Perfect Boiled Eggs: 3 Foolproof Methods You’ll Love
Simple guide for making perfect boiled eggs every time
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 6–12 min
- Total Time: 8–14 min
- Yield: 4 eggs 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- Water (enough to cover eggs by 2 cm)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan
- Cover with water by 2 cm
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat
- Reduce heat and simmer (6 min for soft-boiled, 10–12 min for hard-boiled)
- Transfer eggs to ice water for 5 min
- Peel and serve
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for easier peeling
- Add vinegar to water to prevent cracking
- Older eggs peel more easily
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg