How To Crack An Egg Perfectly, Without Getting Shell Everywhere Do you use the edge of the bowl or crack it flat on the countertop? By Kristen Aiken 27/07/2019 08:12am BST ...

If that sounds too advanced, try this other easy way to crack an egg without getting shells in your food. Then again, there’s no shame in rapping it against a countertop and relishing the speed ...

So, make one quick crack along the side of a mixing bowl just big enough for your thumbs, then apply steady force so that crack continues to expand. Don't pull in a jerky way, though-that will make ...

All these methods have one thing in common: They rely on applying just enough force to the center of the egg —the egg equator, if you will—to crack the shell without shattering it.

The INSIDER Summary: The best way to crack an egg without getting shell into your yolk is to crack it on a flat surface. Use a piece of eggshell to fish out any stray shells from your yolk.

Two hands pulling apart a cracked egg - Simpleimages/Getty Images It's a common kitchen mishap: you crack an egg on the rim of a bowl, and when you pull it apart above it, there are tiny shell ...

Any shells will be strained out and your eggs will come out pre-scrambled from the other side (be sure to pre-salt them for best results).

Don't pull in a jerky way, though-that will make the egg shell shatter. Really, this comes down to confidence: steady hands and ability to apply force.