These Egg Hacks Will Change Your Life

9. Only Crack Eggs on a Level Surface

Price: not specified Goal: Food safety; also, it's simpler. Cracking an egg incorrectly may be the problem if you find that bits of shell end up in your dish after you break it. Crack an egg on a level surface, such as your countertop or tabletop, not the bowl's edge.

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Simply crack eggs on a level surface using Google or Pinterest. Gently hold the egg and quickly tap it on the surface to fully break it (without smashing it). In addition to being simpler and less dirty, this improves food safety. Because salmonella can survive on the outside of the eggshell, shattering it on a level surface reduces contact with the egg's inside.

10. Before putting scrambled eggs in the pan, season them.

Cost: $0* Goal: When seasoning eggs, timing is everything. The right amount of seasoning for scrambled eggs requires time; you don't want to season them too early or too late. Once your eggs are well combined in the bowl, season them.

Before putting scrambled eggs in the pan, season them (@seriouseats/Pinterest). In the pan, don't season them. Additionally, avoid seasoning them too soon since the salt and spices may cause the egg to become runny. Cook your eggs in your nonstick pan as soon as possible after adding your spice.