How to Make the Perfect 9-Minute Egg Ingredients Large eggs (as many as you like) Instructions Boil water. Bring a medium pot of water to a gentle boil—not a raging one, just a steady bubble.
Lower the eggs in gently. Use a spoon or spider strainer to avoid cracking.
Boil for exactly 9 minutes. Set a timer. This gives you a custardy yolk with fully set whites—no runny center, no chalky edge.
Ice bath immediately. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and cool for 5 minutes to stop the cooking and make peeling easier.
Peel and enjoy. Crack gently and peel under running water if needed. Slice and serve warm or cold with salt and a little smoked paprika.
Tips:
For fridge-cold eggs or XL size, go 9:30 for that perfect center. Store peeled eggs in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, submerge in hot (not boiling) water for 30–45 seconds. Serving Ideas:
Add to grain bowls, tuck into a wrap, nestle over noodles, or just salt it and snack. It’s the versatile MVP of real-life cooking.