The Foolproof Trick for Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time

Where you break the shell is just as important as how you break it.

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Hard-boiled eggs are the ultimate on-the-go protein source.

Still, as convenient as hard-boiled eggs can be, peeling them can be a nightmare.

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There’s often an air pocket that will help release the shell.

Then crack it all over.

What Is the Air Pocket in an Egg?

Closeup view of fingers peeling a boiled egg from the wide bottom end

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This pocket forms after the egg is laid, and it expands as the egg ages.

Thanks to the gradual build-up of heat, the air pocket also expands when you hard-boil the egg.

This small gap is why cracking the shell at the wider end can help lift it away more easily.

She suggests rinsing the eggs under cold water and peeling them while theyre still warm.

Rinse again to remove any stray bits of shell."