How to Make PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven
I love hard boiled eggs.
Why don’t I make them all the time? Well, the thought of getting a big old pot of water boiling, and then timing the boiling, flame on, flame off, lid on , lid off…. UGH!
Half the time I end up timing something wrong, and end up with over cooked, hard to peel eggs. OMG…. peeling hard boiled eggs is the pits!So when I kept seeing the idea on Pinterest, of hard boiling eggs in the oven, I HAD to give it a try.
Ok people. This is a game changer. Eggs go in the oven for 30 minutes, then in a bowl of ice water to cool. That’s IT! You wanna know the BEST part? The peel practically slides off in one piece. I kid you not!
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Easy peel hard boiled eggs = the best thing ever.
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Here is what you do.
PLEASE DO A TEST RUN with a couple eggs until you figure out the correct cooking temp for your oven.
How to Make PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. If you know your oven runs cooler, try 350 temp. Place eggs in a muffin tin to prevent them from rolling around. Cook for 30 minutes.
- After the 30 minutes, remove eggs from the oven and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. I left them in there for about 10 minutes.
- That’s it! Perfect eggs every time. I have cooked about 4 dozen so far and have had success with EVERY batch. Not an egg lover? Make sure to pin this one for Easter time.. it will be a life saver for coloring eggs 🙂
How to Make PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven
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Ingredients
- Dozen eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325. Some of the posts I found said between 325-350. My eggs turned out perfect at 325. If you know your oven runs cooler, try out a higher temp. Otherwise, go for the 325.
- Place eggs in a muffin tin to prevent them from rolling around.
- Cook for 30 minutes.
- After the 30 minutes, remove eggs from the oven and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.I left them in there for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
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Just tried this out for the first time, and it worked! I had some marks on my eggs, but the taste didn’t change one bit. And they peeled real easy too! Its better to use older eggs, not ones you just bought. It was the first time I wasn’t embarrassed to make deviled eggs cause of the problems I have getting the shells to peel.
I found another website, Alton Brown, that says he places the eggs directly on the rack then turns the oven on, so it sounds like he does not preheat. Have you ever tried it that way or had anyone comment of trying it that way??
I have not Leah. My eggs always turn out great just the way I posted 🙂
Just tried this. Threw half a dozen (not fresh eggs) in my electric KitchenAid oven. Awesome! So easy and perfect. The yolks seem a little tastier done this way. Shells slid right off. Did have a couple of little tiny brown spots on them but for putting in the fridge to peel and snack on or put in a salad not a big deal. Brown spots don’t make them taste any different. Will get a silicone muffin tray for if I want to do Devilled Eggs for entertaining.
Brilliant !
That is great Gail! I am so glad it worked so well for you 🙂
I have a question about the water. Is it to cool the egg down or stop it cooking? I was think of bringing hard boiled eggs to a group breakfast, but I want to keep them warm.
To stop the cooking 🙂
Thanks!