🥚 Air Fryer Boiled Eggs

Yes—you can make “boiled” eggs in the air fryer without boiling water! The eggs cook gently in the hot circulating air and come out with firm whites and deliciously creamy or fully cooked yolks.

🛒 Ingredients

• 6 large eggs, cold from the refrigerator
• Ice
• Cold water

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 270°F (132°C) for about 3 minutes, if your model recommends preheating.
2. Add the eggs: Place the eggs directly in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
3. Cook: Air fry at 270°F (132°C) for 15–17 minutes.
   • 15 minutes: firmer white with a slightly softer yolk
   • 16 minutes: creamy, mostly firm yolk
   • 17 minutes: fully firm hard-boiled yolk
4. Prepare an ice bath: While the eggs cook, fill a bowl with cold water and plenty of ice.
5. Cool immediately: Carefully transfer the cooked eggs to the ice bath and leave them for 5–10 minutes.
6. Peel: Gently crack the shells all over, roll the eggs on the counter, and peel. Running them under cool water can make peeling easier.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Eggs

• Eggs can go directly from the refrigerator into the air fryer.
• Don’t overcrowd the basket.
• Air fryers vary, so test one egg first if you’re using a new model.
• The ice bath stops the cooking process and helps prevent overcooked yolks.
• Slightly older eggs can sometimes be easier to peel.
• If eggs crack frequently in your air fryer, try reducing the temperature slightly.

🥚 Different Yolks, Different Times

Want to adjust the texture? Start with these approximate times:

Softer yolk: 11–13 minutes
Creamy yolk: 14–15 minutes
Firm yolk: 16–17 minutes

Cooking time can vary considerably depending on egg size and your air fryer.

🧂 Easy Ways to Serve Them

Slice your eggs and add:

• Salt and black pepper
• Paprika
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Chili flakes
• Fresh chives
• Garlic powder

Or use them for:

• Egg salad
• Deviled eggs
• Breakfast toast
• Salads
• Sandwiches
• Meal prep

❄️ Storage

Keep cooked eggs refrigerated. Unpeeled hard-boiled eggs can generally be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

⏱️ Quick Recipe Card

Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 15–17 minutes
Ice bath: 5–10 minutes
Temperature: 270°F / 132°C
Servings: 6 eggs
Difficulty: Easy

💡 Best tip: Air fryers differ in how strongly they heat, so the first batch is a good test. Once you find the exact time that gives you your favorite yolk texture, use that time consistently.