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Calculated Shard: 3 (from laksa031)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa003.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/","crawl_time":1775427821,"first_indexed_time":1584002540,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,africanbites!www,\/how-to-boil-eggs\/ s443","src_root_hash":"6056392619926815803","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Boil Eggs - Immaculate Bites","meta_descriptions":["Learn how to boil eggs using simple tricks for spot-on eggs almost every time. Soft, medium, or hard, cooking eggs just got a lot easier."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Learn\nhow to boil eggs\nusing my simple tricks for spot-on eggs almost every time. Whatever your preference,\nsoft, medium, or hard\n, I’ve got you covered. Cooking eggs just got a lot easier.\nEggs have been a breakfast staple almost everywhere. They’re quick, easy, and satisfying. But why does boiling them need to be so complicated?\nMornings are already hard, but why make them harder? While I usually wake up early and cheery-eyed, sometimes I’m a little grumpy. The last thing I want to deal with is a bad egg (pun intended). No gray-green ring and no overcooked or undercooked eggs, please.\nWelcome, my friend, to an easy kitchen skill that has left some of us scratching our heads. I got tired of not knowing how my eggs would turn out, so I did my research. Let me share what I learned.\nWhat Makes a Perfectly Boiled Egg\nWhat defines a perfectly boiled egg also defines the best wine—your preference. However, most of us can agree on certain characteristics of a spot-on boiled egg.\nIt shouldn’t have a rubbery egg white\nIt should peel beautifully without damaging the egg\nEgg yolks must not have a gray-green ring\nAnd lastly, peeling them should be quick and easy\nAfter that, how hard or soft you want your egg is up to you.\nAge\n. Fresh eggs have a lower success rate than older eggs. So, if you’re making a bunch and want them easy to peel, get the eggs with the closest expiry date.\nBackup\nplan\n. No matter how good you get at boiling eggs, one or two will end up hard to peel. So, if you need perfect eggs, make extra and use the ones that didn’t make it in egg salad.\nCold vs. hot\n. Cold eggs carefully lowered into gently boiling water have a higher chance of peeling success than those starting in cold water. But starting with cold eggs and water gives you more even cooking and tender whites. I prefer starting with cold water, but you do you.\nFinish off cold\n. Shock your boiled eggs in ice water for the best final shape. Whatever cooking method you use, keep them in ice water for 15 minutes or in the fridge overnight before peeling.\nPeeling\n. Gently tap cold eggs on the countertop to loosen up the shells. Please avoid rolling them so you don’t break the eggs up. Then, carefully loosen the shells and peel the eggs under water, starting with the air pocket.\nOn the shell\n. Peeling hard-boiled eggs is easier than peeling soft-boiled eggs. So, if you’ve got soft eggs, serve them hot, leave them in the shell, and let your guests do the peeling.\nHow to Boil Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs\nLoad the Pot\n– Place cold eggs in an empty pot large enough to boil them without overcrowding. They should fit comfortably in a single layer with room to move around. Fill the pot with cold water to cover the eggs completely.\n(Photo 1)\nBring to a rolling boil\nover high heat. Once the water is boiling, put the lid on, remove it from the heat, and start your timer. Don’t lift the lid until it’s time to remove the eggs.\nCold\nWater\nBath\n– After your timer goes off, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon or spider. Transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. I add more ice as the eggs heat the water until they’re cool for easier peeling.\n(Photo 2)\nPeel\nas desired.\n(Photos 3-4)\nCooking Times for Boiling Eggs\nA\nsoft-boiled egg\nshould cook in 4-6 minutes. The white should be set and not slimy. No need to peel these babies; serve them immediately in an egg cup or shot glass. Tap around the top hard enough to crack it, remove the top, and enjoy it with a spoon.\nFor\njammy eggs\n, gently lower them into boiling water for 8 minutes, then shock them in ice water.\nFor\nmedium to hard-boiled eggs\nfor egg salad, start with cold water and cold eggs. As soon as the water comes to a simmer, set the timer at 8 minutes for medium and 10 minutes for hard.\nSome people cook them in a pressure cooker or steamer. I’ve tried it but wasn’t impressed. The good old-fashioned way works best for me.\nA Time-Saving Make-Ahead\nBoiled eggs last a week (5 days if you peel them) in the fridge. Make a whole dozen and have them in the fridge ready to ramp up salads, appetizers, and snacks.\nWays to Use Boiled Eggs\nThey’re paleo, keto, and vegetarian-friendly.\nPickle\nthem,\nbake Scotch eggs\n, or make deviled eggs. They’re also fantastic for creating a healthy main course salad like\nNicoise\nand\nCaribbean potato salad\n.