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The Sun
04-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
The EXACT temperature and cooking time you need to make the perfect boiled egg in the air fryer
A SELF-DESCRIBED 'boiled egg queen' has shared the exact time and temperature you need on your air fryer to cook the perfect one. Ella explained that she'd never realised you could use the cooking device for eggs, so it was a game changer when she figured it out. 4 4 And after some experimenting, she found the ideal cooking temperature and length for eggs. She then took to TikTok to share her top tip - cooking the eggs at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. "I could eat boiled eggs for the rest of my life," she said. "Let me introduce you to the perfect boiled egg!" After cooking the eggs, Ella took it out and placed it in a bowl of cold water to cool them down. She then attempted her usual way of peeling the eggs - taught to her by her grandmother - tapping the shell before rolling it. However, the hack didn't work, which Ella said was probably down to the fact it was cooked in the air fryer. "The air fryer egg though," she added, after breaking it apart to show the perfectly runny yolk and firm white. "The only life hack you need," she captioned the video. "My initial thought was just because you can..." one person commented on the TikTok. I've figured out how to make the perfect fried eggs - it's so simple, works every time and you don't even need any oil "Does it mean you should?! "But my flabber was ghasted when it didn't explode and was still gooey! "Every day is a school day!" "No way!! I'm trying this for sure," another added. "You telling it it doesn't explode?" a third questioned. "I tried microwaving and it almost launched my microwave door into orbit." Rise of the air fryer Air fryers have maintained their spot as the most popular kitchen gadget in the UK last year. Annual sales figures from Lakeland show sales of air fryers were up 1,175% on last year – when they were already soaring in popularity – as households continue their efforts to save energy on standard ovens. The retailer said: 'In previous years, their popularity could be attributed to consumers seeking healthier cooking options and fast cooking times. 'However, with the cost-of-living crisis continuing, air fryers have a renewed appeal as an efficient alternative to oven cooking.' The only other products that 'shaped the year' were heated airers – with sales up 51% – and heated textiles, such as heated throws and ponchos, Lakeland said, as households bought gadgets as an alternative to expensive dryers and central and electric heaters. While others took to the comments section to share their own hacks for successfully peeling eggs. "Crack the top small and bottom larger," one wrote. "Blow the egg HARD from the top. "You gotta get a firm grip on the egg with your hands and put the top of the egg really close to your mouth. "Like you're trying to blow a balloon." "Use a spoon to peel an egg... game changer!" another insisted. "If you peel boiled eggs under water it peels even smoother. Like sooo smooth," a third commented.
Health Line
16-06-2025
- General
- Health Line
Hard vs. Soft: How Long Does It Take to Boil an Egg?
You can boil a soft yolk large egg for 6 minutes. For a classic hard-boil, cook them for up to 13 minutes. Smaller eggs cook faster and they may need to cook longer at higher altitudes. Boiled eggs are an inexpensive and delicious way to add high-quality protein and a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to your diet. Eggs are as versatile as they are nutritious, and many home chefs consider knowing how to boil them an essential part of their skill set. Whether your sights are set on a hard-boil or you prefer a soft, runny yolk, the secret to mastering the art of egg boiling is timing. This article explains how long you should boil eggs for them to turn out perfectly every time. A note on food safety infants, young children, older adults, and pregnant and immunocompromised people should avoid or exercise caution when eating soft-boiled eggs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises that these groups only eat fully cooked eggs. Boiling time varies When it comes to boiling eggs, the optimal cooking time primarily depends on your taste preferences and what you're planning to use them for. For instance, a fully cooked, hard-boiled egg is ideal as an on-the-go snack or in egg salad. But a boiled egg with a soft, sticky yolk is a perfect way to garnish a slice of toast, crunchy salad, or bowl of homemade ramen. Regardless of your desired result, start by filling a large pot with enough water to cover the eggs completely. There's no limit to how many eggs you can boil at once, as long as each one is fully submerged in water while cooking. Next, bring the water to full boil, and then reduce the heat so the water is just simmering. Carefully place your eggs into the water and increase the heat to bring the water back to a slow, rolling boil. Make sure the water doesn't bubble too vigorously, as doing so will reduce the risk of the shells cracking. Use the following guide to decide how long to boil your eggs: 6 minutes: This length allows for a soft, runny yolk and firm white. 8 minutes: The yolk is jammy and soft but not liquid. 10 minutes: The eggs are mostly cooked through but slightly soft in the center. 12 to 13 minutes: This amount of time will result in fully hard-boiled eggs that are not over-cooked. Note that these suggested cooking times apply to standard, large eggs. Smaller ones will cook quicker while larger ones will need extra time. After cooking, you can either serve the eggs right away or place them under cold running water to halt the cooking process. Although an over-cooked egg isn't dangerous to eat, it may have an undesirable rubbery and tough texture. More ways to 'boil' an egg Although it may seem counterintuitive, you can achieve the same taste and quality of boiled eggs without boiling them at all. Steaming If you don't like waiting for a pot of water to boil but still want to enjoy a hard-boiled egg, steaming whole eggs is another way to achieve the same taste and quality of a boiled egg using much less water. Simply fill a pot with 1 to 2 inches of water, then insert a steamer basket and heat the water until it boils. Carefully place your eggs in the basket, cover the pot, and steam them for 5 to 6 minutes for a soft-boiled egg and about 12 minutes for a hard-boiled one. Similarly to when you boil eggs, you can promptly cool them under cold running water or place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process once they're ready. Pressure cooking Part of the appeal of pressure cooking is how it simplifies some arduous culinary tasks, and boiling eggs is no exception. Add 1 cup of water to your pressure cooker and insert a steamer basket. Place your eggs into the basket, depending on the size of your cooker, and secure the lid. For soft-boiled eggs, cook on the low-pressure setting for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on how soft you like the yolk. For hard-boiled eggs, increase the cooking time to 7 to 8 minutes. When your