🥚 Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs

No pot of boiling water needed! These air fryer hard-boiled eggs are easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and great for breakfast, snacks, salads, and sandwiches.

🛒 Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• Ice
• Cold water

That’s it! You don’t need oil or water in the air fryer.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 270°F (132°C) for about 3 minutes.

2. Add the Eggs

Place the eggs directly into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Make sure they aren’t stacked on top of one another.

3. Air Fry

Cook at 270°F (132°C) for 15–17 minutes.

• 15 minutes: slightly softer yolk
• 16 minutes: firm, creamy yolk
• 17 minutes: fully firm yolk

Because air fryers vary, you may need to adjust the time by a minute or two.

4. 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 cool the eggs quickly.

5. Peel

Tap each egg gently on the counter to crack the shell all over.

Roll it gently between your hands and peel.

If the shell is stubborn, peel the egg under cold running water.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Eggs

• Test one egg first to find the perfect timing for your particular air fryer.
• Don’t overcrowd the basket.
• Eggs straight from the refrigerator work well.
• The ice bath is highly recommended.
• Slightly older eggs may peel more easily than very fresh eggs.
• If your eggs frequently crack, try reducing the temperature slightly.

🧂 Easy Ways to Serve

Classic

Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Deviled Eggs

Cut in half and mix the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings.

Egg Salad

Chop the eggs and combine with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and seasoning.

Breakfast

Slice and serve with toast, avocado, or your favorite breakfast foods.

Salad

Slice over green salad or potato salad.

❄️ Storage

Keep hard-boiled eggs refrigerated.

Unpeeled hard-boiled eggs can generally be kept refrigerated for up to 1 week. Once peeled, keep them in a covered container and use promptly.

❓ Why Use an Air Fryer?

• No pot of boiling water
• Easy cleanup
• Convenient for meal prep
• Consistent results once you find your air fryer’s ideal timing
• Great when you only need a few eggs

⏱️ Recipe at a Glance

Prep Time: 1 minute
Preheat: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15–17 minutes
Ice Bath: 5–10 minutes
Temperature: 270°F (132°C)
Servings: 6 eggs
Difficulty: Easy