Goggles really work but I also pop them in the freezer for a bit first and that seems to help

I cut it end off the onion, give it a rinse & pop it in the freezer for a little while before slicing. It works a treat for those onion fumes.

Personally I think it makes a lot of difference how you cut them. (Sun) glasses or goggles help too and just have the tissues ready in case.

I’ve tried everything to stop the onion chop tears from rolling. Goggles are the only thing that has worked for me.

If you put them in the fridge then that will cut back on the tears. Another way is to leave the root of the onion intact and peel and dice the rest of the onion. I hope one of these works for you.

when you buy onions peel them and then freeze them until your ready to use
when you’re ready to use them cut them while still frozen then place laid out between two paper towel sheets to thaw and the paper towel will soak up the moisture to stop them being soggy
another tip when using fresh onion is to peel and cut off the ends and then hold under running water or let soak in a container of cold water for a few minutes as this helps get rid of the gas that causes the tears when being cut
ive also heard people say they have worn glasses, or swimming goggles to solve this problem too

When cutting onions turn the onion so both ends face away from you (these are the glands that have the nasties that make you cry), then chop off each end. Then cut onion lengthways and face the two ends away from you once more laying them on the flat edges. You can now slice or dice the way you like. Most times cutting like this I won’t cry at all but occasionally if the onion is really strong it’ll still get me. I find small onions can tend to be stronger ones too. Hope this helps.

Chew gum

Try to breathe through your mouth – it is hard to do when you are a nose breather, but when you are chopping onions breathing through your mouth stops the tears almost instantly.

I used to wear swimming goggles when I was a kid helping in the kitchen… now as a Mum I would be too embarresed now in front of my kids, so just cry throughout. But they do stop it.

You can buy those onion goggles, I have them and they’re great!

Goggle up mate. I find if I go full scuba gear then you’re free of tears. Okay, maybe not full scuba but I learned this from having 2 ridiculous brothers. Wear the scuba mask that covers the eyes and nose and you won’t feel a thing. We feel the crying pains when we cut into the onion as the chemicals are released. Fight these nasties with a scuba kitchen mask.

I have a Kleva Chopper, and absolutely love it, just drop the food in, lid on, pull the cord a few times, one pull is equivalent to many many chops. About 7 or 8 pulls of the cord and all chopped up, no tears.

Why not try using a substitute like chives or leaks. But I am sure there are many methods to use, have a look on the internet or wear goggles.

Sharp knife and mouth breathe.
The moment you breathe the slightest bit through your nose, it’s game over.

Don’t cut the root end. Works for me most times.

Chew Gum while chopping.

You can chill or freeze onions to minimize the amount of gas released into the air.

I remove the skin from the onion, then wash the onion under cold water. Do the same with the knife and then cut. More or less it functions.