Go Back
+ servings
Easy-peel hard-boiled eggs on a plate, with one egg partially peeled and two halved.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • Ice for ice bath
  • Cold water for ice bath

Instructions

  • Start by bringing a medium-sized pot of water to a rolling boil. Make sure there is enough water to cover the eggs by at least an inch.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, take the eggs out of the refrigerator to warm up to room temperature. Make an ice bath by combining lots of ice with cold water in a large bowl.
    Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Once the water is boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and gently place the eggs into the water using a skimmer or spoon, then increase the heat back to a boil.
    Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
  • For fully-set yolks, cook the eggs 12 to 14 minutes. Alternatively, keep these times in mind: 6 minutes for soft-boiled with a runny yolk, 8 minutes for jammy yolks, 10 minutes for slightly soft-centered yolks.
    Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Use the skimmer to immediately transfer the eggs into the ice bath to cool down quickly and stop the cooking process.
    Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Once fully cooled, gently roll the eggs on a countertop or tap them to create cracks, then start peeling from the bottom end where there is usually an air pocket.
    Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 0.3g Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 62mg (3%) Sugar: 0.2g

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.