Tired of having your eyes tear up when chopping onions? Check out this easy hack for How to Cut Onions Without Crying!
Do you love cooking with onions as much as I do? They add an irresistible savory flavor to any dish!
So why do we cry when we cut an onion? What actually happens is a sulfur gas is released when you cut into the onion. This gas is then attracted to the moisture of your eyes and creates a mild acid which irritates the eyes. That’s why it’s so important to use this simple tip for how to cut onions without crying!
Go check out this easy trick below…
How To Cut Onions Without Crying
What You’ll Need:
- Onions
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Paper Towels
What You’ll Do:
- Fold a paper towel into a square.
- Soak paper towel square completely with water, and place on one side of the cutting board without wringing out any water.
- Cut the onions normally.
- The wet paper towel will absorb the sulfur released from the onions keeping your eyes from tearing up!
So wasn’t that easy? Cutting onions without crying isn’t that hard at all!
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So have you tried this trick for How To Cut Onions Without Crying yet?
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Jeanette says
Wow! I’m definitely going to be doing this next time I cut an onion! Thanks for the tip!
Judee says
Easy enough and a great tip!
DIY Thrill says
Thanks Judee!
Michelle says
I tried this and it works!! Thanks for the great tip!
DIY Thrill says
That’s great Michelle, you’re very welcome!
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says
This is such a genius tip! Thanks for sharing.
DIY Thrill says
You’re very welcome!
Molly Pisula says
WHA??? I have never heard of this! Can’t wait to try it. I can cut onions just fine if I’m wearing contact lenses but when I have my glasses on, it’s tears city.
DIY Thrill says
Hope this tip helps!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls says
No more crying over onions! This is a really helpful tip.
DIY Thrill says
Thanks so much, Heidi!
Michelle | Sift & Simmer says
I’ve never tried this trick — will have to try it the next time I cut onions, which will be tomorrow! 😀
DIY Thrill says
Hope it helps!
angiesrecipes says
COOL! We eat lots of onions too. And I am definitely giving this a try. Thanks!
DIY Thrill says
Awesome, hope this tip helps!