Question

How can one cut onions without crying?

Answer 1

make sure you have a really sharp knife.. . That will eliminate crushing the cells of the onion and causing sulfuric acid to make you cry. . also you won't cut your fingers off.

Answer 2

First, peel the onions and cut off the ends. Then, soak them in an ice bath for 15 minutes. After that, cut with a sharp knife.

Answer 3

The onions have a core 'bulb' and that is what makes you cry. if you cut around it, you will not have that problem. it is in the core of the onions. If you cut the sides of the onion, rather that cutting directly in the center, you will see it and be able to avoid cutting into it.

Answer 4

Stick a popsicle stick in between your teeth when you are cutting them, and hold your head as far away from them as possible. If you have the breath control ditch the stick and just breathe through your mouth, thats what the stick does. If you breathe through your nose it is easier for the onion to irritate you.

Answer 5

Before you start cutting, put a strong mint in your mouth (Altoids are great for this). The mint smell and taste will help prevent the onion smell from causing you to tear up.. . (This trick also works when changing diapers!) More or less overpowers one smell with another.

Answer 6

i heard that chewing bread, using a sharp knife, or keeping you're mouth open helps

Answer 7

Try breathing through your mouth not your nose. try holding a toothpick between your teeth. when you cut the onion in half, quickly put the cut ends down on the cutting board to keep the gas from hitting you in the face. Also, if you need to get the smell off your hands try washing them with lemon or wash them while holding a butter knife. I heard that metal helps to eliminate the odor as well.

Answer 8

run them under water before cutting.. . or wear swimming goggles to protect your eyes.

Answer 9

well i just thought of it. try wearing goggles lolz maybe that'll help. but its just a thought

Answer 10

WOW . . . you have some issues !!