\nMore Boiled Egg Recipes to Explore\nSausage Egg Casserole\nChorizo and Eggs\nEgg Salad Sandwich\nBaked Plantain and Eggs\nQuiche Lorraine","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#main)\n\n[The Recipe Index](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/recipe-index\/)\n\n[![logo-medium-size](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo-medium-size.png)](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/)\n\n- [Recipe Index](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/recipe-index\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/about\/)\n\n[**FREE RECIPE EBOOK\\!** Get your copy! \\>](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/)\n\n[![logo-medium-size](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo-medium-size.png)](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/) \/ [Breakfast Recipes](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/category\/breakfast-bites\/) \/ How to Boil Eggs\n\n# How to Boil Eggs\nBy[Imma Adamu](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/about\/)\n\nPublished:\n\n12 Mar, 2020\n\n24 Jul, 2025\n\nLast Update:\n\n24 Jul, 2025\n\n172 shares\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.africanbites.com%2Fhow-to-boil-eggs%2F&t=How%20to%20Boil%20Eggs \"Share on Facebook\")\n- Pinterest172\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#recipe)\n\nLearn **how to boil eggs** using my simple tricks for spot-on eggs almost every time. Whatever your preference, **soft, medium, or hard**, I’ve got you covered. Cooking eggs just got a lot easier.\n\n![How to Boil Eggs is not complicated](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Boil-Eggs.jpg)\n\nEggs have been a breakfast staple almost everywhere. They’re quick, easy, and satisfying. But why does boiling them need to be so complicated?\n\nMornings are already hard, but why make them harder? While I usually wake up early and cheery-eyed, sometimes I’m a little grumpy. The last thing I want to deal with is a bad egg (pun intended). No gray-green ring and no overcooked or undercooked eggs, please.\n\nWelcome, my friend, to an easy kitchen skill that has left some of us scratching our heads. I got tired of not knowing how my eggs would turn out, so I did my research. Let me share what I learned.\n\n![Jammy and hard boiled eggs on a plate ready to enjoy](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boiled-Eggs-Hard-or-Jammy.jpg)\n\n## What Makes a Perfectly Boiled Egg\nWhat defines a perfectly boiled egg also defines the best wine—your preference. However, most of us can agree on certain characteristics of a spot-on boiled egg.\n\n- It shouldn’t have a rubbery egg white\n- It should peel beautifully without damaging the egg\n- Egg yolks must not have a gray-green ring\n- And lastly, peeling them should be quick and easy\n\nAfter that, how hard or soft you want your egg is up to you.\n\n- **Age**. Fresh eggs have a lower success rate than older eggs. So, if you’re making a bunch and want them easy to peel, get the eggs with the closest expiry date.\n- **Backup** **plan**. No matter how good you get at boiling eggs, one or two will end up hard to peel. So, if you need perfect eggs, make extra and use the ones that didn’t make it in egg salad.\n- **Cold vs. hot**. Cold eggs carefully lowered into gently boiling water have a higher chance of peeling success than those starting in cold water. But starting with cold eggs and water gives you more even cooking and tender whites. I prefer starting with cold water, but you do you.\n- **Finish off cold**. Shock your boiled eggs in ice water for the best final shape. Whatever cooking method you use, keep them in ice water for 15 minutes or in the fridge overnight before peeling.\n- **Peeling**. Gently tap cold eggs on the countertop to loosen up the shells. Please avoid rolling them so you don’t break the eggs up. Then, carefully loosen the shells and peel the eggs under water, starting with the air pocket.\n- **On the shell**. Peeling hard-boiled eggs is easier than peeling soft-boiled eggs. So, if you’ve got soft eggs, serve them hot, leave them in the shell, and let your guests do the peeling.\n## How to Boil Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs\n![Heat water, have an ice water bath ready, peel, and enjoy](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Boil-Eggs-1-4.jpg)\n\n1. **Load the Pot** – Place cold eggs in an empty pot large enough to boil them without overcrowding. They should fit comfortably in a single layer with room to move around. Fill the pot with cold water to cover the eggs completely. *(Photo 1)*\n2. **Bring to a rolling boil** over high heat. Once the water is boiling, put the lid on, remove it from the heat, and start your timer. Don’t lift the lid until it’s time to remove the eggs.\n3. **Cold** **Water** **Bath** – After your timer goes off, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon or spider. Transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. I add more ice as the eggs heat the water until they’re cool for easier peeling. *(Photo 2)*\n4. **Peel** as desired. *(Photos 3-4)*\n## Cooking Times for Boiling Eggs\n- A **soft-boiled egg** should cook in 4-6 minutes. The white should be set and not slimy. No need to peel these babies; serve them immediately in an egg cup or shot glass. Tap around the top hard enough to crack it, remove the top, and enjoy it with a spoon.\n- For **jammy eggs**, gently lower them into boiling water for 8 minutes, then shock them in ice water.