Hard-boiling eggs is a simple yet essential culinary technique that yields a versatile ingredient for various dishes. Whether you prefer them as a standalone snack, an addition to salads and sandwiches, or a crucial component in deviled eggs, perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs are a must-have in every kitchen. This comprehensive guide will delve into the art of hard-boiling eggs, exploring the factors that influence their texture, flavor, and overall quality. From selecting the freshest eggs to mastering the cooking process, you'll discover the secrets to achieving consistently perfect hard-boiled eggs that will enhance your culinary creations.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS
This method makes the most perfect hard-boiled eggs ever. The whites are firm but not rubbery, and the yolks are cooked and still creamy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs into a saucepan and pour in cold water to cover; place over high heat. When the water just starts to simmer, turn off heat, cover pan with a lid, and let stand for 17 minutes. Don't peek.
- Pour out the hot water and pour cold water over eggs. Drain and refill with cold water; let stand until eggs are cool, about 20 minutes. Peel eggs under running water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS
Get a perfect hard-boiled egg every time with these simple tips. With hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator, you always have the components of a satisfying meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Slowly bring water to a boil over medium heat; when the water has reached a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit 12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a colander; place under cool running water to stop the cooking. Eggs can be peeled and served immediately.
HARD BOILED EGGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 1 dozen eggs
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place your eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and set aside 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, then add your eggs and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, then add your eggs and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
AIR FRYER HARD-BOILED EGGS
I love not having to wait for the water to boil and not having to wash the pot. I just place my eggs in the air fryer and in 15 minutes they're hard-boiled.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Place eggs in the air fryer basket.
- Cook eggs for 15 minutes. Remove eggs and place in a cold water bath until fully cooled, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS
I believe this to be the perfect recipe for hard-boiled eggs. The eggs peel so easily, most can be peeled in one simple motion. The egg yolk itself is a nice yellow color without the greenish tinge that sometimes occurs when making hard-boiled eggs.
Provided by wackerd
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Fill a large pot halfway with water, making sure the pot is large enough to contain eggs in a single layer. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Place eggs in boiling water individually using a large spoon, making sure not to break them. Continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 25 minutes.
- Place eggs under cold water until eggs have cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 61.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
TUNA SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS
After trying a lot of complicated tuna salad recipes and not liking any of them, I finally created my own. Just the basics. Serve on bread, tortillas, or lettuce.
Provided by DELANIA
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine tuna, salad dressing, chopped eggs, celery, relish, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 140.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
HOW TO COOK PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: eggs, water, ice
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Breakfast
Yield 6 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place eggs in a pot. Cover with cold water until the eggs are covered by about 1 inch (2 cm) of water.
- Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once boiling, take off the heat.
- Cover and cook for 4-16 minutes, depending on preference (4-6 minutes for soft-boiled, 8-10 minutes for medium-boiled, 12-16 minutes for hard-boiled). In the meantime, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water, creating an ice bath.
- Once eggs reach desired cook-time, immediately remove the eggs from pot and place in the ice bath. Allow eggs to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- To peel, lightly tap the eggs on a flat surface, then gently roll back and forth (taking extra care with soft-boiled eggs).
- Pull away the loosened shell and peel any remaining pieces.
- Serve as is or incorporate into your favorite recipe that requires hard-boiled eggs.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 0 grams
HARD BOILED EGGS IN THE OVEN
This is an easy alternative to boiling when you need to make a lot of eggs at once. Red dots may appear on the shells and a little on the whites, but you can cut away those parts. The eggs still taste great.
Provided by user
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Put 1 egg in each of 12 muffin cups.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Plunge baked eggs in a large bowl filled with ice water until cooled completely, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 162.8 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 130.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
EASY HARD-BOILED EGGS
I've tried many different ways to make a great, easy, hard-boiled egg with a soft white and a nice fluffy yolk that's not grey on the outside. After lots of trial and error, I've finally done it. After cooking I usually keep them in the shell until I need them. Enjoy!
Provided by Dan.Ryan
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs into a saucepan and fill with water until eggs are just barely covered.
