Perfect Boiled Egg Guide

From soft to hard-boiled, master the precise timing for each egg - every one a perfect creation

Egg Cooking Tips

Precise Timing

Use our timer feature to calculate the optimal cooking time based on egg size and temperature

Perfect Texture

From soft to hard-boiled, three different cooking levels to satisfy your texture preferences

Smart Reminders

Automatic notifications when time's up, plus ice bath cooling tips for perfect boiled eggs

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Egg Cooking Guide

Basic Steps

1

Fill pot with water and bring to a boil

2

Gently place eggs in boiling water, avoid cracking

3

Reduce to medium heat to maintain temperature

4

When time's up, immediately transfer to ice water

5

Cool for 1-2 minutes before gently peeling

Common Questions

What if the egg cracks?

Add a splash of vinegar to the water to prevent egg white leakage and continue cooking

Why is the yolk greenish?

Overcooking or delayed cooling can cause this - control timing and cool promptly

Why are the shells hard to peel?

Very fresh eggs are harder to peel. Use 5-7 day old eggs and cool immediately

Breakfast Soft-Boiled

  • Use room temperature eggs
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes
  • Perfect with toast or sandwich

Salad Medium-Boiled

  • Warm from fridge for 10 minutes
  • Cook for 7-8 minutes
  • Halve for attractive plating

Lunchbox Hard-Boiled

  • Cook a day ahead
  • Cook for 9-10 minutes
  • Cool completely before peeling