Yes, you can make hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer—without boiling water! They come out perfectly cooked and are great for breakfast, snacks, salads, and meal prep.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15–17 minutes
Total Time: About 25 minutes
Servings: 6 eggs

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• Ice
• Cold water

Instructions

1. Add the Eggs

Place the eggs directly into the air fryer basket in a single layer. No water is needed.

2. Air Fry

Cook at 135°C (275°F) for 15–17 minutes.

• 13–14 minutes: Medium-boiled
• 15–17 minutes: Hard-boiled

Air fryers vary, so start with one test egg to find the timing you like best.

3. Ice Bath

Immediately transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl filled with ice and cold water.

Let them sit for 5–10 minutes. This stops the cooking process and helps make peeling easier.

4. Peel

Gently tap each egg on the counter to crack the shell all over. Peel under cool running water if needed.

🥚 Easy-Peeling Tips

• Use eggs that aren’t extremely fresh.
• Don’t skip the ice bath.
• Crack the shell all over before peeling.
• Start peeling from the wider end, where there’s usually an air pocket.

Storage

Keep unpeeled hard-boiled eggs refrigerated for up to 1 week. For best quality, keep them in their shells until you’re ready to eat them.

⭐ Pro Tip

Air fryer temperatures vary considerably between models. Your first batch is a test batch—once you find the perfect time for your air fryer, use that same setting every time!