Introduction

There’s nothing quite like a soft-boiled egg. It’s a simple, healthy meal that can be eaten on its own or used in countless different recipes. The only thing you need to know is how long it takes to cook one. Boiling eggs is easy enough, but how long should you let them sit in the water? What about eggs at room temperature versus cold ones? There are many factors that play into how long your boiled egg will take to cook. But don’t worry! We’ve got all the answers here for you:

Time

The time it takes to boil an egg depends on how you are boiling the egg. For a soft boiled egg, 5 minutes is enough. For a hard boiled egg, 10 minutes is enough and for medium boiled eggs 6 minutes is ideal.

Method

To boil an egg, place it in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then remove from the heat. Let sit for the desired time (usually around 10 minutes), then cool in cold water or under running water before peeling.

Egg Size

The size of your egg will have a big impact on how long it takes to cook. Smaller eggs take less time than larger ones, so if you’re looking for a soft-boiled egg that’s ready in two minutes, go with a medium-sized one instead of one that’s extra large or jumbo.

On the other hand, if you want to poach an egg (which requires longer cooking), then go ahead and use an extra-large egg; it’ll be just as delicious!

If you’re making an omelette, use small eggs–they’ll cook up quickly enough without turning rubbery from overdoing it on the heat. And finally: sandwiches are best served with regular old medium-sized eggs because they hold together well without being too chewy or runny when cut into quarters later on down the road after being refrigerated overnight (or longer).

Boiled eggs can be ready in as little as 6 minutes.

Boiled eggs can be cooked in a variety of ways. The most common way to boil an egg is on the stovetop in water, but there are other options as well:

• Electric or stovetop egg cookers that automatically shut off when your eggs are done
• Microwave ovens (although these tend not to give you the best results)
• Pressure cookers

Conclusion

The time it takes to cook a boiled egg depends on how long you boil it, the size of the egg and how hard you boil it. If you want your eggs cooked quickly, then try boiling them for only 6 minutes or less. You can also use this method if you want them soft-boiled rather than hard-boiled so that they’re easier to peel afterwards!