\n- For **medium to hard-boiled eggs** for egg salad, start with cold water and cold eggs. As soon as the water comes to a simmer, set the timer at 8 minutes for medium and 10 minutes for hard.\n- Some people cook them in a pressure cooker or steamer. I’ve tried it but wasn’t impressed. The good old-fashioned way works best for me.\n## A Time-Saving Make-Ahead\nBoiled eggs last a week (5 days if you peel them) in the fridge. Make a whole dozen and have them in the fridge ready to ramp up salads, appetizers, and snacks.\n\n![Deviled eggs taking advantage of easy boiling](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Deviled-Eggs.jpg)\n\n## Ways to Use Boiled Eggs\nThey’re paleo, keto, and vegetarian-friendly. [Pickle](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/pickled-eggs\/) them, [bake Scotch eggs](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/scotch-eggsbaked-or-fried\/), or make deviled eggs. They’re also fantastic for creating a healthy main course salad like [Nicoise](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/nicoise-salad\/) and [Caribbean potato salad](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/caribbean-potato-salad\/).\n\n## More Boiled Egg Recipes to Explore\n- [Sausage Egg Casserole](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/sausage-egg-casserole\/)\n- [Chorizo and Eggs](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/chorizo-and-eggs\/)\n- [Egg Salad Sandwich](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/egg-salad-sandwich\/)\n- [Baked Plantain and Eggs](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/baked-plantain-frittatabaked-plantain-and-eggs\/)\n- [Quiche Lorraine](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/quiche-lorraine\/)\n\n###### Looking for more recipes? Follow on…\n[My Newsletter]()\n\n![Jammy and hard boiled eggs on a plate ready to enjoy](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boiled-Eggs-Hard-or-Jammy.jpg)\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wprm_print\/how-to-boil-eggs)\n## How to Boil Eggs\nSimple tricks for spot-on eggs almost every time whatever your preference. Whether you're looking for soft, medium, or hard, I've got you covered. Cooking eggs just got a lot easier.\n\n5 from 1 vote\n\nCook: 10 minutes mins\n\nTotal: 10 minutes mins\n\nInternational\n\nServings [6](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/)\n\n### Ingredients\n- ▢\n  6 whole eggs\n- ▢\n  4 cups water (approximately)\n\n### Instructions\n#### Soft Boiled Eggs\n- Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by an inch, and bring it to a boil.\n- Add the eggs in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.\n- Boil them for 6 minutes, and then transfer them to an ice bath with a slotted spoon.\n\n#### Medium or Hard-Boiled Eggs\n- Place the eggs in an empty medium-sized pot without overcrowding the pot. The eggs should fit comfortably and not be on top of each other.\n- Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the eggs by at least an inch.\n- Bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Avoid lifting the lid once covered until it is time to remove the eggs, so the heat doesn't escape. Start your timer now.\n  \n  **Soft-boiled:** 4-6 minutes\n  \n  **Medium-boiled:** 7-8 minutes\n  \n  **Hard-boiled eggs:** 10-12 minutes (boil for 1 minute before covering and removing from heat)\n- After your timer goes off, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer them to an ice water bath. That stops the cooking process and cools eggs so they're easier to peel.\n\n### Tips & Notes:\n- Make sure the eggs stay covered by at least an inch of water while boiling for even cooking.\n- Older eggs (not the ones you bought today, but not rotten, either) make better boiled eggs.\n- Cool them fast in ice water once cooked to your doneness preference.\n- Crack them by tapping them lightly on a hard surface all over, then peel them under running water for easier peeling.\n- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.\n\n### Nutrition Information:\nServing: 1egg\\| Calories: 63kcal (3%)\\| Carbohydrates: 0\\.3g\\| Protein: 6g (12%)\\| Fat: 4g (6%)\\| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)\\| Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g\\| Monounsaturated Fat: 2g\\| Trans Fat: 0\\.02g\\| Cholesterol: 164mg (55%)\\| Sodium: 70mg (3%)\\| Potassium: 61mg (2%)\\| Sugar: 0\\.2g\\| Vitamin A: 238IU (5%)\\| Calcium: 29mg (3%)\\| Iron: 1mg (6%)\n\nAuthor: [Imma](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/about-imma\/)\n\nCourse: Breakfast\n\nCuisine: International\n\nDiet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian\n\nTag Us On Instagram\\!\n\nDid you make this recipe? 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Just add 1 cup of water with a little salt to the bottom of the pot. Add a basket or rack and the eggs. Pressure cook for 5 minutes (a little less for medium eggs). Then do a quick release and immediately remove the eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool. The shells just slide off. Note: Using the Instant Pot is not really quicker, but for me, it is more reliable, especially in terms of having easy-off shells.  \n    Thanks for your many suggestions, Imma…I learn from you regularly\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#comment-186502)\n   1. **Imma** says:\n      \n      [13 Mar, 2020 at 9:51 am](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#comment-186521)\n      \n      Thank you so much for sharing those tips. I truly appreciate it. Wishing you a lovely weekend\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#comment-186521)\n   2. **Imma** says:\n      \n      [13 Mar, 2020 at 3:38 pm](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#comment-186530)\n      \n      And I just learned from you. Guess what I am going to do next? 🙂\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#comment-186530)\n3. **Kerry** says:\n   \n   [12 Mar, 2020 at 1:18 am](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#comment-186492)\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-alt-5.svg)  \n    Trying this now thanks\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#comment-186492)\n   1. **Imma** says:\n      \n      [12 Mar, 2020 at 4:06 am](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/how-to-boil-eggs\/#comment-186493)\n      \n      Yes, please. 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Please try again.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Learn **how to boil eggs** using my simple tricks for spot-on eggs almost every time. Whatever your preference, **soft, medium, or hard**, I’ve got you covered. Cooking eggs just got a lot easier.\n\n![How to Boil Eggs is not complicated](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Boil-Eggs.jpg)\n\nEggs have been a breakfast staple almost everywhere. They’re quick, easy, and satisfying. But why does boiling them need to be so complicated?\n\nMornings are already hard, but why make them harder? While I usually wake up early and cheery-eyed, sometimes I’m a little grumpy. The last thing I want to deal with is a bad egg (pun intended). No gray-green ring and no overcooked or undercooked eggs, please.\n\nWelcome, my friend, to an easy kitchen skill that has left some of us scratching our heads. I got tired of not knowing how my eggs would turn out, so I did my research. Let me share what I learned.\n\n![Jammy and hard boiled eggs on a plate ready to enjoy](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boiled-Eggs-Hard-or-Jammy.jpg)\n\n## What Makes a Perfectly Boiled Egg\nWhat defines a perfectly boiled egg also defines the best wine—your preference. However, most of us can agree on certain characteristics of a spot-on boiled egg.\n\n- It shouldn’t have a rubbery egg white\n- It should peel beautifully without damaging the egg\n- Egg yolks must not have a gray-green ring\n- And lastly, peeling them should be quick and easy\n\nAfter that, how hard or soft you want your egg is up to you.\n\n- **Age**. Fresh eggs have a lower success rate than older eggs. So, if you’re making a bunch and want them easy to peel, get the eggs with the closest expiry date.\n- **Backup** **plan**. No matter how good you get at boiling eggs, one or two will end up hard to peel. So, if you need perfect eggs, make extra and use the ones that didn’t make it in egg salad.\n- **Cold vs. hot**. Cold eggs carefully lowered into gently boiling water have a higher chance of peeling success than those starting in cold water. But starting with cold eggs and water gives you more even cooking and tender whites. I prefer starting with cold water, but you do you.\n- **Finish off cold**. Shock your boiled eggs in ice water for the best final shape. Whatever cooking method you use, keep them in ice water for 15 minutes or in the fridge overnight before peeling.\n- **Peeling**. Gently tap cold eggs on the countertop to loosen up the shells. Please avoid rolling them so you don’t break the eggs up. Then, carefully loosen the shells and peel the eggs under water, starting with the air pocket.\n- **On the shell**. Peeling hard-boiled eggs is easier than peeling soft-boiled eggs. So, if you’ve got soft eggs, serve them hot, leave them in the shell, and let your guests do the peeling.\n## How to Boil Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs\n![Heat water, have an ice water bath ready, peel, and enjoy](https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Boil-Eggs-1-4.jpg)\n\n1. **Load the Pot** – Place cold eggs in an empty pot large enough to boil them without overcrowding. They should fit comfortably in a single layer with room to move around. Fill the pot with cold water to cover the eggs completely. *(Photo 1)*\n2. **Bring to a rolling boil** over high heat. Once the water is boiling, put the lid on, remove it from the heat, and start your timer. Don’t lift the lid until it’s time to remove the eggs.\n3. **Cold** **Water** **Bath** – After your timer goes off, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon or spider. Transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. I add more ice as the eggs heat the water until they’re cool for easier peeling. *(Photo 2)*\n4. **Peel** as desired. *(Photos 3-4)*\n## Cooking Times for Boiling Eggs\n- A **soft-boiled egg** should cook in 4-6 minutes. The white should be set and not slimy. No need to peel these babies; serve them immediately in an egg cup or shot glass. Tap around the top hard enough to crack it, remove the top, and enjoy it with a spoon.\n- For **jammy eggs**, gently lower them into boiling water for 8 minutes, then shock them in ice water.