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The Egg Timer blog.
Egg Timer is an iPhone and Apple Watch app for timing boiled chicken eggs. It calculates cooking time from the egg’s carton size or exact weight, its starting temperature, and the yolk you want: liquid, soft, or firm.
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Guide
Read postBoiled Egg Time Chart: How Long to Boil an Egg by Size
How long to boil an egg for a runny, jammy, or hard yolk. Exact times for small to extra large eggs, straight from the fridge or at room temperature.
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Guide
Read postWhy a Boiled Egg Keeps Cooking After the Timer
Stop a boiled egg from firming further after the timer. Prepare cold water first, cool promptly, and change one part of your method on the next attempt.
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Guide
Read postHow to Use an Egg Timer on Apple Watch
Use a known duration in Apple Watch Timers or calculate one from egg size, temperature, and yolk preference. Start the countdown at the same cooking step.
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Comparison
Read postFridge-Cold vs Room-Temperature Eggs for Boiling
Compare fridge-cold and warmer eggs for boiling. Keep the starting temperature and cooking method consistent, then adjust the time from your result.
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Guide
Read postDoes Egg Size Change Boiling Time?
Learn why small, medium, large, and extra-large eggs may need different boiling times and how to make a practical adjustment.
Get the yolk you had in mind.
Free to download on the App Store.