timer goes off, manually release the pressure valve on the lid and allow all the steam to escape. Carefully open the lid and place the eggs into an ice bath or cool them under cold running water. Note that this method is intended for electric pressure cookers and might require some experimentation. The cooking time may need to be adjusted depending on the model of the pressure cooker and how many eggs you cook at one time. Baking Baking is another method for achieving a perfect boiled egg and it requires no water at all. First, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Then, place one whole egg into each cup of a muffin pan. For a soft, runny yolk, bake for about 22 minutes, and for a firm hard boil, bake for 30 minutes. Submerge the eggs in an ice bath or under cold running water after baking to stop the cooking process. How to adjust boiling times for high altitude Due to changes in atmospheric pressure, water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes than it does at sea level. This means that boiling eggs in a high-altitude region may require an increased cooking time. A general rule of thumb is that if you live at or above 3,000 feet (915 meters), increase the cooking time by about 1 minute for each additional 1,000 feet (305 meters) in elevation. For example, if you live at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,525 meters) and want to make a soft-boiled egg, increase the boiling time from 7 minutes to 9 minutes. Takeaway Boiled eggs are a tasty and nutritious staple to have on hand, but the boiling time varies depending on the desired outcome. For a soft yolk, boil large eggs for about 6 minutes. For a classic hard-boil, cook them for up to 13 minutes. Keep in mind that smaller eggs cook faster and that you may need to cook for longer at higher altitudes due to changes in atmospheric pressure. If boiling isn't your preferred method of cooking, you can also try baking, steaming, or pressure cooking whole eggs for the same result.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Are boiled eggs good for you? Here's what experts have to say.
If you're after a nutrient-dense breakfast, boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to pack in a few essential nutrients –from antioxidants to B vitamins to choline. Because you're not adding extra oils or fats into the cooking process, boiled eggs are considered to be one of the healthiest kinds of eggs to eat, says Jeremy O'Neal, a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management, and licensed dietitian nutritionist specialist in the UI Health Bariatric Surgery Program. All around, boiled eggs are a low calorie, protein-rich food. What else is there to know about this breakfast staple? We asked the experts to break down all the nutrients found in boiled eggs, how much protein they actually contain and why (for most people) they're a great food to incorporate into an everyday, balanced diet. One large boiled egg contains 72 calories, nearly 5 grams of fat and around 1.5 grams of saturated fat, says O'Neal. Eggs, and egg yolks in particular, pack a punch with vitamins and minerals. They're a good source of vitamin A, B vitamins, riboflavin, folate, iron and zinc, he says. Eggs are also one of the best sources of choline, a mineral that's especially important during pregnancy because it supports the production of acetylcholine, which helps with muscular contractions, he says. Choline has also shown to be important in promoting cognitive function in older adults, says Dr. Amar Dave, a lifestyle medicine specialist with MedStar Health. There's around 6 to 7 grams of protein in one large boiled egg, says O'Neal. Boiled eggs are protein-rich, though you can't rely on them alone to meet all your daily protein needs (which is essential for muscle growth and recovery). Your protein intake depends on two factors: your body weight, and how much you exercise. For adults, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein is at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, according to Harvard Health. So, if someone weighs 180 pounds, it's recommended they eat around 65 grams of protein a day, says O'Neal. If you're someone who's very active, you're going to need to consume a bit more protein than the average person, somewhere between 1.2 grams to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. If you're pregnant, it's also recommended your protein intake be higher than average, around 1.1 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, he says. What are seed oils? What you need to know about the food group deemed the 'hateful eight' In the context of a balanced diet, for most people, it's perfectly fine to eat two to three boiled eggs per day if you wanted to, says O'Neal. The Dietary Guidelines for America 2020-2025 recommends eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy (or soy as an alternative), healthy oils and protein-rich foods. It's especially important to diversify your protein sources, says Dave. To help meet your protein goals, consider incorporating a mix of lean meats, poultry and eggs. As for plant-based protein sources, he recommends eating foods like steel cut oats, legumes, seeds, lentils and tofu. Noted: Building muscle requires a higher protein intake. But eating too much protein isn't safe. If you have high cholesterol, you may have heard you should either limit your intake of eggs, or avoid eating them entirely. The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O'Neal. One large egg contains approximately 200 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, according to the USDA's Food Data Central. 'Eggs are definitely a larger source of dietary cholesterol, but the association between regular dietary cholesterol consumption, and then high (blood) cholesterol and coronary artery disease, has not been well proven,' says Dave. The relationship between dietary and blood cholesterol has been up for debate for decades, and according to a 2022 review published in Nutrients, recent research still hasn't been able to establish a direct link. So, if you're someone who's at risk for high cholesterol, it's probably more important to turn your attention to the amount of saturated fat that a boiled egg contains. That's because diets high in saturated fat are strongly correlated with high blood cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, says Dave. However, even if you have high cholesterol, it still doesn't mean you need to avoid boiled eggs full stop. If you're following a balanced dietary pattern that limits your intake of saturated fat in other areas, like swapping red meats for lean meat, avoiding ultra-processed foods and instead eating lots of vegetables, boiled eggs could (in moderation) could be a nutritious, protein-rich addition to your diet, O'Neal says. And as always, if you have any dietary concerns, talk to your healthcare provider to discuss an eating pattern that supports your individual health needs. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are boiled eggs good for you? Plus, what to know about the calories.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Are boiled eggs good for you? Here's what experts have to say.
