Air Fryer Eggs - Hard or Soft Boiled

Sliced air fryer boiled eggs done to different levels with cooking times beside each one.

Air Fryer Eggs - Hard or Soft Boiled

Air fryer eggs, your new favorite way to "boil" eggs! Get all the tips and tricks here!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Ice Bath5

Total Time25

Servings: eggs

Calories: 72kcal

Author: Laura Miner

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 large eggs for small, medium or jumbo eggs, see notes

Instructions

Preheat Your Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 270° F to 275° F (132-135°C) for 5 minutes. If your air fryer doesn't go lower in temperature than 300° F, set it to 300° F (148°C).
Important note: We find that testing 1 egg first will help you to find the exact time that works for your air fryer and preference.

Cook the Eggs

Add the eggs to the basket, leaving a little space between each one. Close the air fryer.
Cook at 270ºF (132ºC) for your desired time and doneness.
For soft boiled eggs, cook for 9-11 minutes.
For jammy eggs, cook 12-13 minutes.
For hard boiled eggs, cook for 13-15 minutes.
If you set your air fryer to 300° F (148°C), subtract about 1-2 minutes from your desired cook level listed above.
Remember, you'll need to practice a bit to figure out how long to cook in your particular air fryer.

Ice Bath

While the eggs cook, prepare the ice bath. Fill a bowl halfway with ice, then add cold water until the bowl is ¾ filled.
Remove the eggs from the air fryer with tongs and set them in the ice bath for about 4-5 minutes, until cool to the touch but not ice cold (this makes them easier to peel).

Peel Eggs

Gently crack the egg shells, rolling them a bit along a hard surface to make cracks along all sides. Peel and enjoy right away or store for later. Be sure to refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking.

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Notes

IMPORTANT: Use this recipe as a reference to guide your cooking, but expect results to vary based on egg size, desired doneness, and your specific air fryer model. This is about finding the right method for your equipment, not a reflection of cooking ability. Start by cooking just one or two eggs at a time while you experiment to determine the ideal cook time for your preferred results.

Cooking Temperature: It's important to cook your eggs below 300º in your air fryer. Cooking above 300º could result in your eggs exploding.

Egg Size Variations: If you are using small, medium or jumbo eggs, you will need to adjust the cooking time most likely by 1-2 minutes. Please experiment with 1 egg before making a batch of eggs.

To store: Peel the cooked eggs, but do not cut them until you're ready to eat them. Peeling the eggs while they are cool (but not cold from the fridge) makes them easier to peel. Transfer the cooked eggs to an airtight container or bag and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, per USDA. Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking.

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