A steamer is crucial for easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs. I steam for 9 minutes for a not-fully-cooked center but you can steam for 12 minutes for fully cooked. Place the steamed eggs in an ice bath and transfer to the refrigerator for at least half an hour. This is the most reliable method I’ve found for peelability and consistent doneness.
To add to this, try peeling the eggs under running water in the sink. The water applies gentle pressure to the eggshell to help it release, and doing it in the sink makes cleanup easy.
A steamer is crucial for easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs. I steam for 9 minutes for a not-fully-cooked center but you can steam for 12 minutes for fully cooked. Place the steamed eggs in an ice bath and transfer to the refrigerator for at least half an hour. This is the most reliable method I’ve found for peelability and consistent doneness.
To add to this, try peeling the eggs under running water in the sink. The water applies gentle pressure to the eggshell to help it release, and doing it in the sink makes cleanup easy.