Did you know you can make hard boiled eggs in your air fryer? It’s true! While most people associate air fryers with savory dishes like chicken wings and fries, they can also be used to make perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs.
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Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile and nutritious snack packed with protein and essential vitamins. I love to add them to salads or a mini cheese plate for an easy dinner, but they are also wonderful as deviled eggs or egg salad. Yum!
Related: You can also make hard boiled eggs in the oven. So many options!
Ingredients & Equipment
- Eggs
- My favorite air fryer – it has two baskets
You may also want a bowl and ice to quickly cool the eggs once cooked for peeling.
Directions
Gently place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Set the air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Cook the eggs for 12-14 minutes. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of your eggs and how done or soft you want the centers to be.
Once the cooking time is up, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
Let the eggs sit in the ice water for at least 5 minutes. This step not only helps to cool the eggs but also aids in easy peeling.
Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then roll it between your hands to loosen the shell. Start peeling from the larger end of the egg where the air pocket is, as it will make peeling easier.
Rinse the peeled eggs under cold water to remove any remaining shell fragments.
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Using an air fryer to make hard-boiled eggs is a game-changer, providing convenience, efficiency, and a fail-safe method for perfectly cooked eggs every time. Enjoy!
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The easiest way to hard boil eggs in an air fryer
Instructions
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Gently place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket.
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Set the air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Cook the eggs for 12-14 minutes.
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Once the cooking time is up, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Let the eggs sit in the ice water for at least 5 minutes. This step not only helps to cool the eggs but also aids in easy peeling.
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Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then roll it between your hands to loosen the shell. Start peeling from the larger end of the egg where the air pocket is, as it will make peeling easier.
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Rinse the peeled eggs under cold water to remove any remaining shell fragments.
Notes
- The cooking time may vary depending on the size of your eggs and how done or soft you want the centers to be.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
