Giannino Angelo, chef: "Cook eggs 11 minutes for a softer yolk, or exactly 12 for a firm one"

A two-timer method lets you choose between a slightly softer or fully set yolk, then stops the cooking with an immediate ice-water bath.

Por Redacción HolyCook · October 24, 2026 · Giannino Angelo, chef (@angelo.giannino) en Instagram

Giannino Angelo, a chef who shares his recipes on Instagram, turns hard-boiled eggs into a one-minute decision. Cook an egg for 11 minutes for a slightly softer yolk, or exactly 12 minutes for a fully set one, then move it straight into ice water. His side-by-side comparison makes the difference easy to choose before you start.

The recipe is among the most imported on HolyCook recently, with seven imports. Giannino’s method gives you a clear way to match the yolk to the result you want, whether you are serving the eggs as they are or using them in a filled-egg salad.

Eleven minutes for softer yolks, 12 for fully set eggs

Giannino removes one egg at the 11-minute mark because he prefers its yolk slightly softer than the 12-minute version. Leave the egg in for the final minute when you need the yolk completely set. That small choice can help you plan the texture before slicing eggs into a dish, rather than treating every boiled egg as identical.

For the firmer result, Giannino insists on stopping at 12 minutes, with no extra minute in the pot. The timer is therefore the key tool: set it as cooking resumes and take each egg out at its own chosen mark. If you want a different egg technique, this microwave poached egg method follows another tightly timed approach.

Giannino Angelo’s timing sequence, step by step

The immediate ice-water transfer is part of Giannino’s finish, not an optional delay. By preparing the bowl before the eggs go in, you can move each one without losing the precise 11- or 12-minute distinction. Once peeled, Giannino optionally seasons his eggs with salt, black pepper, oregano and extra-virgin olive oil.

The dark yolk is his overcooking warning, not proof of toxicity

Giannino contrasts his timed eggs with one he had cooked previously whose yolk had darkened, using that appearance as the result he wants to avoid. It is a visual reminder to respect the timer, especially the 12-minute limit, but it does not establish a toxicity claim. With the timer and ice bath ready, you can repeat the texture you chose and avoid leaving the eggs cooking beyond it.

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