How to Make Soft and Hard Boiled Eggs in an Air Fryer (Simple Instructions)

Can You Air Fry Eggs?

Can you make hard boiled eggs in the air fryer without boiled water? Yes, you can! While hard boiled eggs in the air fryer may not be the most convenient way to make hard boiled eggs, it is way fun! I bet this recipe is one you didn’t know you could do with your air fryer!

Keep reading to learn how to make air fryer hard boiled eggs.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

I love hard boiled eggs because they are quick, convenient, and a good source of protein. Plus, air fryer hard boiled eggs is actually pretty quick and easy. Here are two tips for making eggs in the air fryer.

Tip #1: Use an air fryer wire rack

If you have an air fryer accessory rack that came in an air fryer kit or a skewer air fryer rack, I like to use this to cook my eggs in the air fryer. You will place the rack in the air fryer after preheating it, then place the eggs on top.

Note: This is optional. I have been able to successfully cook eggs in the air fryer without using an accessory rack. 

Tip #2: Preheat the air fryer

To make this air fryer recipe, I like to preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 270 degrees Fahrenheit or 132 degrees Celsius. This way, the air fryer is already hot and ready when it comes time to cook the eggs.

When are air fry boiled eggs done?

The tricky thing about hard boiled eggs in general is that you don’t know how cooked the yoke is until you crack it open. At this point, it’s kinda too late to do anything about it. Plus, every air fryer model is different, so cooking time may vary for everyone. So, how do you make the best hard boiled eggs?

To help learn how my air fryer cooks eggs, I like to place an extra egg in the batch anytime I make hard boiled eggs for the first time in a while. When the cooking time is up, I like to check on and sacrifice one egg too see how the instead is looking. This way, I don’t have to sacrifice the entire batch.

Pro Tip: Make sure to take a written note of the temperature and time that you cooked the egg at once you get the results you want.  

How long to air fry hard boiled eggs?

When I cooked my eggs at 270 degrees Fahrenheit or 132 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes, my eggs turned out with a slightly darker yellow in the middle of the yoke. For me, this is how I love my eggs. I think if I were to give it another minute or two in the air fryer, it would’ve been thoroughly cooked through.

So, you will have to play around with your temp and time until you find the perfect egg yoke consistency for you! But, air frying at 270F/132C for 15 minutes, will give you nearly perfect hard boiled eggs every time!

Do I need an ice bath for my eggs?

Yes, you need to still place the eggs in an ice bath or run the eggs under cold water. This will make it so the eggs stop cooking from the heat.

I like to, during the last couple minutes of cooking, prepare a bowl of ice water for the ice bath. When the eggs have finished cooking, carefully remove the eggs from the air fryer basket (I like to use silicone tongs) and place the eggs in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes.

Peel and enjoy your eggs!

How do I make soft boiled eggs?

As previously mentioned, not all air fryers are the same, so the cooking time for the yolks will vary. Be sure to take note of how the soft to hard boiled egg scale works for you and your air fryer.

First, start with trying these times at 270F/132C:

• For soft boiled eggs, try cooking the eggs in the air fryer basket anywhere from 9-11 minutes.
• For jammy eggs, set the timer for 12-13 minutes
• For hard boiled eggs, anywhere between 13 to 16 minutes should do the trick.

What can I make with hard boiled eggs?

So know you have some amazing soft or hard boiled eggs, now what? Here are a few ideas for egg recipes to make or enjoy with your freshly made air fryer hard boiled eggs.

• Delicious chicken cobb salad
• Egg Salad Sandwich
• Deviled eggs
• Potato Salad
• You can also enjoy the eggs for a go-to breakfast item. Store the eggs in the fridge for up to 7 days.
• Make it a snack and pair the hard boiled egg with sliced avocado and toast

What other ingredients and recipes do you like to enjoy with your hard boiled eggs?

How can I cook eggs in the air fryer?

Cooking eggs in the air fryer is easy and simple! Once you get the hang of it, you will never want to try the boil method again! To summarize the instructions, preheat your air fryer. Place the eggs on a wire rack. Cook them in the air fryer at 270F/132C for at least 15 minutes for hard boiled eggs (and 12 minutes for soft boiled eggs). That’s it!

Final Thoughts

That’s it! A simple, delicious, and stress-free hard air fryer hard boiled egg recipe without the boiling! This way and instant pot hard boiled eggs are my two favorite ways to make hard boiled eggs. How do you like to make hard boiled eggs?

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Boiled eggs are a quick and easy delicious snack. Perfect for picnics, a cute lunch box idea, and when you're on-the-go. Here are tips to make perfect boiled eggs in an air fryer.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Serves: 5

Adjust Servings: 5

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Wire Rack optional
• Ice Bath

Ingredients

• 5-6 eggs

Instructions

• Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 270°F/132°C.
• If you are using a wire rack, place the rack in the air fryer after preheating it. Then place the eggs on top.
• Close the air fryer basket and cook at 270°F/132°C for 15 minutes.
• Note: Because all air fryers are different, cooking time may vary. Take note of what works for your air fryer. Generally, for soft boiled eggs cook for 9-11 minutes. For jammy eggs, cook for 12-13 minutes. For hard boiled eggs, cook for 14-15 minutes. Add time as needed until eggs are cooked to your liking. I like to cook an extra egg to check on and sacrifice before adding more time.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 62mg | Sugar: 1g