If you're after a nutrient-dense breakfast, boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to pack in a few essential nutrients –from antioxidants to B vitamins to choline. Because you're not adding extra oils or fats into the cooking process, boiled eggs are considered to be one of the healthiest kinds of eggs to eat, says Jeremy O'Neal, a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management, and licensed dietitian nutritionist specialist in the UI Health Bariatric Surgery Program. All around, boiled eggs are a low calorie, protein-rich food. What else is there to know about this breakfast staple? We asked the experts to break down all the nutrients found in boiled eggs, how much protein they actually contain and why (for most people) they're a great food to incorporate into an everyday, balanced diet. One large boiled egg contains 72 calories, nearly 5 grams of fat and around 1.5 grams of saturated fat, says O'Neal. Eggs, and egg yolks in particular, pack a punch with vitamins and minerals. They're a good source of vitamin A, B vitamins, riboflavin, folate, iron and zinc, he says. Eggs are also one of the best sources of choline, a mineral that's especially important during pregnancy because it supports the production of acetylcholine, which helps with muscular contractions, he says. Choline has also shown to be important in promoting cognitive function in older adults, says Dr. Amar Dave, a lifestyle medicine specialist with MedStar Health. There's around 6 to 7 grams of protein in one large boiled egg, says O'Neal. Boiled eggs are protein-rich, though you can't rely on them alone to meet all your daily protein needs (which is essential for muscle growth and recovery). Your protein intake depends on two factors: your body weight, and how much you exercise. For adults, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein is at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, according to Harvard Health. So, if someone weighs 180 pounds, it's recommended they eat around 65 grams of protein a day, says O'Neal. If you're someone who's very active, you're going to need to consume a bit more protein than the average person, somewhere between 1.2 grams to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. If you're pregnant, it's also recommended your protein intake be higher than average, around 1.1 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, he says. What are seed oils? What you need to know about the food group deemed the 'hateful eight' In the context of a balanced diet, for most people, it's perfectly fine to eat two to three boiled eggs per day if you wanted to, says O'Neal. The Dietary Guidelines for America 2020-2025 recommends eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy (or soy as an alternative), healthy oils and protein-rich foods. It's especially important to diversify your protein sources, says Dave. To help meet your protein goals, consider incorporating a mix of lean meats, poultry and eggs. As for plant-based protein sources, he recommends eating foods like steel cut oats, legumes, seeds, lentils and tofu. Noted: Building muscle requires a higher protein intake. But eating too much protein isn't safe. If you have high cholesterol, you may have heard you should either limit your intake of eggs, or avoid eating them entirely. The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O'Neal. One large egg contains approximately 200 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, according to the USDA's Food Data Central. 'Eggs are definitely a larger source of dietary cholesterol, but the association between regular dietary cholesterol consumption, and then high (blood) cholesterol and coronary artery disease, has not been well proven,' says Dave. The relationship between dietary and blood cholesterol has been up for debate for decades, and according to a 2022 review published in Nutrients, recent research still hasn't been able to establish a direct link. So, if you're someone who's at risk for high cholesterol, it's probably more important to turn your attention to the amount of saturated fat that a boiled egg contains. That's because diets high in saturated fat are strongly correlated with high blood cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, says Dave. However, even if you have high cholesterol, it still doesn't mean you need to avoid boiled eggs full stop. If you're following a balanced dietary pattern that limits your intake of saturated fat in other areas, like swapping red meats for lean meat, avoiding ultra-processed foods and instead eating lots of vegetables, boiled eggs could (in moderation) could be a nutritious, protein-rich addition to your diet, O'Neal says. And as always, if you have any dietary concerns, talk to your healthcare provider to discuss an eating pattern that supports your individual health needs. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are boiled eggs good for you? Plus, what to know about the calories.
