Whether you’re adding them to a salad, Egg Salad Sandwiches, or making Deviled Eggs, knowing how long to boil eggs is a MUST.
The Secret You’ve been waiting for!
After countless attempts to figure out how long to boil eggs perfectly (hot starts, cold starts, cook time, and ice bath time), we’ve learned the best method for boiling eggs. Why is it the best?
NO FAIL! This method works every time, no fail. It’s simple. Just a few added steps is all that’s needed for perfect, no gray around the yolk eggs. Works for Fresh eggs or Older Eggs. We tested this too, and it still works! The main trick is to always use a HOT START.
We have found many methods to make Easy Peel Boiled Eggs, but of those ways, we have our go-to that is the most simple, quick, AND always results in a perfectly boiled egg that peels easily.
How Long to Boil Eggs
If the water is boiling, ladle the eggs into the water, then boil for 15 minutes (ice bath for 5 minutes). We have tried many other ways of doing this (with hot starts), including:
Simmer for 15 minutes – Ice bath for 5 minutes (our top choice) Simmer for 15 minutes – Ice bath for 10 minutes Simmer for 13 minutes – Ice bath for 15 minutes Boil for 8 minutes – turn off the burner and let sit for 10-25 minutes – Ice bath for 15 minutes
All worked, but some took more time than others and some didn’t peel as easily, which is why we stick with the first method. It always works, and the result is PERFECT!
Ingredients
6 large eggs water ice bath – cold water with ice in a bowl
The Perfect Method
For even more methods of eggs that peel easily, check out these Methods for Easy Peel Boiled Eggs.
What can you make with them?
Hard-boiled eggs make a great snack. Simply peel and season with a little salt and pepper. There are also a variety of egg recipes you can make with them. They make great additions to almost any salad!
Egg Salad Deviled Eggs Caesar Salad Easy Chicken Pot Pie Potato Salad Layered Pasta Salad
The possibilities are endless but remember they are great as an after-school snack or for your Easter celebrations! Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
