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Easy-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs (3 Ways)

These Easy-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs are a simple, protein-packed snack seasoned with paprika, turmeric and black pepper. Make them using the stovetop, air fryer or Instant Pot, then cool them in an ice bath for eggs that peel cleanly and easily.

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Easy-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Total
Servings 6
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Ingredients

Hard-Boiled Eggs

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of salt, optional
  • Ice and cold water, for ice bath

Equipment

  • Saucepan or pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowl for ice bath
  • Air fryer, optional
  • Instant Pot with trivet, optional

Instructions

Stovetop Method

  1. Fill a saucepan with enough water to completely cover the eggs and bring the water to a full boil.
  2. Carefully lower the cold eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.
  3. Reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil.
  4. Cook for 11–12 minutes for fully set hard-boiled eggs.
  5. Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water.
  6. Let the eggs cool for 5–10 minutes.
  7. Gently tap each egg on the counter and roll it to crack the shell.
  8. Peel under cool running water if needed.
  9. Slice the eggs in half and sprinkle with paprika, turmeric, black pepper and optional salt.

Air Fryer Method

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 250°F, if your model requires preheating.
  2. Place the eggs directly into the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between them.
  3. Air fry for 15–17 minutes.
  4. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5–10 minutes.
  5. Peel, slice and season with paprika, turmeric, black pepper and optional salt.

Instant Pot Method — 5-5-5

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
  2. Place the trivet inside and arrange the eggs on top.
  3. Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
  4. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully release the remaining pressure.
  6. Transfer the eggs immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
  7. Peel, slice and season.

Estimated Nutrition Per Serving

Estimate

Serving size: 1 egg

Calories72 kcal
Protein6 g
Carbohydrates1 g
Fat5 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium62 mg
Saturated Fat2 g

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on brands, portions, substitutions and preparation.

Notes

  • Air fryer temperatures can vary, so test one egg the first time you make them. You may need to adjust the cooking time by 1–2 minutes.
  • For the easiest peeling, the Instant Pot is usually the most consistent method, but the stovetop method works extremely well when you place the eggs directly into already-boiling water.
  • The ice bath is important. Rapidly cooling the eggs stops the cooking process and helps the egg pull away from the inner membrane.
  • Slightly older eggs may peel more easily than extremely fresh eggs.
  • Nutrition is approximate per egg. Paprika, turmeric and black pepper add negligible calories.
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