Complete Guide to Making Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

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Looking for a ridiculously easy way to make hard boiled eggs?

Say goodbye to boiling water and hello to your air fryer! In just 15 minutes, you’ll have perfectly cooked eggs with minimal effort and zero babysitting.

Whether you like them soft or fully set, this air fryer method will be your new go-to for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.

Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

Whether you like them soft or fully set, this air fryer method will be your new go-to for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 eggs
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Tongs or a slotted spoon
  • 1 Bowl (for ice bath)
  • 1 Timer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • Ice water (for the ice bath)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 270°F (130°C) and allow it to preheat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Arrange the eggs: Place the eggs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded or touching each other.
    Cook the eggs: Set the timer for 13-17 minutes, depending on how you prefer your yolks:For slightly soft yolks, cook for 13-14 minutes.For fully set yolks, cook for 16-17 minutes.
  • Prepare an ice bath:
    While the eggs are cooking, fill a bowl with cold water and ice.
  • Cool the eggs:
    Once the air fryer cycle is complete, carefully transfer the eggs into the ice bath using tongs or a slotted spoon. Let them cool for about 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
  • Peel and serve:
    Once cooled, gently crack the eggs and peel away the shells. Enjoy them immediately, or refrigerate for up to one week.

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Notes

  • Egg freshness: Fresher eggs can be harder to peel. If possible, use eggs that are a few days old for easier peeling.
  • Temperature consistency: Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the air fryer model. It’s a good idea to do a test batch to find your perfect timing.
  • Ice bath importance: Don’t skip the ice bath! It stops the eggs from overcooking and makes peeling much easier.

Nutritional Information (Per Egg):

  • Calories: 70 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 5g

Conclusion

And there you have it—hard boiled eggs made effortlessly in your air fryer! No pots, no water, and no stress.

It’s quick, easy, and once you try it, you’ll wonder why you ever boiled eggs the old-fashioned way. Give it a go, and let me know how it turns out!

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