What's the best way to peel an onion?

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I'm a pro at dicing an onion. My issue is always peeling it. The papery skin is so tough to get off, and I'm never sure just how many layers to peel off.

Does anyone have any sure-fire tips on how to peel an onion in 2.5 seconds every time?

score 23 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 31 '11 at 14:05

Cut the sprout end off.
Place the cut end on the board, slice the onion in half vertically (i.e. place your knife on the root and cut down)
If the outer skin layer is nice and thick, pull it off from one corner. Repeat on other half.
If the outer skin is papery, pull it and one layer of onion flesh off from one corner. Repeat on other half.

If the first layer of onion flesh is slightly dimpled or has a kind of matte finish, it's probably turning 'skinny'. Strip that off too.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 31 '11 at 08:00

Cut both ends off
Score vertically, i.e. run the knife down from top to bottom gently so it only cuts through the first layer or two
Peel off the outer layer(s) as needed.

I don't like to slice until I have the shell off and I find with scoring I have it all off in one movement.

score -1 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 18 '12 at 07:39

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Soak the onions in plain or luke warm water for 15 minutes. This will help in peeling off the onions easily.

answered Jul 18 '12 at 07:39

mvp

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score -2 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 28 '14 at 13:22

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Cut both ends off. Use compressed air to peel

answered Jul 28 '14 at 13:22

John Simpson

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