🥚 How Long To Boil Eggs? Your Ultimate Guide!
Achieve that dreamy, runny yolk and tender whites ideal for dipping. Our precise timings ensure a delightful breakfast or a gourmet touch to your salads. This guide will help you create the ultimate 5-minute egg or 6-minute egg.
Make Soft-Boiled Eggs:
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Gently lower cold eggs directly from the fridge into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.
- Boil for:
- 5 minutes: Very runny yolk, set whites.
- 6 minutes: Slightly less runny, still soft and creamy yolk.
- Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and ensure easy peeling.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
🍳 The Ideal Medium-Boiled Egg (7-8 Minutes)
Discover the perfect balance with a creamy, jammy yolk that’s firm yet incredibly moist. The medium-boiled egg is incredibly versatile for sandwiches, salads, or a satisfying snack. Master the 7-minute egg or 8-minute egg today.
Steps for Medium-Boiled Eggs:
- Start with cold water covering your eggs in a saucepan.
- Bring water to a full boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for:
- 7 minutes: Firm white, yolk still jammy and vibrant.
- 8 minutes: Yolk is mostly set but still slightly soft in the center.
- Immediately plunge into an ice bath for 5 minutes to halt cooking and aid peeling.
- Peel and enjoy your perfectly textured eggs!
🍳 The Foolproof Hard-Boiled Egg (9-10 Minutes)
Say goodbye to rubbery whites and unsightly green rings! Our method guarantees firm, creamy yolks perfect for salads, deviled eggs, and meal prep. Learn how to get the best 9-minute egg or 10-minute egg every time.
Mastering Hard-Boiled Eggs:
- Place cold eggs in a single layer in a pot. Cover with at least an inch of cold water.
- Bring the water to a rapid boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately remove the pot from heat, cover tightly with a lid, and let stand.
- Let stand for:
- 9 minutes: Firm whites, fully cooked creamy yolk.
- 10 minutes: Fully firm white and yolk, ideal for slicing.
- Crucially, transfer eggs to an ice bath for at least 5 minutes to prevent overcooking and the dreaded green ring.
- Peel easily and enjoy your perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs!
Bonus Peeling Tips
Frustrated by stubborn shells that stick? The number one secret to easy egg peeling lies in the shock of temperature change! As soon as your eggs are done boiling, immediately transfer them from the hot water into a bowl of ice water. The sudden cooling causes the egg white to contract, separating cleanly from the shell membrane. This simple hack ensures your hard-boiled eggs peel perfectly every time, saving you time and frustration!