How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

A slotted spoon transferring colorful eggs to a pot of boiling water.

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How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

Learn how to make a hard boiled egg that peels easily on the stovetop, in an air fryer, or in the microwave for the perfect, high-protein snack!

Prep Time1

Cook Time9

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: All American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Servings: servings (1 egg each)

Calories: 72kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $3.00

Equipment

Ingredients

large eggs (boil as many as you want/need)

Instructions

Stovetop Option

Place the eggs in a medium pot, and submerge them in cold water by 1 inch.
large eggs
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.
Arrange the eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
large eggs
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.
large eggs
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

Storage Tips - 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!

Helpful 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!

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