How to Boil Eggs

One way to enjoy these fresh, farm eggs is to hard boil them. Read on to learn how to make hard boiled eggs using a variety of methods.

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: -12 Eggs

Calories: 1kcal

Author: S Jones

Ingredients

6 -12 Eggs
Water

Instructions

Stovetop in a Pot

The most common way to boil eggs is on the stovetop. First, place your eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and fill with water until the eggs are fully covered.
Add 1 TBSP of salt and ¼ cup of white vinegar to the water. Or, add 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda to the water.
Add the lid and then turn the heat to high until the water is at a rolling boil.
Turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit in the hot water.
The time to cook the eggs differs as to how hard boiled you want them.
Soft Boiled Eggs - Cook for 3 Minutes
Medium Boiled Eggs - Cook for 6 Minutes
Hard Boiled Eggs - Cook for 12 Minutes
Once done, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice-bath for a few minutes.
Drain and peel the eggs.

Steaming on the Stovetop

Place a steamer basket into your saucepan.
Fill in the saucepan with water up to the bottom of the steamer basket.
Bring the water to a boil and place the eggs into the steamer basket.
Place the lid on the basket. The time to cook the eggs differs as to how hard boiled you want them.
Soft Boiled Eggs - Cook for 6 Minutes
Medium Boiled Eggs - Cook for 10 Minutes
Hard Boiled Eggs - Cook for 14 Minutes
Once done, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice-bath for a few minutes.
Drain and peel the eggs.

Boiling Eggs in the Microwave

Add eggs to a deep bowl and cover with water.
Add ½ teaspoon of salt for each egg you have submerged in the bowl. DO NOT FORGET THIS STEP.
Microwave the eggs for 4 minutes.
Let the eggs sit in the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute.
Microwave the eggs again for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Fill another bowl with ice and water or really cold water.
Once done, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice-bath for a few minutes.
Drain and peel the eggs.

Hard Boil Eggs in a Slow Cooker

Start by placing the eggs you want to boil in a single layer in the slow cooker and cover with water.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
Turn the slow cooker onto high and cook for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
Once done, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice-bath for a few minutes.
Drain and peel the eggs.

Boil Eggs in an Instant Pot

Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
Place the trivet in the pot.
Add your eggs, I usually do 6 - 12 eggs.
Quick Release Method - Use the manual setting, and set the timer on high for 7 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before releasing the steam.
Natural Release Method - Use the manual setting, and set the time on high for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before releasing the steam.
Once done, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice-bath for a few minutes.
Drain and peel the eggs.

Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven

Preheat oven to 163˚C (325˚F).
Place one egg into each hole in a muffin tin or a silicon tray.
Place the tray in the oven and cook for 30 minutes.
Once done, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice-bath for a few minutes.
Drain and peel the eggs.

Boil Eggs in an Air Fryer

Place the eggs in the air fryer basket. Cook at 120˚C (250˚F) for 15 - 20 minutes. Time will vary depending on the wattage of the air fryer.
Once done, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice-bath for a few minutes.
Drain and peel the eggs.

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Nutrition

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