Looking for how long to boil eggs? After some trial and error, Alex and I come up with a perfect hard boiled eggs method that works every time. They not only taste great, but they’re also a versatile source of protein. Use them in salads and sandwiches, for a quick snack, or in deviled eggs as a fancy appetizer. Keep reading for the master recipe and a video! Want another method? Go to Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs or Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs.Want soft boiled eggs instead? Go to Soft Boiled Eggs.
How long to boil eggs? The short answer
How long to boil eggs? It’s not a simple answer, because they don’t actually boil! As soon as the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat! The eggs sit for about 15 minutes to let them cook fully through. The exact timing depends on the size of the eggs. See the reference chart below — and see above for a short instructional video!
Reference chart
Then, place them in ice water!
After the eggs have finished cooking in the hot water, drain the pot and immediately add the eggs to a bowl of ice water. This will prevent the eggs from cooking further (which often results in a dry, crumbly yolk).
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How to peel eggs
After the hard-boiled eggs sit in the ice water, peel the ones you want to eat immediately. You can store leftover unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Here are a few tips on how to peel eggs:
Older eggs peel easier than fresh eggs. A dozen that’s been in the refrigerator for about 1 week are the best to use for hard boiling.Use the right boiling method, or even better, an Instant Pot. An Instant Pot makes eggs that are easiest to peel. Use our Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs method, or use the boiling method below.Gently tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes. Lightly tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes. The bottom end of the egg has an air bubble, which makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start to peel off the shell. Continue peeling the shell until all the pieces are removed.
How to store hard boiled eggs
Store hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in a sealed container. It’s best to keep the eggs still in their shell, which keeps them the freshest. So resist peeling the eggs until you’re ready to eat them! Keep the unpeeled eggs in a dry, sealed container in the refrigerator.
Egg nutrition
Though they might not have that reputation, eggs are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. What’s the break down? One egg has:
75 calories7 grams of proteinLots of nutrients
Recent research has found that instead of avoiding eggs for cholesterol reasons, they can increase the good cholesterol the body needs. Eggs are an affordable and easy-to-eat source of high quality protein. They’re also especially helpful for vegetarian diets as a natural source of B12.
This recipe is…
This hard boiled egg recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.
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