🧄 How to Peel Garlic

Tired of sticky, flaky garlic peels? Use our three simple methods to peel garlic quickly and easily, so you can get back to cooking!

Course Dinner, Dip, Lunch, Main Course, Sauce, Side Dish

Total Time 5

Calories 4.5kcal

First - lay your head of garlic on a cutting board and firmly press down with both hands until the cloves loosen from the head. Now pick your peeling method!
The knife method. Lay a garlic clove on your cutting board and slice off the core end. Place the flat side of a chef's knife on top of the clove. Press down on the knife with your palm to squeeze the clove and loosen the skin. It should peel off right away.
The container method. Place garlic cloves in a small container (or jar with a lid). Close the container and shake it vigorously for 10 seconds until the garlic pulls away from its skin.
The microwave method. Place your garlic cloves in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 10 seconds. Let cloves cool, and then easily remove peels.

When buying garlic, check that the bulb is firm and free of brown spots to ensure it's fresh.
Knife method note - if you don't have a Chef's knife, any wide-bladed knife will do. Be careful of the blade!
Container method note - you can use Tupperware, a mason jar, a cocktail shaker, etc. There may be a few stubborn cloves that don’t completely loosen from their skin. For those, simply use the knife method to remove any lingering skin.
Microwave method note - be careful not to overheat the garlic, as it may start to cook. Also, note that you may have to wait to let the garlic cool down before peeling.