How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs
Learn how to make a hard boiled egg that peels easily on the stovetop, in an air fryer, or in the microwave!
Equipment
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 air fryer
- 1 Glass Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Stovetop Option:
- Place the eggs in a medium pot, and submerge them in cold water by 1 inch.1 large egg
- Bring to a boil. Then, cover the pot, and turn off the heat.
- Cook, covered for 9-12 minutes, depending on the desired doneness.
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water, and cool completely.
- Peel, and enjoy!
Air Fryer Option:
- Preheat the air fryer to 250F (121 C).
- Arrange the eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, depending on the desired doneness. (Time may vary slightly, depending on the air fryer.)
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water, and cool completely.
- Peel, and enjoy!
Microwave Option:
- Pierce the wide end of an egg with a small tool like a sewing needle or tack. Pierce the yolk.
- Place the egg in a glass measuring cup, and submerge it with an inch of water.
- Microwave at 50% power for 4 minutes.
- Rest the egg in the hot water for 2 minutes.
- Microwave again at 50% power for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer the egg to a bowl of ice water, and cool completely.
- Peel, and enjoy!
Notes
Store unpeeled or peeled hard boiled eggs in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure to transfer peeled eggs to an airtight container. You can also freeze egg yolks for up to 3 months!
Tips:
- Use older eggs. Trust us! Fresh eggs are best when cooking them sunny side up or using them in a baked recipe. However, when it comes to hard boiling, they turn out best when they’re a day or two old.
- Store upside down. Flip your eggs over the carton, and let them sit before billing. This allows the yolk to sink to the center and prevents the whites from peeling or from getting a green-tinted ring.
- Cool completely! It’s crucial to transfer your eggs to an ice bath immediately after cooking. Otherwise, they’ll continue to cook and will turn out overdone.
- Use filtered water. This can help prevent the green ring around the edge, especially if you have hard water in your kitchen.
- Use enough water. If boiling up to six eggs, make sure to submerge them by at least an inch. However, if you’re cooking somewhere between seven and twelve eggs, submerge them by two inches.
- Add vinegar. Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water to prevent the egg whites from spilling out if an egg happens to crack. Some people also find salt can help with this!
- serving size = 1 egg
- Carbohydrates = 0.4 grams
- Fat = 4.8 grams
- Protein = 6.3 grams