Easy Peel Boiled Eggs
on Nov 28, 2022, Updated Aug 21, 2024
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If there’s one thing I hear, is that people love tricks and tips to make basic cooking tasks perfect. This is my Easy Peel Boiled Eggs method that will give you the best results every single time. I have never had an 🥚 eggshell get stuck to my egg UNLESS I didn’t follow these tips properly. I’ve heard that some people swear by adding a little bit of baking soda, vinegar, or salt to their 🫧 boiling water to get the cleanest peel every time. I haven’t tried this hack yet so let me know how it is if you do. Let me know if this trick works for you, or if you have a hard boiled egg secret to share!
Why You’ll Love Easy Peel Boiled Eggs
For me, this 🥚 Easy Peel Boiled Eggs gives me a silky, smooth egg every time. As long as you follow this easy method 100%, you’ll never have to worry about breaking the eggs while peeling. If you love meal prep, this hack will save you a ton of time when peeling your eggs for the week. If you like to serve hard boiled or deviled eggs for ☀️ breakfast, this method guarantees they’ll look fantastic on the plate.
How to Prepare
🥚 Place the raw eggs into a pot of water. Turn the heat on and then let the water come to a rolling boil.
⏲️ As soon as the water is boiling, turn off the heat and then cover the eggs for 10 minutes.
🧊 Remove the lid and then place the eggs into a bowl with cold water and ice. Keep in the water for a minute or so.
💥 Then take all the eggs out of the ice bath, gently crack them on a hard surface, and remove the shells.
Nonna’s Tip 🧊
Don’t let the eggs sit in the ice bath for too long as the shells may stick that way.
Variations and Substitutions for Easy Peel Boiled Eggs
- How soft or hard you like the 🥚 egg will be totally up to you so feel free to experiment. A soft-boiled egg will cook for about 6-7 minutes.
- If you don’t want to prepare an 🧊 ice bath, you can place the eggs under cold running water from the faucet instead.
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Best Served With
- Use these Easy Peel Boiled Eggs to make my Deviled Eggs, Egg Sandwiches, or 🥑 Grated Egg Avocado Toast.
- Use these boiled eggs to add protein to a 🥗 salad, like my Simple Green Salad, Cobb Salad Recipe, or Olivier Salad.
Common Questions
To ensure easy peeling, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface after they’ve been in the ice bath for about a minute. Then peel from the wider end where the air pocket is located, as this can help the shell come off more smoothly.
The ice bath stops the cooking process, preventing the eggs from overcooking and helping to separate the egg white from the shell, making peeling easier. It also cools the eggs quickly, so they’re easier to handle.
Yes, you certainly can. Simply adjust the boiling time based on how runny or hard you like the yolk.
Easy Peel Boiled Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
- eggs
- ice cold water
Instructions
- Place the raw eggs into a pot of water. Turn the heat on and let the water come to a rolling boil. As soon as the water is boiling, turn off the heat and cover the eggs with a lid for 10 minutes.
- How long you leave the lid on will determine how soft/hard the yolk will be. 10 minutes is more than enough for a hard boiled yolk. If you want a softer yolk, just let it rest for about 6-7 minutes or less time.
- Now, remove the lid and place the eggs into a bowl with cold water and ice. If you don’t want to prepare an ice bath, you can place the eggs under cold running water from the faucet in that same pot for about a minute or so.
- Don’t let the eggs sit in the ice bath for too long as the shells may stick that way. The trick is to soak them in the ice bath for about a minute or so or until they are cool enough to handle. They should still be warm to the touch.
- Take all the eggs out of the ice bath and gently crack it onto a hard surface. Using this method the peels come out beautifully and my eggs are silky smooth every single time.