\n- For **medium to hard-boiled eggs** for egg salad, start with cold water and cold eggs. As soon as the water comes to a simmer, set the timer at 8 minutes for medium and 10 minutes for hard.\n- Some people cook them in a pressure cooker or steamer. I’ve tried it but wasn’t impressed. The good old-fashioned way works best for me.\n## A Time-Saving Make-Ahead\nBoiled eggs last a week (5 days if you peel them) in the fridge. 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Boilerpipe Text	Learn how to boil eggs using my simple tricks for spot-on eggs almost every time. Whatever your preference, soft, medium, or hard , I’ve got you covered. Cooking eggs just got a lot easier. Eggs have been a breakfast staple almost everywhere. They’re quick, easy, and satisfying. But why does boiling them need to be so complicated? Mornings are already hard, but why make them harder? While I usually wake up early and cheery-eyed, sometimes I’m a little grumpy. The last thing I want to deal with is a bad egg (pun intended). No gray-green ring and no overcooked or undercooked eggs, please. Welcome, my friend, to an easy kitchen skill that has left some of us scratching our heads. I got tired of not knowing how my eggs would turn out, so I did my research. Let me share what I learned. What Makes a Perfectly Boiled Egg What defines a perfectly boiled egg also defines the best wine—your preference. However, most of us can agree on certain characteristics of a spot-on boiled egg. It shouldn’t have a rubbery egg white It should peel beautifully without damaging the egg Egg yolks must not have a gray-green ring And lastly, peeling them should be quick and easy After that, how hard or soft you want your egg is up to you. Age . Fresh eggs have a lower success rate than older eggs. So, if you’re making a bunch and want them easy to peel, get the eggs with the closest expiry date. Backup plan . No matter how good you get at boiling eggs, one or two will end up hard to peel. So, if you need perfect eggs, make extra and use the ones that didn’t make it in egg salad. Cold vs. hot . Cold eggs carefully lowered into gently boiling water have a higher chance of peeling success than those starting in cold water. But starting with cold eggs and water gives you more even cooking and tender whites. I prefer starting with cold water, but you do you. Finish off cold . Shock your boiled eggs in ice water for the best final shape. Whatever cooking method you use, keep them in ice water for 15 minutes or in the fridge overnight before peeling. Peeling . Gently tap cold eggs on the countertop to loosen up the shells. Please avoid rolling them so you don’t break the eggs up. Then, carefully loosen the shells and peel the eggs under water, starting with the air pocket. On the shell . Peeling hard-boiled eggs is easier than peeling soft-boiled eggs. So, if you’ve got soft eggs, serve them hot, leave them in the shell, and let your guests do the peeling. How to Boil Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Load the Pot – Place cold eggs in an empty pot large enough to boil them without overcrowding. They should fit comfortably in a single layer with room to move around. Fill the pot with cold water to cover the eggs completely. (Photo 1) Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, put the lid on, remove it from the heat, and start your timer. Don’t lift the lid until it’s time to remove the eggs. Cold Water Bath – After your timer goes off, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon or spider. Transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. I add more ice as the eggs heat the water until they’re cool for easier peeling. (Photo 2) Peel as desired. (Photos 3-4) Cooking Times for Boiling Eggs A soft-boiled egg should cook in 4-6 minutes. The white should be set and not slimy. No need to peel these babies; serve them immediately in an egg cup or shot glass. Tap around the top hard enough to crack it, remove the top, and enjoy it with a spoon. For jammy eggs , gently lower them into boiling water for 8 minutes, then shock them in ice water. For medium to hard-boiled eggs for egg salad, start with cold water and cold eggs. As soon as the water comes to a simmer, set the timer at 8 minutes for medium and 10 minutes for hard. Some people cook them in a pressure cooker or steamer. I’ve tried it but wasn’t impressed. The good old-fashioned way works best for me. A Time-Saving Make-Ahead Boiled eggs last a week (5 days if you peel them) in the fridge. Make a whole dozen and have them in the fridge ready to ramp up salads, appetizers, and snacks. Ways to Use Boiled Eggs They’re paleo, keto, and vegetarian-friendly. Pickle them, bake Scotch eggs , or make deviled eggs. They’re also fantastic for creating a healthy main course salad like Nicoise and Caribbean potato salad . More Boiled Egg Recipes to Explore Sausage Egg Casserole Chorizo and Eggs Egg Salad Sandwich Baked Plantain and Eggs Quiche Lorraine