- Bring water to a boil. Boil eggs for 4 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and let eggs sit in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a bowl and either peel and serve, or keep shells on and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
AIR FRYER HARD-BOILED EGGS
Your air fryer can make perfect soft, medium or hard cooked eggs -- no boiling water required!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 1 to 6 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 270 degrees F. Add the eggs to the fryer basket and cook 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Remove the eggs and plunge them into an ice bath. Peel when cool enough to handle.
- For soft-boiled eggs, cook them 10 minutes. For medium-boiled eggs cook for 12 minutes.
HARD-BOILED EGGS
Provided by Ina Garten
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover.
- Bring the water to a boil and immediately turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Remove the eggs to a bowl and allow to rest for at least 2 minutes. When the eggs are cool enough to handle, crack the eggs on each side and then roll them back and forth with your hand, breaking up the shell. Remove and discard the shell.
HARD BOILED EGGS (EASY TO PEEL)
I have had a few problems with trying to hard boil organic fresh chicken eggs. They were usually hard to peel and it would take about half of the egg white with the shell. I ran across this recipe from my sister, of all people...yes, I was skeptical at first...lol! :P Anyway, after you use this simple recipe your eggs will no longer be hard to peel. It works even on store bought/farm eggs. I just prefer fresh eggs because they taste so much better. I wish I could have chickens in the city! I never knew what I was missing till my daughters great grandmother got 8 chickens. They eat poms, strawberries, melons, tomatoes, bugs, worms... spoiled little hens. lol! They have the best eggs though.
Provided by birdie 3 andrea
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put the eggs in pot.
- Fill the pot with water just enough to cover the eggs.
- Add salt (optional).
- On high temperature, bring to a rapid boil.
- Cover pot.
- Turn off burner.
- Let sit for 20 minutes on the warm burner.
- Drain water, put eggs back in carton or bowl and put in refrigerator.
- Eat them once they cool.
HARD-BOILED EGGS
In the kitchen, it's important to start with something simple, like how to cook hard-boiled eggs. Use this egg recipe in plenty of dishes, or eat them plain for a quick protein fix. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 1 in. Cover and quickly bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes for large eggs (18 minutes for extra-large eggs and 12 minutes for medium eggs). , Rinse eggs in cold water and place in ice water until completely cooled. Drain and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PRESSURE COOKER HARD-BOILED EGGS
If you happen to raise your own chickens or have access to really fresh eggs, a pressure cooker is the best way to make hard-cooked eggs. It doesn't really save time (the pressure cooker's usual claim to fame), but here's why it's great: it actually makes fresh eggs easy to peel!
Provided by Gremolata
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 46m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill pressure cooker with the minimum amount of water specified by the manufacturer. Place eggs in the steamer basket above the water. Seal the lid and bring the pressure cooker up to low pressure.
- Cook, maintaining low pressure, for 6 minutes. Remove the pressure cooker from heat and allow the pressure to drop for 5 minutes.
- Combine cold water and ice in a large bowl.
- Use the quick-release method to open the pressure cooker. Transfer the hot eggs to the ice water using an oven mitt or spoon. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 150.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
THE EASIEST PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS (TECHNIQUE)
There are many ways that work well to boil eggs such as adding salt (who needs that extra salt?), using a needle to poke a hole in the eggs (way too tedious and unnecessary), adding ice or vinegar for easy peeling, etc., etc., etc. Unfortunately, those methods are all too time consuming for most people. I've been using this technique since I was a teenager (so long ago). This technique is perfect and the absolute simplest above all the others. Oh, and no utensils needed either, how cool is that!?! :) A similar method for pasta is Recipe #30358
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 21m
Yield 6 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place eggs in medium saucepan. Cover with water 1" above the eggs. Place on stovetop over high heat.
- Bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and cover. Let sit 18-20 minutes.
- Pour cold tap water into pot allowing the hot water out by holding the pot on a slant. Let eggs sit in cold water for 1-2 minutes, then peel easily.
- NOTE: (no garbage disposal/shells for gardening method) I peel the eggs under running cold water with a colander underneath to catch the shells. I placed the eggs onto paper towels to rid excess moisture for egg salad, OR place peeled eggs into a bowl of cold water, cover and refrigerate where they keep for about 4-5 days.
