Hard-boiled egg

Here’s the foolproof way to make a hard-boiled egg (easy to peel, no gray ring drama).

🥚 Hard-Boiled Eggs (Perfect Every Time)

You’ll need

• Eggs
• Water
• Ice (for the ice bath)

Method

1. Start cold
   • Place eggs in a single layer in a pot.
   • Add cold water until eggs are covered by about 1 inch.
2. Bring to a boil
   • Heat uncovered on high.
   • Once it hits a rolling boil, turn off heat, cover, and let sit:
     • 10–12 minutes for fully set yolks
3. Ice bath
   • Transfer eggs immediately to ice water.
   • Chill 5–10 minutes (stops cooking + helps peeling).
4. Peel or store
   • Tap, roll, peel from the wide end (air pocket = easier life).

Pro Tips

• Slightly older eggs peel better than super fresh ones.
• A tiny splash of vinegar or baking soda helps a bit, but the ice bath matters more.
• Store unpeeled eggs in the fridge up to 7 days.

If you want jammy, medium, or air-fryer eggs—or seasoning ideas (everything bagel? chili crisp?)—I’ve got you 👌