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Cooking eggs just got a lot easier. ![How to Boil Eggs is not complicated](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Boil-Eggs.jpg) Eggs have been a breakfast staple almost everywhere. They’re quick, easy, and satisfying. But why does boiling them need to be so complicated? Mornings are already hard, but why make them harder? While I usually wake up early and cheery-eyed, sometimes I’m a little grumpy. The last thing I want to deal with is a bad egg (pun intended). No gray-green ring and no overcooked or undercooked eggs, please. Welcome, my friend, to an easy kitchen skill that has left some of us scratching our heads. I got tired of not knowing how my eggs would turn out, so I did my research. Let me share what I learned. ![Jammy and hard boiled eggs on a plate ready to enjoy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Boiled-Eggs-Hard-or-Jammy.jpg) ## What Makes a Perfectly Boiled Egg What defines a perfectly boiled egg also defines the best wine—your preference. However, most of us can agree on certain characteristics of a spot-on boiled egg. - It shouldn’t have a rubbery egg white - It should peel beautifully without damaging the egg - Egg yolks must not have a gray-green ring - And lastly, peeling them should be quick and easy After that, how hard or soft you want your egg is up to you. - Age. Fresh eggs have a lower success rate than older eggs. So, if you’re making a bunch and want them easy to peel, get the eggs with the closest expiry date. - Backup plan. No matter how good you get at boiling eggs, one or two will end up hard to peel. So, if you need perfect eggs, make extra and use the ones that didn’t make it in egg salad. - Cold vs. hot. Cold eggs carefully lowered into gently boiling water have a higher chance of peeling success than those starting in cold water. But starting with cold eggs and water gives you more even cooking and tender whites. I prefer starting with cold water, but you do you. - Finish off cold. Shock your boiled eggs in ice water for the best final shape. Whatever cooking method you use, keep them in ice water for 15 minutes or in the fridge overnight before peeling. - Peeling. Gently tap cold eggs on the countertop to loosen up the shells. Please avoid rolling them so you don’t break the eggs up. Then, carefully loosen the shells and peel the eggs under water, starting with the air pocket. - On the shell. Peeling hard-boiled eggs is easier than peeling soft-boiled eggs. So, if you’ve got soft eggs, serve them hot, leave them in the shell, and let your guests do the peeling. ## How to Boil Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs ![Heat water, have an ice water bath ready, peel, and enjoy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Boil-Eggs-1-4.jpg) 1. Load the Pot – Place cold eggs in an empty pot large enough to boil them without overcrowding. They should fit comfortably in a single layer with room to move around. Fill the pot with cold water to cover the eggs completely. (Photo 1) 2. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, put the lid on, remove it from the heat, and start your timer. Don’t lift the lid until it’s time to remove the eggs. 3. Cold Water Bath – After your timer goes off, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon or spider. Transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. I add more ice as the eggs heat the water until they’re cool for easier peeling. (Photo 2) 4. Peel as desired. (Photos 3-4) ## Cooking Times for Boiling Eggs - A soft-boiled egg should cook in 4-6 minutes. The white should be set and not slimy. No need to peel these babies; serve them immediately in an egg cup or shot glass. Tap around the top hard enough to crack it, remove the top, and enjoy it with a spoon. - For jammy eggs, gently lower them into boiling water for 8 minutes, then shock them in ice water. - For medium to hard-boiled eggs for egg salad, start with cold water and cold eggs. As soon as the water comes to a simmer, set the timer at 8 minutes for medium and 10 minutes for hard. - Some people cook them in a pressure cooker or steamer. I’ve tried it but wasn’t impressed. The good old-fashioned way works best for me. ## A Time-Saving Make-Ahead Boiled eggs last a week (5 days if you peel them) in the fridge. Make a whole dozen and have them in the fridge ready to ramp up salads, appetizers, and snacks. ![Deviled eggs taking advantage of easy boiling](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Deviled-Eggs.jpg) ## Ways to Use Boiled Eggs They’re paleo, keto, and vegetarian-friendly. [Pickle](https://www.africanbites.com/pickled-eggs/) them, [bake Scotch eggs](https://www.africanbites.com/scotch-eggsbaked-or-fried/), or make deviled eggs. They’re also fantastic for creating a healthy main course salad like [Nicoise](https://www.africanbites.com/nicoise-salad/) and [Caribbean potato salad](https://www.africanbites.com/caribbean-potato-salad/). ## More Boiled Egg Recipes to Explore - [Sausage Egg Casserole](https://www.africanbites.com/sausage-egg-casserole/) - [Chorizo and Eggs](https://www.africanbites.com/chorizo-and-eggs/) - [Egg Salad Sandwich](https://www.africanbites.com/egg-salad-sandwich/) - [Baked Plantain and Eggs](https://www.africanbites.com/baked-plantain-frittatabaked-plantain-and-eggs/) - [Quiche Lorraine](https://www.africanbites.com/quiche-lorraine/) ###### Looking for more recipes? Follow on… [My Newsletter]() ![Jammy and hard boiled eggs on a plate ready to enjoy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Boiled-Eggs-Hard-or-Jammy.jpg) [Print](https://www.africanbites.com/wprm_print/how-to-boil-eggs) ## How to Boil Eggs Simple tricks for spot-on eggs almost every time whatever your preference. Whether you're looking for soft, medium, or hard, I've got you covered. Cooking eggs just got a lot easier. 