How To Boil Eggs

Wondering how to boil eggs perfectly? Our comprehensive guide will ensure your boiled eggs are perfect, every time.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword hard boiled eggs, how long boiling eggs, how to boil eggs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 63kcal

Bring a pot/saucepan of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, place eggs in the water with a slotted spoon.
Boil the eggs according to the times below for desired doneness:
Soft-boiled eggs: 5-6 minutes.
Jammy eggs: 7 minutes.
Firm egg whites with creamy egg yolks: 8-9 minutes.
Hard-boiled eggs: 10-12 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the eggs then add to an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water) and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
Tap the egg on the counter, creating cracks all over the shell, then carefully peel.
Discard the shells and serve with your favorite condiments or use in a recipe.