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The egg market is going to be worth a whopping $16.20 billion by 2028, according to expert forecasts. Eggs are big business, not just in America, but around the world, and there is a simple reason for that. Eggs are delicious and nutritious, and they are also a filling source of protein and vitamins.
Next time you pick up a pack of eggs from Kroger or whatever local grocery store you use, consider trying one of the “egg hacks” on this list. These hacks range from cooking tips to skincare tricks (no, really!) to stuff you can do with eggshells. Read on to see all the wonderful things you can do with eggs to get the biggest bang for your buck.

1. How To Make Dreamy Cloud Eggs

Cost: $10 to make*
Purpose: Makes this viral, dreamy dish
Cloud eggs are a delicious, pretty dish that, when made correctly, makes for a yellow yolk floating on a fluffy “cloud” of egg whites. This dish went viral on TikTok and Instagram, and it is surprisingly easy to make.

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You can find the full recipe on the Food Network, which says that making cloud eggs won’t take longer than twenty minutes. It may take a few tries to get this recipe, for which you need nonstick cooking spray, four large eggs, and kosher salt, right, but, once you get the hang of it, it’s easy.

2. Check If Your Eggs Are Fresh

Cost: $0*
Purpose: To check eggs’ freshness without cracking them open
This hack won’t cost a thing, and all you have to do is find a glass of water. While we’ve all picked up a pack of eggs at Walmart or another grocery store before, some of us tend to question the expiration dates on the pack.

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This hack will tell you if your eggs are fresh or not. Take an egg and place it into a glass of water. If it sinks to the bottom, lying on its side, it’s fresh. If it sinks and stands on its top or bottom, the eggs are older, but you can still eat them. Floating eggs are a no-go, as that means they are no longer fresh and should be tossed.

3. Make An Egg White Face Mask

Cost: $7*
Purpose: Makes a moisturizing face mask for cheap
We did promise you skincare tips, and we’re delivering. You can make an egg white mask that will hydrate and moisturize your skin, and all you need is to beat egg whites until they are stiff, white, and foamy.

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Then, mix in a teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey. Wash your face with warm water, and then apply the mask to your skin using a cotton pad or fan brush. Leave it on before rinsing off. It works wonders, and it’s a sight cheaper than buying the latest skincare fad at Ulta.

4. Use Your Oven To Finish Sunny Side Up Eggs

Cost: $3-$6*
Purpose: Makes sunny side up eggs without the use of the stove
A lot of people love sunny side up eggs, and this hack will make yours crisp and delicious. You can pop the eggs into the oven at the end of frying them in a pan, or you can make the entire dish in the oven—your choice.

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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and then grease a muffin tin or baking sheet. Crack your eggs onto the sheet or tin. Bake them for four minutes until the whites set, and, as a finishing touch, sprinkle them with pepper and salt before serving. Need a video how-to? You can find tutorials on platforms like YouTube.

5. Steam Scrambled Eggs

Cost: $3-$6*
Purpose: You can steam eggs in a water bath for silky, soft scrambled eggs
According to Steam & Bake, these eggs are the “silkiest” and “softest” scrambled eggs you’ll ever want to try. You can steam scrambled eggs by first preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, coat an 8” x 8” baking pan with nonstick spray.

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Whisk eggs and seasoning (if you want) in a bowl before pouring the mixture into the dish and covering it with foil. Set that 8” x 8” in a 9” x 13” dish. Pour water into the larger dish until it comes up to the top of the mixture. This water bath will make steam in your oven as you bake the eggs for thirty-five to forty minutes.

6. Use Crushed Eggshells To Clean Pans

Cost: $0*
Purpose: Scours pots and pans to clean them of grime
You won’t need to throw out your elbow scrubbing with your Scotch-Brite with this hack, which turns crumbled eggshells into a cleaning juggernaut. Before you throw out your eggshells, crush them up and mix with soapy water.

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This will create a nontoxic, powerful abrasive that will scour pots and pans. All you have to do is crush the shells and start scrubbing—the eggshells will do the work without scraping your dishes, pots, or pans.

7. Brown Bread Can Separate Yolks and Whites

Cost: $5-$10 a loaf*
Purpose: Separates yolks from whites easily
Separating eggs can be tricky, unless you know a few hacks (which we have on this list). If not separated properly, eggs can ruin dishes like meringues or carbonara. Luckily, if you have brown bread on hand, you can easily separate the two.

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Rub your fingers on the brown bread. Then, simply lift up the yolk. This hack went viral on TikTok, with news outlets calling it “seriously baffling” and “remarkable.” TikTok is great for learning cooking tricks, including this one, which works like a charm (for some reason).

