Peeling garlic is one of those kitchen tasks everyone dreads. The skins stick to your fingers, it takes forever, and sometimes you end up wasting half the clove. But here’s a hack that’s going viral again—and for good reason.

All you need is a microwave and 30 seconds.

How it works:

Take a whole head of garlic and cut off the root end.
Place it in the microwave for about 20–30 seconds.
Once it cools slightly, squeeze each clove—the skins slide right off like magic.

Why it works:
The heat loosens the skin’s bond to the clove, so instead of sticking, it practically falls off in one piece. No more wrestling with paper-thin layers or wasting time peeling each clove by hand.

Bonus tip: If you don’t want to microwave the whole bulb, you can do just a few cloves at a time with the same result.

This simple trick saves time, reduces mess, and makes cooking with fresh garlic so much easier. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to peeling garlic the old way.

👉 Have you tried this hack before, or is this the first time you’re hearing about it?