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    June 6, 2022

    How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs in Under 10 Seconds

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    Easter is just around the corner, and boiled eggs are the star of the show. Learn How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs in Under 10 Seconds and make your eggs slip happily from their shells by following these tips.

    Whether you want to decorate your Easter eggs, top your salad, fill out a salad bowl, or have some ready-to-go breakfast or snack foods on hand, it’s hard to beat a hard-boiled egg.

    Peeling a hard boiled egg could seem like a difficult task for some, but not after reading these tips!


    Learn the Easiest Way to Peel Eggs

    removing the shell of a hard boiled egg easily
    Peeling hard boiled eggs is no longer a difficult task!

    Perfect hard boiled eggs are a common ingredient in many dishes. Cut them in half for deviled eggs, dice them for egg salad, or eat them plain with a pinch of salt. There’s nothing more fulfilling than pulling the shell off without sticking or divots!


    Step #1: A Hot Start

    First of all, you need to forget the “cold start myth”. This method is very successful with potatoes but not with eggs! Potatoes indeed require a cold start.

    You get a better texture and a more even cook when you give potatoes a cold start, which means you put the chopped potatoes in a pot, cover by an inch with cold water, and then boil.

    Unfortunately this is not the case with hard boiled eggs. For best results, start with boiling water. This will make your eggs slip happily from their shell :).


    Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

    perfectly peeled hard boiled egg
    Your eggs will slip happily from their shell.

    Step #2: Boil for 7 Minutes

    Add some salt to the boiling water, set the microwave timer for 7 minutes or any timer, and let the eggs boil. Remove eggs from the pot when the timer dings.

    This way, they will have have perfectly set whites and slightly runny, slightly jammy yolks — The longer you leave them sit, the jammier they’ll become.


    Step #3: Shock with Cold Water

    For best results, drain the boiling water, then place your eggs in a cold water bath for about 5 minutes. The ice cold water stops the cooking process but cold tap water works for me.

    This results in more tender whites and a perfect yolks. It also allows the eggs to cool quickly, making them easier to peel.


    Step # 4: Peel the Egg from the Top

    My favorite way! Crack the top of the egg, the big end, gently. You will find a gap between the shell and the egg. Start removing the shell. The shell will slip easily leaving you with perfect skin hard boiled eggs in less than 10 seconds.


    Use a Spoon To Peel Your Eggs Faster

    egg cracked from the top
    Crack the top of the egg first.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

    Does vinegar help eggs peel faster?

    The vinegar aids in breaking down the shells, making it easier to peel them.

    What to do if eggs crack while boiling?

    If eggs crack during hard-cooking, they are safe to eat. But if they break on the way home, break them into a clean container and cook within two days.

    Why do my hard boiled eggs have a greenish ring around the yolk?

    A green ring forms around the yolk of a hard-boiled egg when hydrogen in the egg white reacts with sulfur in the yolk. Most often, the reason is overcooking the eggs for an extended period of time. A significant level of iron in the cooking water might also cause the green ring.


    More Peeling Hacks

    Use a mason jar: Place a hard-boiled egg in a mason jar, fill with two inches of water, and cover tightly. Swirl and shake the jar vigorously for a few seconds. VOILA! The shell will break loose in big pieces, and you’re left with a perfectly peeled hard-boiled egg.

    Use a spoon: To peel the egg, you need to find the hollow spot at the large end and peel just a bit, making sure to get under the thin membrane. Apply slight pressure under the shell with the spoon as you slide it under. 

    If you have done this correctly, you will be able to see the spoon through the shell.


    Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

    four white and one red hard boiled egg
    Enjoy your boiled eggs with your favorite recipes.

    Tips and Tricks to Peel hard Boiled Eggs

    • Tip 1: Allow the eggs to cool in the cold or ice bath for about 5-10 minutes before peeling them (but I usually don’t wait that long lol). Gently tap the egg at the big end first, then the small end, and finally all round to peel it.
    • Tip 2: To prevent cracking, your eggs need a little room to groove. Avoid putting them on top of each other. There should be enough room to allow a single layer of eggs in your pan while they cook.
    • Tip 3: Avoid using fresh eggs for hard boiling. This is possibly the one moment in the kitchen when using fresh ingredients isn’t the greatest option. because shells like to stick to fresh-laid eggs.
    • Tip 4: Rolling the cooked egg with the palm of your hand on a chopping board (or another hard surface) creates a lot of fractures in the shell, which helps separate the membrane from the egg white.
    • Tip 5: Adding a teaspoon of vinegar to the water may help keep egg whites from leaking out if an egg cracks while cooking.

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    How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs in Under 10 Seconds

    Lama
    Learn the Secrets to Easily Peel Hard Boiled Eggs and make your eggs slip happily from their shells by following my tips.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 1 minute min
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    0 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, brunch, dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 63 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 eggs
    • 3 cups water
    • a pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Add some salt to the boiling water, set the microwave timer for 7 minutes or any timer, and let the eggs boil. Remove eggs from the pot when the timer dings.
    • For best results, drain the boiling water, then place your eggs in a cold water bath for about 5 minutes. The ice cold water stops the cooking process but cold tap water works for me.
    • Crack the top of the egg, the big end, gently. You will find a gap between the shell and the egg. Start removing the shell. The shell will slip easily leaving you with perfect skin hard boiled eggs in less than 10 seconds.

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    Notes

    • Tip 1: Allow the eggs to cool in the cold or ice bath for about 5-10 minutes before peeling them (but I usually don’t wait that long lol). Gently tap the egg at the big end first, then the small end, and finally all round to peel it.
    • Tip 2: To prevent cracking, your eggs need a little room to groove. Avoid putting them on top of each other. There should be enough room to allow a single layer of eggs in your pan while they cook.
    • Tip 3: Avoid using fresh eggs for hard boiling. This is possibly the one moment in the kitchen when using fresh ingredients isn’t the greatest option. because shells like to stick to fresh-laid eggs.
    • Tip 4: Rolling the cooked egg with the palm of your hand on a chopping board (or another hard surface) creates a lot of fractures in the shell, which helps separate the membrane from the egg white.
    • Tip 5: Adding a teaspoon of vinegar to the water may help keep egg whites from leaking out if an egg cracks while cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Claudia C. says

      June 08, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      I always failed at boiling eggs. I either get too runny eggs or eggs with a dark ring. Will try your method. Your eggs look perfect

      Reply
      • Lama says

        October 03, 2022 at 6:12 pm

        wohoo!! 🥳

        Reply
    2. Emily says

      June 25, 2022 at 9:45 pm

      This is the best way to peel eggs. The hot start and the cold bath at the end really make a difference!! Thanks

      Reply

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