Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

These hard boiled eggs in the air fryer can be yours in 15 minutes! They’re perfect for meal prep, snacks, salads, deviled eggs, and so much more!

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Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

Hard boiled eggs in the air fryer is just one of the many things that this marvelous machine can cook.

Once I saw found out how easy it is to make perfect hard boiled eggs, every time, I found myself relying on this method and there’s no going back.

Why You Should Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

• Reliable. Eliminate the guesswork in nailing the perfect yolk setting, and get it right the first time. Using an air fryer is easier and less messy than other methods.

• No Water Required. Say “good-bye” to using a a pot of water and “hello” to the easy method of placing eggs in the basket, setting the time, and that’s it.

• Perfect For Meal Prep. If you eat hard boiled eggs all the time, then you should highly consider the air frying method. You can cook up to 12 eggs at a time and have them on hand throughout the week.

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Using A Cosori Air Fryer

Before joining the air fryer train, I did some heavy research. After much debate, I happily ended up purchasing the Cosori Air Fryer Max XL–which has a 5.8 quart basket–and I love it.

This is not an ad for the appliance, rather sharing the model I use to make this recipe. Also keep in mind that different makes and models of air fryers may have variances in cooking times.

How to Cook Eggs in an Air Fryer

Again, once you try this method for hard boiled eggs, you may not go back to boiling eggs in water. I love how reliable the air fryer is!

I’m sharing three different times–all utilizing the same temperature–for the perfect yolk setting, every time.

Once the cooking cycle is complete, place eggs in and ice bath. To make an ice bath, simply fill a bowl halfway with cold water, then add ice; enough to make the water quite chilly.

I always use my air fryer’s preheat setting. This mimics the warm environment eggs are first introduced to, when added to a pot of hot water when boiling eggs.

Alright, let’s get into the how-to with three different yolk settings:

Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs

Simply preheat the air fryer at 280°F for 3 minutes.

1. After preheating, simply add 6 eggs to basket, careful to not overcrowd.
2. Set the temperature at 280°F for 9 minutes.
3. Remove eggs from the basket, then transfer to an egg bath for 3 minutes.
4. Peel and enjoy eggs!

Air Fryer Jammy Eggs

For jammy eggs, simply change the cooking time to 10-11 minutes. Follow the steps, same as you would for soft boiled eggs. See photo below for reference.

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

For hard boiled eggs, simply change the cooking time to 14-15 minutes. Follow the steps, same as you would for soft and jammy eggs.

Recipes with Hard Boiled Eggs

Alight, so now you have perfect hard boiled eggs, ready for eating. Sure they make for a great snack you can pop into your mouth, but check out these recipes that will also put your eggs to good use:

• Dilly Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon is one of my favorites ways to put my air fryer hard boiled eggs to good use.

• Soy Sauce Eggs are the perfect accompaniment to rice bowls, noodles, ramen, and also makes for a terrific side dish. For this recipe, jammy yolks really take the umami factor to the next level.

• TikTok Egg Boil is one of my most-viewed and loved recipes, and for good reason! If you are a fan of seafood boil sauce, then my egg boil recipe is for you. Jammy or hard-boiled eggs are ideal for swimming in a spicy sauce made of garlic, butter, chicken broth, and spices. This recipe makes for a tasty snack or light lunch.

• Jammy Egg and Za’atar Toast is a savory toast with all the right layers. Jammy Egg + Za’atar toast is simple to make, filling, and just what you need to fuel you through the morning. Hard boiled or jammy go well with this toast.

• Eggs with Soldiers is another reliable and easy breakfast, which calls for a soft boiled egg and toast. See photo below for reference.

Tips and Tricks

• Do not overcrowd the basket. Air fryers use convection heat, which means it circulates the air to aid in cooking the food. Give the egg some space, and do not worry is eggs roll a bit as you insert the basket into the air fryer. I have found that cooking 12 eggs in the basket is the right amount.

• How to get perfectly centered yolks. The day before cooking eggs, place the carton of eggs on its side. This will help center the yolks.

• Don’t skip the egg bath. The egg bath helps to stop the cooking process, skipping this step can cause the eggs to cook longer, and you risk not getting the perfect yolk setting.

• Peel from the bottom of the egg, first. This typically makes it easier to peel eggs. Peeling eggs under light running water helps with stubborn shells, too.

• Play with cooking times. Different models, brands, basket sizes, wattage and a myriad of factors can influence the outcome of achieving perfect hard boiled eggs. Think of this as a reference guide when using your air fryer (if it is not a Cosori 5.8q) and experiment to find your ideal cooking time and temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you keep hard boiled eggs?

Peeled or unpeeled, eggs will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can you freeze eggs?

You can freeze egg yolks, however freezing egg whites tends to affect the texture, causing it to become rubbery. If you freeze egg yolks, place them in a freezer-safe resealable bag for up to 2 months.

How to store hard boiled eggs

Simply place eggs peeled or unpeeled eggs in a refrigerator safe container. I typically use a container that has a seal.

Perfect Air Fryer Eggs, Every Time.

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