5 Ways To Peel A Garlic Clove

You can cut away the papery white skin as well to make this easier.

You can also cut the clove in half. This may make it easier to ultimately remove the skins. [1] X Research source

Place the cloves in a covered or watertight container when possible. While the skins will loosen if they are soaked, you can also shake the container to knock the skins off the garlic even faster.

You don’t want to smash the cloves, simply hit them lightly but firmly to get the skins off.