Dessert

TikTok Egg Boil Recipe

ByMaya bella January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Introduction

This TikTok Egg Boil recipe features perfectly cooked eggs bathed in a rich, flavorful buttery garlic sauce seasoned with Old Bay and a hint of spice. It’s a quick and simple way to elevate everyday boiled eggs into a delicious snack or light meal.

A white bowl filled with four boiled eggs sitting in a thick reddish-brown sauce. Each egg is coated with small bits of garlic or spices, and sprinkled with finely chopped green herbs. The sauce is rich and slightly oily, pooling around the eggs to cover the bottom of the bowl. The eggs have a slightly speckled texture from the seasoning, and the bowl rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

6 eggs
1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup garlic, minced
2¼ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
3 teaspoons light brown sugar
½ heaping teaspoon onion powder
1½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
½ – 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
¾ cup chicken bone or vegetable broth, low sodium
¼ lemon, juiced
Kosher salt, optional (Diamond Crystal brand recommended)
Flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare a bowl with cold water and enough ice cubes to create an icy bath. Set aside.
Step 2: In a medium saucepan, bring enough water to cover the eggs to a rolling boil. Carefully drop eggs into water and boil for 7 minutes for runny yolk or 7½ minutes for a more set yolk.
Step 3: After the desired cooking time, remove eggs from pan and place in the ice bath. Leave submerged for 2 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
Step 4: Peel eggs under slow running water and place them on a paper towel to remove excess water. Set aside.
Step 5: In a large skillet over low heat, melt butter gently—avoid clarifying the butter. Add minced garlic, stir, and cook on low heat for 1 minute.
Step 6: Add Old Bay, brown sugar, onion powder, lemon pepper, paprika, and red chili flakes. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
Step 7: Pour in the broth and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and reduce the mixture for about 6 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 8: Add lemon juice and a splash of water, stir to combine. Taste and season with kosher salt if needed, as Old Bay and lemon pepper contain salt.
Step 9: Place peeled eggs in a bowl and pour the sauce over them. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm, alongside crusty ciabatta bread or jasmine rice if desired.

Tips & Variations

For firmer yolks, boil the eggs for an extra minute or two. Adjust chili flakes to your preferred heat level.
Try using smoked paprika for a deeper, smoky flavor.
Vegetarian option: use vegetable broth instead of chicken bone broth.
Serve with toasted baguette slices for extra crunch.

Storage

Store the sauced eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave-safe dish or warm them in a skillet over low heat to avoid drying out. The sauce may thicken when chilled—add a splash of broth or water to loosen it when reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a white bowl filled with four soft-boiled eggs covered in a thick, rich reddish-brown sauce. Three whole eggs are sprinkled with finely chopped green herbs and small bits of reddish seasoning on the surface. One egg is cut in half, revealing a bright orange, glossy, slightly runny yolk inside a smooth white egg white. The sauce surrounding the eggs has a slightly oily texture with scattered green herbs on top. The bowl sits on a white marbled texture surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use leftover hard-boiled eggs for this recipe?

Yes, you can use pre-cooked hard-boiled eggs. Gently reheat them in the sauce to let the flavors absorb without overcooking the eggs.

What is Old Bay seasoning?

Old Bay is a classic seasoning blend made from celery salt, paprika, black pepper, and other spices. It adds a zesty, slightly spicy flavor that complements seafood, poultry, and egg dishes well.