7 Easy Tricks To Peel Eggs Like A Pro

By: Somdatta Saha

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Eggs are a true lifesaver. Whether it is breakfast or a random snack break, a boiled egg can sort you out any time.

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But peeling them is where the drama starts. Do it wrong, and you get dents, broken whites, and pure chaos.

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If this sounds familiar, try these simple kitchen hacks to get smooth, cleanly peeled boiled eggs every single time.

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Drop In Hot Water

Start by placing eggs in already boiling water. This speeds things up and stops the shell from clinging to the egg.

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The Ice Bath Method

Right after boiling, move the eggs to ice water for five minutes. This helps the whites pull away from the shell.

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Boiling With Baking Soda

Adding baking soda to boiling water changes the pH level. That loosens the shell from the whites quite a bit.

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Swirl And Crack

Take a jar, add some water and the egg, then swirl. The motion makes micro-cracks that help with easy peeling.

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Roll And Peel

Roll a boiled egg gently on a chopping board using your palm. It cracks just enough for the shell to slip off.

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Roll And Tap

Drain the hot water and shake the pan to crack the shells. Then tap the wider end and peel from there smoothly.

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Chill To Peel

Cool your boiled eggs in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or even overnight. It makes peeling much less messy.

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For some interesting boiled egg recipes

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