You’ve probably heard for years that boiling eggs in water is the go-to method—but there’s a better trick that makes peeling way easier and avoids overcooking:
🥚 Never Boil Eggs in Water! Use This Steaming Trick Instead
🔥 Why steam eggs instead of boiling them?
- Easier to peel — even for fresh eggs
- No cracked shells from bouncing in boiling water
- More consistent yolks with less risk of overcooking
🚫 Skip the boiling pot — do this instead:
✅ The Steaming Method
You’ll need:
- A pot with a lid
- A steamer basket or metal strainer
- Cold eggs
- Ice water for cooling
How to do it:
- Add 1 inch of water to the pot and bring it to a boil.
- Place eggs in a steamer basket or metal strainer.
- Set the basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam:
- 12 minutes for hard-boiled
- 7–8 minutes for jammy centers
- 6 minutes for soft-boiled
- Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5–10 minutes.
- Peel — the shells should slide off like magic!
📝 Bonus Tips:
- Use cold eggs straight from the fridge — no need to bring them to room temp.
- Gently crack and roll the eggs before peeling for best results.
- Works great for meal prep, deviled eggs, or egg salad.