how long should eggs stay in ice water before peeling
The ice water will also cause the egg to contract and pull away from the shell which will make it easier to peel. Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes. If you live in a climate where tap water runs very cold, you can run cold water over the eggs for five minutes rather than preparing an ice bath.f the eggs sit in the hot water too long, they will over cook and end up with a green yolk. Extra large eggs will need 18 minutes to fully cook, large eggs need 15 minutes, and medium eggs need 12 minutes.