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Making hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer is incredibly easy—no pot of boiling water required! The eggs come out firm, creamy, and easy to peel.
🥚 Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- Ice
- Cold water
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer
Preheat to 270°F (132°C) for about 3 minutes. - Add the eggs
Place the eggs directly into the air fryer basket in a single layer. No oil or water is needed. - Cook
Air fry at 270°F (132°C) for 15–17 minutes.- 15 minutes = slightly softer center
- 16 minutes = firm, creamy yolk
- 17 minutes = fully firm yolk
- Ice bath
Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let them sit for 5–10 minutes. - Peel
Tap each egg gently all over, then peel under running cold water if needed.
⭐ Tips for Easy-Peeling Eggs
- Slightly older eggs often peel more easily than very fresh eggs.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- The first time you make them, test one egg because air fryers vary considerably in temperature.
- If the shells crack during cooking, reduce the temperature slightly and make sure the eggs aren’t hitting the basket forcefully.
🧂 Easy Ways to Enjoy Them
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Slice over toast.
- Make classic deviled eggs.
- Chop into an egg salad.
- Add to sandwiches or wraps.
⏱️ Quick Recipe
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 15–17 minutes
Ice bath: 5–10 minutes
Total: About 25 minutes
Servings: 6 eggs