8. Try Grating Boiled Eggs

Cost: $10-$15 for a grater*
Purpose: New way to eat eggs
You can find a grater for cheap on Amazon, and it might be a wise investment, especially if you’re someone who loves their boiled eggs. Eating boiled eggs whole is one approach, but you can also grate them to add to salads, sandwiches, and more.

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Grating hard-boiled eggs is an especially good idea if you’re making light, fluffy egg salad. The eggs can be grated through the wider slots, which keeps them from getting smashed together. This hack also comes in handy when preparing egg yolk for deviled eggs.

9. Don’t Boil Soft-Boiled Eggs

Cost: $3-$6*
Purpose: Makes soft-boiled eggs in the oven
Not feeling like using the stove to make soft-boiled eggs? No problem. You can make soft-boiled eggs in the oven, and the process shouldn’t take longer than a half an hour. The total cook time is ten minutes.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Sprinkle the tin with salt and pepper after you add your eggs (one per cup). Bake the eggs for ten to fifteen minutes, until the eggs are at your desired level of soft-boiling.

10. Powdered Eggshells Can Give Dishes A Calcium Boost

Cost: $3-$6*
Purpose: Powdered eggshells are full of calcium
You might not have realized that you can eat eggshells, but you can. You have to powder them first, but, once you do, you can add that powder to smoothies, soups, baked goods, and whatever else to give yourself a dose of calcium.

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Just make sure to boil and dry the shells first, so as to remove the risk of egg-borne diseases. According to Healthline, studies have shown that eggshell calcium is absorbed well into the body, and it might even strengthen the bones of those who have osteoporosis.

11. How To Keep Gray-Green Rings At Bay For Boiled Eggs

Cost: $0*
Purpose: Don’t overcook eggs to avoid the ring
The green-gray ring that so often pops up when making boiled eggs is harmless, but it does tend to pop up when eggs have been overcooked at too high a temperature or for too long a time. The ring can also be caused by too much iron in the cooking water.

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It’s easy to avoid this ring, according to the American Egg Board, which says that you should cook your eggs in hot, though not boiling, water, cooling them immediately after cooking. That will get rid of the pesky, off-colored ring.

12. BBQ Eggs On A Stick

Cost: $10-$15 to make*
Purpose: Turns eggs into a fun barbecue item
You can put just about anything on the grill, and that includes eggs. According to Bon Appetit, you can grill eggs but putting a raw egg, still in its shell, on the grill for ten minutes. Of course, if you want to get fancy, you can also wrap the eggs in meat.

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Hard-boil eggs off the grill. Then, wrap three ounces of meat per egg around the eggs. Stick a skewer through it and put it on the grill, cooking it for twenty to twenty-five minutes, depending on how “done” you want your meat-eggs.

13. Try Eggshell Toothpaste (No, Really)

Cost: $0*
Purpose: Can help remineralize teeth
This hack involves making toothpaste from eggshells to strengthen teeth, and, though it might sound kooky, people swear by it. To add eggshells to your toothpaste, first boil and clean eggshells thoroughly before turning them to powder (via mortar and pestle or food processor).

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Then, add the powder to your toothbrush or toothpaste. Eggshells are rich in calcium, which can help remineralize teeth and make them stronger. But, don’t take our word for it. A study published in the European Journal of Dentistry found that eggshell toothpastes can work as a “cost-effective treatment” for dentin hypersensitivity, helping re-strengthen teeth.

14. Make A Tornado Omelet, Korean-Style

Cost: $1*
Purpose: Make this unusual egg recipe
Looking for a new egg recipe? This tornado omelet is something you might not have seen before, and, according to BBC Good Food, this Korean-inspired recipe takes just ten minutes to make. You can find the full recipe on the BBC’s site.

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Essentially, the tornado omelet requires twirling chopsticks in eggs to shape them while they cook in a hot nonstick pan. You’ll need a pair of chopsticks and a nonstick pan, as well as a heat source that you can control easily. FYI, this might take a few tries to get the hang of.

15. The Secret To Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

Cost: $0*
Purpose: Makes fluffier scrambled eggs
There are quite a few hacks that will give you the perfect fluffy scrambled eggs. First, you should season the eggs before adding them to the pan, and preheat the pan before you add the eggs (though not too hot).

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High heat makes the eggs rubbery, so you’ll want to cook them over medium-low heat only. Though it might seem counterintuitive, you should add water to your eggs, not milk, as water streams them, evaporating during cooking to make the scramble fluffier.