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A close-up of a white dish filled with green plastic Easter grass and five brightly colored Easter eggs, showcasing vibrant pink, blue, orange, and purple hues—perfect inspiration for learning how to dye eggs with food coloring.

Dying Eggs with Food Coloring

Dye Easter eggs with food coloring the easy way. Simple steps, vibrant color tips, and fun decorating ideas for the whole family.

Course Fun
Keyword Dying Eggs with Food Coloring, How do you color eggs with food coloring, How to dye eggs with food coloring
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 eggs
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • Table Covering
  • Boiling Water
  • White Vinegar
  • Food Coloring liquid or gel
  • Plastic Cups or Bowls
  • Hard Boiled Eggs that have been Cooled
  • Paper Towels

Instructions

  1. Fill cups, bowls or containers with the enough water to cover the egg, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and food coloring.
  2. Place the egg on a slotted or regular spoon and dunk into the mixture, turning occasionally so both sides are colored.
  3. Keep in the liquid up to 5 mins or longer for darker colors.
  4. Carefully remove the egg and set it aside to dry.

Recipe Notes

  • The key to properly dyed eggs is taking your time throughout this process.
  • Cover your work surface with towels or newspapers to protect them being stained.
  • Each color will need enough boiling water to cover the egg completely once submerged.
  • Using liquid colors will require up to 20 drops, using gel colors requires 1-3 drops depending on depth of color.