Perfect Boiled Egg Timer

Discover the optimal cooking time for perfectly boiled eggs with our interactive visual guide

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💡 Note: This calculation assumes the water is boiling before adding the eggs

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Description

Raw egg with liquid white and yolk

Egg White

Liquid

Egg Yolk

Completely liquid

💡 Chef Tip

Start timing once the water reaches a rolling boil and eggs are added!

🥚 Quick Reference

• 1-2 min: Very Soft (runny yolk)
• 3-4 min: Soft (runny yolk)
• 5-7 min: Medium (jammy yolk)
• 8-9 min: Medium-Hard (jammy-firm yolk)
• 10-12 min: Hard (firm yolk)
• 12 min+: Overcooked