The invention relates to a device for cooking eggs, comprising a heating device (2) which generates radiant or convective heat. According to the invention, in order to achieve even cooking of the eggs (1), the latter (1) are at least partially turned during the cooking process. To achieve this, the eggs (1) are guided in an egg holder (5) over turning ribs (4). The eggs (1) roll over the upper edges of said ribs, thus rotating about their longitudinal axis. At the same time, the eggs (1) are displaced so that they pass beneath the heating device (2). In addition, the eggs (1) are raised whilst rolling over the turning ribs (4) to prevent the eggs from sticking in, or their contents from baking onto the egg holder (5). To influence the cooking result, a secondary cooking phase can occur, in which the heating device is switched off (2) and the eggs (1) are turned again.