Can You Freeze Boiled Eggs?

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While boiled eggs will last for a few weeks in the fridge, is preserving them long-term in the freezer possible? If so, how do you go about it?

How to Freeze Boiled Eggs

If you want to freeze your boiled eggs, you will need to peel them and remove the yolk from the inside. The egg whites go rubbery when frozen, so eating them fresh or discard them before freezing is best.

Here’s how you can freeze the yolks of your boiled eggs.

1. Allow to Cool: After boiling your eggs, you will need to leave them to cool before peeling and freezing them. You should never put warm boiled eggs directly in the fridge or freezer.
2. Peel: Crack the outer shell of your boiled egg and peel the shell off. Once you’re left with your whites, rinse them under the tap to remove any small pieces of shell clinging to their outer layer.
3. Scoop out Yolk: Carefully split your egg whites with a knife and scoop out the yolks.
4. Place in a Freezer Bag: Place your egg yolks into a freezer-safe bag. It’s fine to freeze them together.
5. Label and Freeze: Write the date you boiled your eggs, as well as their use by date, on the front of the freezer-safe bags. Remember, you can freeze boiled eggs for up to 3 months. 

3 Tips for Freezing Boiled Eggs

Now you know how to freeze them, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing boiled eggs to have the best results:

Avoid the White
While it’s not advisable to freeze egg whites, it’s technically safe. Generally speaking, however, people don’t enjoy eggs that have gone hard and rubbery, so we advise against freezing boiled egg whites.

Store in the Fridge Instead
Boiling eggs is an excellent way to preserve them, as they can last up to two weeks in the fridge after being boiled. If you notice a distinct smell emanating from your boiled eggs, you should throw them away.

The Shell Won’t Help
While some people think leaving the shell on boiled eggs will preserve them for longer, it doesn’t make a difference. Whether you leave the shell on or peel your eggs, they will still be fine for up to two weeks in the fridge.

How Long Can You Freeze Boiled Eggs?

You can freeze the yolk of boiled eggs for around 3 months.

Some sources tell you it’s possible to freeze egg yolk for up to six months, but in our experience, we’d advise you to use them within three for best results.

Depending on how you plan to use your egg yolks, you might benefit from freezing them in small batches or individual portions, so you can easily remove whatever you need at any given time.

How Do You Defrost Boiled Eggs?

To defrost your boiled egg yolks, you will need to remove them from the freezer and place them in the fridge for a few hours while they thaw.

It’s best not to defrost boiled egg yolks at room temperature, as this can cause the growth of harmful bacteria.

If you’re adding your egg yolk to smoothies or to a particular recipe, it’s possible to use it straight from frozen.

Can You Refreeze Boiled Eggs?

We wouldn’t recommend freezing boiled egg yolks more than once. If you return them to the freezer after thawing, you will find that they may go mushy and may even taste slightly off.

As for egg whites, we discourage you from freezing them in the first place, let alone twice!

Do Boiled Eggs Freeze Well?

It’s fair to say that boiled eggs don’t freeze very well, as the whites go rubbery and tough during freezing.

That being said, the yolks freeze well, so if you’re prepared to remove the yolk and discard the shell and whites, you will be able to freeze your boiled egg yolks for up to three months.

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