My way to make air fryer hard boiled eggs so you get a perfectly cooked egg every time. Even my daughter says they taste better than on the stove!
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The Best Air Fryer Boiled Eggs Recipe
I love to stretch my air fryer to its limits and since ovens can hard boil eggs, I figured I would test air frying hard boiled eggs to see how they would turn out. And I’m glad I did because they actually taste better than boiling them!
It’s truly the only way I make hard boiled eggs in the house anymore. I tried boiling them on the stove for Easter one year and my daughter complained they tasted watery. It’s funny because she eats up the ones I make in the air fryer without complaints every time.
I don’t mind it either because it’s actually faster than waiting for the water on the stove to boil and then covering them to let them cook. I also can’t tell you how many times I overcooked those because I didn’t realize the water boiled.
These air fryer ones are easy to set and forget until the timer beeps! That’s my kind of cooking with the kids constantly distracting me.
And, if you love air fryer eggs, try my soft boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, egg bites, and poached eggs.
Can you Hard Boil Eggs in an Air Fryer?
Yes! I actually prefer cooking hard boiled eggs this way because it’s faster and they taste better. I also don’t need to keep an eye on the water boiling. I just set the timer and come back when they’re done!
How to Hard Boil Eggs in the Air Fryer
STEP ONE: Preheat your air fryer to 270 degrees F (130 degrees Celsius).
STEP TWO: Place the cold large eggs in the air fryer basket or tray, preferably on a wire rack. I have cooked the eggs without a rack, but find it helps the eggs from moving to avoid cracks.
STEP THREE: Air fry the eggs for 15-17 minutes. Immediately place them in a bowl full of cold water and ice cubes until cool, at least 5 minutes.
Peel the eggs and top with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Air Fryer Eggs Tips
- Use an air fryer rack to prevent your eggs from cracking. I find using one will help the eggs stay in place. I’ve cooked them without it, but it’s great for peace of mind!
- Use older eggs for easy peeling.I like to use mine when they’re set to expire in a week to use them all up.
- Use an ice bath as soon as they are done cooking! This will prevent your eggs from continuing to cook after you’ve removed them from the air fryer.
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer for a stiffer egg yolk.
- Cook about 5 minutes less for jammy eggs or soft boiled eggs.
- Air fry in a single layer for even cooking. Cooking them stacked on each other can also cause them to crack. If you need to cook more, air fry them in batches.
How to use Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
My kids love to eat them for breakfast or as a snack with just a little salt or everything but the bagel seasoning, but I love to add them to my pea salad or a Buddha bowl when I’m not using them for deviled eggs.
I also love a good hard boiled egg for breakfast alongside my air fryer bacon, some hash browns made in the air fryer, or even avocado toast.. And, of course, leftovers are perfect for my favorite egg salad or potato salad.
How to store Hard Boiled Eggs
Store any unpeeled hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week. If they’re peeled, I store them in an airtight container in some water and replace the water every day to keep them fresh.
Air Fryer Hard Boiled eggs FAQs
Will Eggs Explode in the Air Fryer?
No! Boiling eggs in the air fryer will not cause them to explode, just as they can cook in the oven fine. Just keep the temperature low and look for cracks before air frying them.
How Long Does It Take to Hard Boil Eggs in the Air Fryer?
The eggs will hard boil in just 15-17 minutes. I find a soft boiled egg takes 10 minutes while a firmer yolk takes about 17 to 20 minutes.
Can I Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Ahead of Time?
Yes! I actually recommend making them a day or so before you want to use them so they’re cooled and easy to peel. This makes it incredibly easy to put into my weekly meal prep. I add the eggs to make egg salad sandwiches or just as a snack in my kids’ lunches.
What Are the Brown Spots on My Air Fryer Boiled eggs?
Brown spots on the eggs just means that you haven’t cleaned the heating coils in your air fryer in a while. I’ve been guilty of it too and it doesn’t ruin the eggs as it just washes off. I have a good guide on cleaning your air fryer here.
Why are my air fryer hard-boiled eggs so hard to peel?
