Air Fryer Eggs
on May 19, 2021, Updated Sep 09, 2024
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Did you know you can make perfect “hard-boiled” eggs in the ♨️ air fryer? My Air Fryer Eggs come out perfectly, just like a traditional boiled egg. This method is so simple and the easiest method I’ve ever tried as well — no 🫧 boiling water required. If you have an air fryer, your life just got way easier because this simple method will change your meal prep game. I hope you give it a try!
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Eggs
My Air Fryer Eggs is a simple, hassle-free way to make perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with minimal effort. By using an air fryer, you avoid the need for boiling water and the potential for overcooking as well. The result is a batch of 🥚 eggs with firm whites and creamy yolks, every time. My ice water bath hack is also the best way to peel hard-cooked eggs, because the shells literally just slip off! This method is fantastic when you need to cook a lot of eggs for meal prep, on-the-go snacks, or for topping🥗 salads.
How to Prepare
♨️ Gently add your eggs to the air fryer basket and then air fry them at 250F (130C) for about 16 minutes.
🧊 While the eggs are cooking, fill a bowl with ice water.
⏲️ As soon as the timer goes off, transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice water which will prevent the eggs from overcooking and makes it easier to remove the peels.
🥚Finally, peel the eggs and enjoy.
Nonna’s Tip 🥚
This is a perfect method for batch-cooking eggs for the week or making egg salad.
Variations and Substitutions for Air Fryer Eggs
- If you prefer 🥚 softer yolks, you can experiment with reducing the cooking time by a minute or two.
- For my failproof 🫧 stove-top method of boiling eggs, check out Easy Peel Boiled Eggs recipe.
- If you don’t want to prepare an 🧊 ice bath, you can certainly place the eggs under cold running water from the faucet instead.
Similar Recipes
Best Served With
- Use these Air Fryer Eggs to make my Deviled Eggs, Egg Sandwiches, or 🥑 Grated Egg Avocado Toast.
- Use these Air Fryer Eggs to add protein to a 🥗 salad, like my Simple Green Salad, Cobb Salad Recipe, or Olivier Salad as well.
Common Questions
If you prefer softer yolks, you can certainly experiment with reducing the cooking time by a minute or two.
It’s important to transfer the eggs gently into the air fryer so, I recommend using your hands. When the eggs are done, they’ll be hot, so use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the eggs to the ice water.
I have the COSORI Pro II Air Fryer Oven Combo. The recipe time and temperature vary by appliance, so please keep an eye on the eggs as they cook.
The process of transferring hot food directly into ice water is called “shocking,” and it’s a technique you can use whenever you want to immediately stop food from cooking any further. In this case, it also helps easily release the shell from the egg.
If your air fryer only has a 300°F (150°C) setting, that’s fine. Cook the eggs at 300°F for 12-14 minutes. You might need to adjust the time slightly depending on your air fryer’s performance.
Air Fryer Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Gently add your eggs to the air fryer basket and air fry them at 250F (130C) ( for 16 minutes. If your air fryer doesn't have a setting as low as 250F, you can also cook them at 300F (150C) for 12-14 minutes. While the eggs are cooking, fill a bowl with ice water.
- As soon as the timer goes off, transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice water. This prevents the eggs from overcooking and makes it easier to remove the peels.
- Peel your eggs and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
