Making hard boiled eggs in the air fryer is an easy and quick way to enjoy hard cooked eggs.
Hard boiled eggs air fryer method is a convenient way to make eggs for egg salad sandwiches a low carb snack and appetizers.
Why Make Eggs In the Air Fryer
Air fryer hard boiled eggs are the perfect eggs each time.
These are a great way to hard boil eggs for a quick breakfast. This just might be your new favorite method of making eggs.
The outer shell of the eggs is easy to peel after cooling.
Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed
- air fryer
- air fryer basket
- air fryer rack
- tongs
- bowl of ice water
How To Make Air Fryer Boiled Eggs
Step by Step Cooking Process
- Preheat air fryer to 270 degrees f.
- Place Eggs on rack with space for hot air to surround eggs
- Hard boil eggs in the air fryer for 15 minutes.
- Place in ice bath (cold water with ice cubes)
- Peel when cool enough to handle and ready to use.
- You will have hard “boiled” eggs in no time.
Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts
- If not using the hard boiled eggs immediately, do not peel them until ready to use.
- Be sure to leave space between the eggs in the air fryer and do not crowd them so they cook evenly.
- Cooking time may vary according to you air fryer model.
- If you get a green ring around your egg, it just means that they were cooked a little too long.
- I used a 6-quart air fryer. If you have a smaller one, just use as many eggs as you can that will fit in one layer. Do not change the temperature or time.
Variations, Notes, and Substitutions
- You can adjust the cooking time for softer eggs: For a soft boiled egg, cook them 10 minutes. For medium-boiled eggs cook for 12 minutes.
- Cooking times can vary with the size of the eggs. Extra large eggs may take a few extra seconds.
- For a clean peel, tap the larger end of the egg on a hard surface, just enough to break the shell. Then peel away under running water.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
- These are perfect for deviled eggs or eggs for a Cobb salad.
- Serve with avocado toast
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. I like to use freezer-safe plastic bags and then I have a meal that is ready to go,
FAQ
Should I use older eggs or fresh eggs for hard boiled?
You want to be sure to use eggs that are within their expiration date, but since fresher eggs are harder they are to peel, I would use the older ones.
How long do hard boiled eggs last in the refrigerator?
About 5-7 eays.
More Eggs Recipe Ideas
- Hard boiled eggs with the traditional method with boiling water
- Hard Boiled eggs with an Instant Pot
- Chorizo Deviled Eggs
- Egg Burritos
- Egg Breakfast Sandwich
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 270 degrees f.
- Place Eggs on wire rack with space for hot air to surround eggs
- Hard boil eggs in the air fryer for 15 minutes.
- Place in ice water bath
- Peel when cool enough to handle and ready to use.
- You will have hard “boiled” eggs in no time.
Notes
Nutrition
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