SOFT HARD-BOILED EGGS
Here's my foolproof method for making hard-boiled eggs when we want softer, creamier yolks such as in salads. The steaming method is very precise, so you may need to experiment with different times, depending on the size of the eggs and the temperature of your fridge.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 12m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place water into a 3-quart saucepan with a lid. Place over high heat and bring to a low boil. Carefully place the eggs in the water. Cover pan immediately, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook for 9 1/2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cool eggs down with cold running water, tipping out the water, and continuing to run cold water over the eggs until they are cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 71.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
AMERICAN POTATO SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS AND SWEET PICKLES
Make and share this American Potato Salad With Hard-Boiled Eggs and Sweet Pickles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by icetea
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cover potatoes with 1 inch of water in stockpot or Dutch oven.
- Bring to simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring once or twice to ensure even cooking, until potatoes are tender (a thin-bladed paring knife can be slipped into and out of center of potatoes with no resistance), 25 to 30 minutes for medium potatoes or 15 to 20 minutes for new potatoes.
- Drain; cool potatoes slightly and peel if you like.
- Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes (use serrated knife if they have skins) while still warm, rinsing knife occasionally in warm water to remove starch.
- Place warm potato cubes in large bowl.
- Add vinegar, 1-2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss gently.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, about 20 minutes.
- When potatoes are cool, toss with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve.
- Imediately or cover and refrigerate.
- cooking time does not include refrgeration time.
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS
A classic Italian salad, there are many versions of this dish. Sometimes the asparagus are not cut up, just topped with chopped hard-boiled eggs and vinaigrette. I like to cut them into pieces and toss everything together.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Steam for five minutes. Refresh with ice-cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cut the boiled eggs in half, mince the yolks and whites separately, and season with salt and pepper
- In a salad bowl, whisk together the vinegar (or lemon juice and vinegar) and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the asparagus, capers and herbs, and toss together. Add the chopped egg yolks and whites, then toss together again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 367 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
NEVER-FAIL HARD-BOILED EGGS
Try this never-fail method of cooking hard-boiled eggs for a dozen eggs that are perfect for snacking, using in salads, or making deviled eggs.
Provided by Vanessa Sue
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Fill a pot with enough water to cover all eggs. Bring to a boil. Lower eggs gently into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.
- Return to a gentle boil and cook for 13 to 15 minutes, depending on how firm you want the yolks. Remove from heat and drain water, keeping eggs in the pot. Fill the pot quickly with cold water to cool eggs. Add ice to speed the process.
- When eggs are cool enough to handle, remove each one and gently crack the shell on all sides, without removing any shell. Place eggs back in the cold water and let stand for 15 minutes. Peel and remove egg shells to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
EASY-PEEL HARD-"BOILED" EGGS
Hard-boiled is a misnomer, because the perfect hard-boiled egg is not boiled at all but rather steamed! This secret was leaked by a chef, and it is the best way I've found for easy peeling and no green yolks.
Provided by cerberus
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Fill a stainless steel steamer pot with about 1 inch water and bring to a boil.
- Add eggs to the steamer tray, carefully lower into the pot, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 10 minutes for medium yolks or 15 minutes for fully-cooked yolks.
- Remove the steamer tray and rattle eggs around to crack the shells. Transfer eggs to a cold water bath and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from water bath.
- Gently crack each egg, roll on a cutting board, then peel the shell off from the fat end towards the point.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 215.8 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 81.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh eggs: Older eggs are more likely to crack during boiling.
- Start with cold water: This helps prevent the eggs from cracking.
- Bring the water to a rapid boil, then reduce heat to low: This helps prevent the eggs from bouncing around in the pot and cracking.
- Cook the eggs for the correct amount of time: Overcooked eggs will be dry and chalky.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath: This will stop the cooking process and make the eggs easier to peel.
- Peel the eggs under cold running water: This will help loosen the shells.
Conclusion:
Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein and other nutrients, and they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your hard-boiled eggs turn out perfectly every time.
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