whole egg, still in the shell. I did that, just for about 12 hours, not an extended period of time. I peeled it while it was still frozen. Then I sliced it & fried the little slices. I had 5 little “fried eggs”! They were adorable! I don’t know if you can freeze eggs this way longer than that, but it didn’t explode!
MOMables - Laura
What a great experiment! Glad it worked for you.
Joan Bernicky
I have thrown so many eggs away now I can freeze them for scrambled eggs.
Thank you
Stephanie Carroll
This is great. We raise chickens, ducks and geese. In the spring and summer we get plenty of eggs, but not in the fall and the winter. It’s good to know we can freeze our extra eggs. Yay! I can get my farm fresh eggs in the winter too! Thanks.
Vern
Just a quick thought, I think it’d be a great idea to premix an omelette mixture prior to freezing them in whatever sized containers suit the size of omelettes you make? However, I would think it’d be best to test a small batch to make sure the onion/veggies mixture freeze and thaw properly without affecting the consistency of the eggs?
Arlene Poma
Thank you!!! I NEED protein in my diet, but eggs? Unless I use them in recipes, I burn out easily when they are used as a main dish. Last week I had about 2 dozen go bad on me (neglect!), so thank you so much for a very helpful post. I love chickens, but to raise them for eggs would be such a huge waste.
Patrick Purdy
can I freeze eggs with raw vegetables mixed in and cooked meat in a bag to boil later to help store eggs and vegetables out of the garden
MOMables-Laura
I do not recommend freezing raw vegetables with eggs since their high water content will cause the eggs to come out runny when you try to cook them later on. Cook the veggies, allow them to cool, and then mix them into the egg batter before freezing.
Geniece
I have wasted eggs so many times. I hate throwing money in the trash. Thanks for that tip. No more egg waste for me!
Carla. Myers
Why can’t you use frozen eggs in baking