It is disputed amongst Poskim[1] whether one may do so on Yom Tov itself. Practically, many are accustomed to being lenient to burn the edges of the Matzah on Yom Tov for the sake of making it a Shaleim.[2] Those who do so must beware not to extinguish the fire if it ignites onto the Matzah.[3] When Yom Tov falls on Shabbos, according to all it is forbidden to burn the sides of the Matzah for the sake of making it a Shaleim.[4]
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[1] Some Poskim rule it is permitted to do so on Yom Tov, and there is no prohibition involved of Tikkun Keli. This especially applies if the missing area that needs to be burnt is very minuscule, and is hence in any event valid accoridng to some opinions. [Hilchos Hamoadim 4:7; Nishmas Shabbos 2; Koveitz Beis Aaron Viyisrael] Other Poskim rule it is forbidden to do so due to Tikkun Keli. [Rav SZ”A in Maor Hashabbos 1 Michtav 9:11; SSH”K 55 footnote 35] See Piskeiy Teshuvos 274:10; 506:7
[2] Piskeiy Teshuvos 506 footnote 33
[3] Piskeiy Teshuvos 274:9 footnote 113
[4] Piskeiy Teshuvos 274:10 due to the cooking prohibition of hardening a soft item; See Admur 318:7; Shoel Umeishiv 2:20; Kaf Hachaim 318:78; Har Tzevi “Ofeh” p.262; SSH”K 1:62; Shabbos Kehalacha Vol. 1 p. 179; Daas Torah 318:5
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