5 from 1 vote Cook: 10 minutes mins Total: 10 minutes mins International Servings [6](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/) ### Ingredients - ▢ 6 whole eggs - ▢ 4 cups water (approximately) ### Instructions #### Soft Boiled Eggs - Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by an inch, and bring it to a boil. - Add the eggs in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. - Boil them for 6 minutes, and then transfer them to an ice bath with a slotted spoon. #### Medium or Hard-Boiled Eggs - Place the eggs in an empty medium-sized pot without overcrowding the pot. The eggs should fit comfortably and not be on top of each other. - Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the eggs by at least an inch. - Bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Avoid lifting the lid once covered until it is time to remove the eggs, so the heat doesn't escape. Start your timer now. Soft-boiled: 4-6 minutes Medium-boiled: 7-8 minutes Hard-boiled eggs: 10-12 minutes (boil for 1 minute before covering and removing from heat) - After your timer goes off, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer them to an ice water bath. That stops the cooking process and cools eggs so they're easier to peel. ### Tips & Notes: - Make sure the eggs stay covered by at least an inch of water while boiling for even cooking. - Older eggs (not the ones you bought today, but not rotten, either) make better boiled eggs. - Cool them fast in ice water once cooked to your doneness preference. - Crack them by tapping them lightly on a hard surface all over, then peel them under running water for easier peeling. - Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used. ### Nutrition Information: Serving: 1egg\\| Calories: 63kcal (3%)\\| Carbohydrates: 0\.3g\\| Protein: 6g (12%)\\| Fat: 4g (6%)\\| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)\\| Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g\\| Monounsaturated Fat: 2g\\| Trans Fat: 0\.02g\\| Cholesterol: 164mg (55%)\\| Sodium: 70mg (3%)\\| Potassium: 61mg (2%)\\| Sugar: 0\.2g\\| Vitamin A: 238IU (5%)\\| Calcium: 29mg (3%)\\| Iron: 1mg (6%) Author: [Imma](https://www.africanbites.com/about-imma/) Course: Breakfast Cuisine: International Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian Tag Us On Instagram\! 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Beryl Oginga says: [13 May, 2020 at 4:13 am](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-188748) Thanks for sharing.l must try it out Stay blessed [Reply](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-188748) 1. Imma says: [13 May, 2020 at 5:10 am](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-188749) Awesome!Let me know how it works out for you\! [Reply](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-188749) 2. AbbyD says: [12 Mar, 2020 at 11:39 am](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186502) The Instant Pot is also a fabulous vehicle for making perfect hard boiled eggs. Just add 1 cup of water with a little salt to the bottom of the pot. Add a basket or rack and the eggs. Pressure cook for 5 minutes (a little less for medium eggs). Then do a quick release and immediately remove the eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool. The shells just slide off. Note: Using the Instant Pot is not really quicker, but for me, it is more reliable, especially in terms of having easy-off shells. Thanks for your many suggestions, Imma…I learn from you regularly\! [Reply](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186502) 1. Imma says: [13 Mar, 2020 at 9:51 am](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186521) Thank you so much for sharing those tips. I truly appreciate it. Wishing you a lovely weekend\! [Reply](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186521) 2. Imma says: [13 Mar, 2020 at 3:38 pm](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186530) And I just learned from you. Guess what I am going to do next? 🙂 [Reply](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186530) 3. Kerry says: [12 Mar, 2020 at 1:18 am](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186492) ![5 stars](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-alt-5.svg) Trying this now thanks [Reply](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186492) 1. Imma says: [12 Mar, 2020 at 4:06 am](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186493) Yes, please. Enjoy\! [Reply](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#comment-186493) 5 from 1 vote ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-boil-eggs/#respond) ![](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/about-image.png) ### Meet Imma Hey there! I’m Imma, an all-around mom that’s totally obsessed with Soul food, flavors, and culinary adventures. On a regular day, you’ll see me trying out kitchen hacks, making meal plans, and looking for new ways to make good dishes even better. This is my kind of fun\! 