Hard-Boiled Egg Tip: Easy Peeling
Here's a trick to have the shells of your hard-boiled eggs pop right off. It can be so frustrating when you peel one and you lose half the egg because it sticks to the shell. I know there are lots of tricks for this, but I find this tip works best. Easy-to-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs 1 . Before boiling your water to cook the egg, tap the big end of the egg on the counter or a hard surface, cracking it just barely to access the tiny air pocket there. Do not crack the pointy end. 2 . Boil as usual. While it is boiling, the egg will release the membrane that's between it and the inside of the shell. When it's time to peel the egg, the shell will come off so easily and none of your egg will stick to the shell. They come out perfect every time. Happy peeling! ~ Dana Printable Cooking Tip Page copyright 2025, Dana Meier, My Olde Country Home Dana Meier is a caterer, cookbook author, online content creator and purveyor of historic crafts in Washington state. Her first cookbook was pu...