{{Short description|Device used in the cooking of eggs}} thumb|right|Egg piercer, "push down" variant, pushed down to reveal the pin
An '''egg piercer''' pierces the air pocket of an eggshell with a small needle to keep the shell from cracking during boiling.<ref name=eggpiercer>{{cite web |title=What is an Egg Piercer? |url=https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-an-egg-piercer.htm |website=delightedcooking.com |accessdate=21 March 2026}}</ref>
If both ends of the shell are pierced, the egg can be blown out while preserving the shell (for crafts).<ref name=eggpiercer/>
Examples of egg piercers from the 19th century exist.
== See also == {{Portal|Food}} * List of egg dishes * Shirred eggs * Boiled egg
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