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Readable Markdown	Learn how to boil eggs using my simple tricks for spot-on eggs almost every time. Whatever your preference, soft, medium, or hard, I’ve got you covered. Cooking eggs just got a lot easier. ![How to Boil Eggs is not complicated](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Boil-Eggs.jpg) Eggs have been a breakfast staple almost everywhere. They’re quick, easy, and satisfying. But why does boiling them need to be so complicated? Mornings are already hard, but why make them harder? While I usually wake up early and cheery-eyed, sometimes I’m a little grumpy. The last thing I want to deal with is a bad egg (pun intended). No gray-green ring and no overcooked or undercooked eggs, please. Welcome, my friend, to an easy kitchen skill that has left some of us scratching our heads. I got tired of not knowing how my eggs would turn out, so I did my research. Let me share what I learned. ![Jammy and hard boiled eggs on a plate ready to enjoy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Boiled-Eggs-Hard-or-Jammy.jpg) ## What Makes a Perfectly Boiled Egg What defines a perfectly boiled egg also defines the best wine—your preference. However, most of us can agree on certain characteristics of a spot-on boiled egg. - It shouldn’t have a rubbery egg white - It should peel beautifully without damaging the egg - Egg yolks must not have a gray-green ring - And lastly, peeling them should be quick and easy After that, how hard or soft you want your egg is up to you. - Age. Fresh eggs have a lower success rate than older eggs. So, if you’re making a bunch and want them easy to peel, get the eggs with the closest expiry date. - Backup plan. No matter how good you get at boiling eggs, one or two will end up hard to peel. So, if you need perfect eggs, make extra and use the ones that didn’t make it in egg salad. - Cold vs. hot. Cold eggs carefully lowered into gently boiling water have a higher chance of peeling success than those starting in cold water. But starting with cold eggs and water gives you more even cooking and tender whites. I prefer starting with cold water, but you do you. - Finish off cold. Shock your boiled eggs in ice water for the best final shape. Whatever cooking method you use, keep them in ice water for 15 minutes or in the fridge overnight before peeling. - Peeling. Gently tap cold eggs on the countertop to loosen up the shells. Please avoid rolling them so you don’t break the eggs up. Then, carefully loosen the shells and peel the eggs under water, starting with the air pocket. - On the shell. Peeling hard-boiled eggs is easier than peeling soft-boiled eggs. So, if you’ve got soft eggs, serve them hot, leave them in the shell, and let your guests do the peeling. ## How to Boil Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs ![Heat water, have an ice water bath ready, peel, and enjoy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Boil-Eggs-1-4.jpg) 1. Load the Pot – Place cold eggs in an empty pot large enough to boil them without overcrowding. They should fit comfortably in a single layer with room to move around. Fill the pot with cold water to cover the eggs completely. (Photo 1) 2. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, put the lid on, remove it from the heat, and start your timer. Don’t lift the lid until it’s time to remove the eggs. 3. Cold Water Bath – After your timer goes off, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon or spider. Transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. I add more ice as the eggs heat the water until they’re cool for easier peeling. (Photo 2) 4. Peel as desired. (Photos 3-4) ## Cooking Times for Boiling Eggs - A soft-boiled egg should cook in 4-6 minutes. The white should be set and not slimy. No need to peel these babies; serve them immediately in an egg cup or shot glass. Tap around the top hard enough to crack it, remove the top, and enjoy it with a spoon. - For jammy eggs, gently lower them into boiling water for 8 minutes, then shock them in ice water. - For medium to hard-boiled eggs for egg salad, start with cold water and cold eggs. As soon as the water comes to a simmer, set the timer at 8 minutes for medium and 10 minutes for hard. - Some people cook them in a pressure cooker or steamer. I’ve tried it but wasn’t impressed. The good old-fashioned way works best for me. ## A Time-Saving Make-Ahead Boiled eggs last a week (5 days if you peel them) in the fridge. Make a whole dozen and have them in the fridge ready to ramp up salads, appetizers, and snacks. ![Deviled eggs taking advantage of easy boiling](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Deviled-Eggs.jpg) ## Ways to Use Boiled Eggs They’re paleo, keto, and vegetarian-friendly. [Pickle](https://www.africanbites.com/pickled-eggs/) them, [bake Scotch eggs](https://www.africanbites.com/scotch-eggsbaked-or-fried/), or make deviled eggs. They’re also fantastic for creating a healthy main course salad like [Nicoise](https://www.africanbites.com/nicoise-salad/) and [Caribbean potato salad](https://www.africanbites.com/caribbean-potato-salad/). ## More Boiled Egg Recipes to Explore - [Sausage Egg Casserole](https://www.africanbites.com/sausage-egg-casserole/) - [Chorizo and Eggs](https://www.africanbites.com/chorizo-and-eggs/) - [Egg Salad Sandwich](https://www.africanbites.com/egg-salad-sandwich/) - [Baked Plantain and Eggs](https://www.africanbites.com/baked-plantain-frittatabaked-plantain-and-eggs/) - [Quiche Lorraine](https://www.africanbites.com/quiche-lorraine/)
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