Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
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Yes, you can cook eggs in the air fryer! Learn how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs, no boiling water required. This method is quick, consistent, and easy to clean up. Here you'll find the full recipe, cooking times, and tips for easy peeling.
Ingredients
- Eggs (cold, straight from the fridge)
- Bowl of ice water (prepared before you start)
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Steps
- 01Place cold eggs directly into the air fryer basket. No oil, no water, no prep. Just eggs.
- 02Ready for the air fryer. 12 minutes for hard boiled, 9 to 10 minutes for soft/jammy yolks.
- 03Immediately transfer hot eggs into the ice water bath using tongs. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- 04Peel under running water. The shells come off cleaner on air fryer eggs than boiled eggs.
The ice bath is not optional. It stops the cooking instantly and prevents that grey-green ring around the yolk. If you skip it, the residual heat keeps cooking the egg and you end up with a chalky, overcooked center even if you pulled them at the right time.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- 02Place cold eggs directly into the air fryer basket.
- 03Cook for 12 minutes for hard boiled, or 9 minutes for soft boiled.
- 04Carefully transfer hot eggs into an ice water bath for 5 minutes.
- 05Peel the eggs, season, and serve.
Recipe Notes
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Meal Prep
Stores 7 days refrigerated, unpeeled. Peel when ready to eat. No reheating needed; eat cold or at room temperature.
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