How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven

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Boiling eggs is for your grandma. This way is so deliciously fool-proof that the entire article could be, "Throw them in the oven." But don't do that. Avoid the boiling water and the timers and the fuss and read on.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:
Baking Your Eggs

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Preheat your oven to 325º Fahrenheit (163ºC). If your oven is a little on the weak side or if you're baking a dozen large ones, you might want to vamp it up to 350ºF (177ºC).
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Get your eggs and put them into the muffin tin. If you have a mini muffin tin, even better. They won't roll around as much.
- If you're not using the entirety of the pan, put the eggs in the center. When the weight of the tin is balanced, it's easier to maneuver.
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Once at temperature, put your muffin tin into the oven and set your timer for 30 minutes. Go watch an episode of your favorite TV show, read a chapter of that book you've been meaning to finish, or, heck, jog around the block. Your work here is done. And who said you couldn't cook?
- When you bake eggs, the shells get little brown dots. This is totally fine! When you soak them in water the brown spots should all disappear.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:
Finishing Them Off

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Before time is up, prepare a bowl of ice water large enough to contain the eggs. This keeps the eggs from cooking more and turning that nasty shade of green around the yolk. It'll also speed up the time you'll spend waiting for them to cool down and peel them.
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Immediately put the eggs in the ice water once they are removed from the oven. They'll be very hot -- use tongs to avoid burning your fingers. Let them sit in the cold water for 10 minutes.
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Remove them from the water and peel them. Their peels should just about slide right off. You'll never boil eggs again. Eat them whole, make 'em deviled, turn them into a salad, and save the rest for later.
- Keep this in mind for when Easter comes around! Baking batches of eggs for dying is completely stress-free this way.

Community Q&A

Question

Is there anything wrong with a dark brown spot on an egg?

Community Answer

It's just a spot where it got cooked a little too much, it's fine.
Question

Can I bake them 2 - 3 days in advance and leave them in the shell until I'm ready to use them?

Community Answer

Yes, as long as you keep them refrigerated.
Question

Should the eggs be at room temperature first?

Community Answer

When dealing with recipes containing eggs, you should always use the eggs right out of the fridge unless otherwise specified. Leaving eggs out in the open and waiting for them to reach room temperature is almost always a bad idea.
Question

Do I bake boiled eggs with water in them while cooking?

Community Answer

No, just the eggs by themselves.
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How do I keep the small brown spots off the egg?

Community Answer

Place a very damp dish or hand towel in the tray before placing eggs for baking.
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Should the eggs be at room temperature before putting in the oven?

Community Answer

Yes. In most cases, food should be at room temperature before cooking.
Question

So after I’ve had them in the oven for 30 minutes, removed them and chilled them, peeled the first and it’s obviously not done. Do I put them back in the oven?

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Community Answer

Yes, try putting them back in the oven. However, if they're still raw, try boiling them on the stove.