I find that using older eggs makes them much easier to peel. If I need to use newer eggs, I let them sit in the ice water longer and even in the fridge for at least a few hours. Colder eggs peel easier than warm ones.
Can you overcook eggs in the air fryer?
Yes, overcooked eggs become rubbery and the egg yolks will start to turn green along the outsides. It’s super important to put the eggs in an ice water bath as soon as they’re done to stop the cooking process.
How to Cook Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs at 300 degrees
If your air fryer does not go down to 270 degrees F, you can cook your eggs in the air fryer at 300 degrees F and cook for about 12 to 13 minutes (150 degrees Celcius).
more Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
- Turkey Bacon in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
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- 30 Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
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Easy Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 to 12 eggs large
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 270 degrees F.
- Place eggs in the air fryer, preferably on a wire rack, and cook for 15-17 minutes.
- Immediately place eggs in a bowl full of cold water and ice until cool, at least 5 minutes.
- Peel eggs and top with salt and pepper or refrigerate up to one week.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
i just got my air fryer for christmas i pluged it in and i thought it was broken but my brother showed me how it worked we had a good laugh but i fixed chicken patties and french fries ( yummy) going to try more recipies
Haha. I love that. I have had times where my basket is out and I think I broke it. Always has been user error for me. LOL.
My air fryer up to 200 degrees only. How many minutes to cook hard boiled eggs?
Hi Minda, it sounds like your air fryer is in celsius and not Fahrenheit. It would be about 130 degrees in celsius.
I just did these and they turned out perfect , thank you ,I love it all❤️
Your recipes are excellent! Popped three cold eggs out the fridge onto a rack,270 degrees for 17 minutes,cold water bowl 5 mins. perfect! I have tried several other of yours and comes out great. Thanks much. My new air fryer broke on the rottessori part,but I took it apart and put thread lock on the belt screw that vibrated out,and now I love it. -steve meekins Air Fry Guy
So whats the secret to peeling farm fresh eggs?
Fresh eggs are just harder to peel in general. I recommend letting them sit for a bit and get a little older and they should peel much easier.
great info!
I made 4 of them, and they came out great!!!! Very surprised. I put them in for 17 mins straight from fridge and did not pre-heat. It’s weird, to me they taste lighter.
If you have trouble with this recipe it may be the size of the eggs you are using. I usually only buy extra large and they come out perfect in preheated oven at 270 but I need to cook them for 23 minutes if cold from the fridge Hope this helps.
I have a new air fryer toaster oven that does all the Bells and whistles.
It intimidates me!
Anyway, would I cook these any different In my oven? I love reading your recipes and your stories.
One of these days I’m gonna make something in there.
Hi MJ, I would cook these just a minute or two longer in your toaster-style air fryer oven and make sure it is preheated fully! I’ve found each of the toaster oven air fryers cooks slightly different, so it can be a bit tough with hard-boiled eggs the first time around.
My air fryer (UK) only goes down to 150 degrees centigrade, 302 degrees Fahrenheit any suggestions on different timings.
Hi Paul, I would start with one or two eggs to test. 12 minutes at 300 degrees F should work!
Last time I made eggs in the air fryer, one side got very dark while the side is white. How do I prevent that again?
Hi Lisa, If your eggs change color it may be due to your air fryer coils being dirty. This does not impact your hardboiled eggs at all.
Hi Samantha, I just made hard boiled eggs in my air fryer. Probably 300°(don’t have a specific gage), for 15 minutes. The membranes burned & they were very difficult to peel-most of the whites came off. Maybe the eggs are 1 week old (use by date is July 2, I bought them on 6/13). they taste ok(what’s left). ps- I tried to attach a photo, but it didn’t work.
What do you recommend? ()
Hi Deborah, It sounds like the eggs were cooked too high. Cooking them at too high a temperature can cause them to burn. I’m not sure what you mean by your air fryer not having a gauge, but if it doesn’t have something to show what temperature it’s cooking at, it’s usually between 350 and 400 degrees. I would highly recommend getting an air fryer that can tell you the exact temperature so you can cook things perfectly every time.