How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs are very easy to cook! With this guide, make perfect ones every time!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Hard-boiled eggs

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Ice Bath 5 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Servings eggs

Calories 63kcal

Author Catalina Castravet

Place eggs in a large saucepan in one layer.
Cover them with cold tap water by 1 inch.
Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
Now pay attention and when the water has reached a boiling point, set the timer based on how you want the eggs cooked. Usually, boil for 6 - 7 minutes over medium-high heat for perfect hard-boiled eggs.
For runny eggs - 3 minutes.
For soft-boiled eggs - 4 minutes.
For slightly soft-boiled eggs - 5 minutes.
For firm soft-boiled eggs - 6 minutes.
For creamy hard-boiled eggs - 7 minutes.
For firm yet still creamy hard-boiled eggs - 8 minutes.
For very firm, hard-boiled eggs - 9 minutes.
Once done, using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl with ice-cold water (or place them in a bowl under cold running water) and let them cool for a couple of minutes.
Peel and serve the eggs sprinkled some paprika or chives on top.

If you want ones that are easy to peel, buy eggs that are more than a week old. Older ones are easier to peel due to their higher pH.
To determine whether an egg is raw or hard-cooked, swirl it. If it swirled slowly, then, it is raw. Otherwise, it is already hard-cooked.
With this dish, you can make a ton of recipes for salads, spreads, and pasta dishes.