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Learn how to make hard boiled eggs in your air fryer with these simple step by step instructions. Get firm whites and creamy yellow centers every time, for use in making deviled eggs, egg salad, and more.
Did you know that you can easily make hard boiled eggs in the air fryer with absolutely no water? It’s one of the many ways this appliance comes in handy every day. It’s also a favorite for making Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, Air Fryer Steak, and Air Fryer Chicken Wings.
We don’t just cook full recipes in the air fryer. There are so many fantastic uses. An air fryer is currently one of the most useful countertop appliances I have in my kitchen. I can cook a steak or chicken breasts for dinner, make broccoli for a healthy side dish, or even make some apple hand pies for dessert.
My family loves it for reheating just about anything – so easy my kids AND my husband can use it! Fast food french fries are often cold by the time we get home so we heat them for a few minutes in the air fryer. Leftover Olive Garden breadsticks get dry in the microwave but they are perfectly soft and chewy when reheated in the air fryer. Our favorite thing to reheat is pizza! It gets hot and melty on top and just slightly crispy on the bottom. We’ve made french toast, muffins, vegetables, tater tots, and now we make hard boiled eggs in the air fryer, too!
Can you Cook Eggs in an Air Fryer?
Absolutely! Air fryer hard boiled eggs require no water so they are fast and easy. Just grab some eggs, pop them in the airfryer basket, and set the timer. They take about 12-15 minutes depending on how firm you want the centers.
How to Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Prep. Preheat your air fryer. This may not be necessary depending on your model, so check the manual first. Put eggs in the basket, or you can purchase a silicone insert. My air fryer is the Philips XXL model and the basket will hold up to 9 eggs.
Air Fry. Once you’ve added your eggs, close the basket and set the temperature to 270 degrees and the timer for 15 minutes for hard cooked eggs. No water needed! For soft boiled eggs, set for 12 minutes; medium would be about 13-14 minutes.
Ice bath. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath. This is just a large bowl of water with lots of ice in it. When the timer goes off, move quickly to transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let them cool for several minutes. This helps to stop the cooking process and also helps to separate the egg membrane from the shells, making them easier to peel.
Peel and enjoy! Gently tap the blunt end of the egg to crack, then peel away the shell. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and enjoy!
That’s all there is to it! Perfect eggs, with a nice creamy, bright yellow center
How long to cook air fryer hard boiled eggs
- Soft boiled eggs: 11-12 minutes
- Medium eggs: 12-13 minutes
- Hard boiled eggs: 14-15 minutes
You can cook as many eggs as you would like and the temperature and cooking time will not change.
Please note all air fryers vary and you may want to double check your manufacturers guide. Because there can be temperature variance between machines, I suggest testing 1-2 eggs first before cooking a whole package.
How to Peel Eggs
Sometimes the peel can be difficult to remove, result in a lumpy looking surface. This doesn’t make the egg inedible, it’s just not as pretty. When you’re boiling eggs, there are things you can add to the water that make the eggs easier to peel. However, we’re not using water so you can’t do that with air fryer hard boiled eggs. The good news is you don’t have to!
These eggs are usually very easy to peel. Just give the blunt end a tap on the counter and a gentle roll with your hand. You should be able to easily remove the peel. Sometimes peeling under running water helps, or using the back of a spoon, or even peeling them while they’re still warm. Fresh eggs tend to be more difficult, so using older eggs can help. Everyone seems to have an expert method here so you just have to find yours.
How to store hard boiled eggs
Refrigerate eggs in either peeled or unpeeled. Remove from the ice bath and store hard boiled eggs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Notes/Tips
- If using an accessory, be sure it is air fryer safe.
- Do not skip the ice bath, this is an important step in preventing overcooked eggs.
- Do not overcrowd the basket. If you need more than 9 eggs, cook in batches.
Ways to use hard boiled eggs
Hard boiled eggs are full of protein and a great way to start your day. My husband and kids love having hard boiled eggs for breakfast, and they especially love that they can make them themselves in the air fryer.
Here are some great recipes that use hard boiled eggs:
- Deviled eggs
- Egg salad
- Tuna macaroni salad
- Classic Macaroni Salad
- Cobb salad
- Nicoise salad lettuce wraps
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 9 large eggs
- Optional: salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 270 degrees.
- Place the eggs in the basket of the air fryer basket or in an egg holder accessory if desired and cook for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with water and ice.
- When the eggs are done cooking, place them into the ice bath to cool.
- Peel and eat immediately (they will be slightly warm), or cool completely in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days.
Notes
- Do not skip the ice bath, this is an important step in preventing overcooked eggs.
- Do not overcrowd the basket. If you need more than 9 eggs, cook in batches.Â
- Refrigerate eggs either peeled or unpeeled. Remove from the ice bath and store hard boiled eggs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of "Yellow Bliss Road" is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
