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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Easy Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Samantha Erb

Easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs that air fry perfectly every time!

4.50 from 26 votes

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Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Additional Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Air Fryer Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 72 kcal

Equipment

My favorite air fryer

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.

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Notes

Older eggs will peel easier than fresher eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 72kcalProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 145mg

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FAQs

How to peel boiled eggs from an air fryer? ›

Ice bath: Place the air fried eggs in an ice bath once they have finished cooking. This makes peeling them so much easier. Weekly Meal Prep: Make a big batch on Sunday and store them in an airtight container for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack option.

What is the secret to easy to peel hard-boiled eggs? ›

Adding white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your pot of water allegedly results in softer, easier-to-peel eggshells. That's because the acid in vinegar dissolves some of the calcium carbonate that makes up the egg's hard exterior.

How long does it take to hard boil eggs in the air fryer? ›

Preheat an air fryer to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place eggs in the air fryer basket. Cook eggs in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Transfer eggs to a cold water bath until fully cooled, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Why are air fried eggs hard to peel? ›

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.

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How do you hard boil a dozen eggs without having to peel them? ›

You can hard boil 12 eggs at once without having to peel any of them. Crack 12 eggs into a greased 7 inch cake pan. The eggs go into the Instant Pot on high pressure for 9 minutes. Add one and a/2 cups of water into the Instant Pot.

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Can you air fry eggs at 400 degrees? ›

How long to cook depends on the type of eggs you want to make and the model of air fryer. In general, preheat air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Air fry at 280°F for 9-10 minutes for soft-boiled eggs; 12-13 minutes for hard-boiled eggs; or 3 minutes for over-easy eggs.

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Can I use aluminum foil in an air fryer for eggs? ›

Yes! Along with hard boiling an egg in an air fryer, you can make a fried egg as well. Cook a cracked egg on an aluminum foil-lined air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 4-8 minutes, depending on how runny you want the yolk.

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What if you put an egg in an air fryer? ›

Add the eggs to your air fryer basket in a single layer. I added 8 eggs. Air fry for 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs with thoroughly cooked yolks. Alternatively, you can cook for 9 minutes for very soft with slightly runny whites, 11 minutes for jammy eggs, or 13 minutes for just slightly undercooked yolks.

How to hard boil eggs in air fryer reddit? ›

gave hard-boiled eggs a try. cooked it at 280 degrees for 15 minutes, then cold water for 10. I was a bit worry about it being soft but it surprised me, when cut in half, you would not be able to tell the difference from boiling.

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What makes eggs easier to peel after boiling? ›

Make sure your water is hot.

There is well-researched advice that suggests a hot start (adding eggs to hot water) makes for easier-peeling than a cold start (covering eggs with cold water and putting the pot onto boil). But it's not just about hot versus cold—that water needs to be at a rolling boil.

What to do when eggs won't peel? ›

Shock in cold water and gently shake.

If you're using a steamer basket, carefully lift the basket and pour out the water. Return the eggs to the pot and gently shake it back and forth to lightly crack the shells.

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What happens if you eat too many hard-boiled eggs? ›

Therefore, the fat levels will remain high even if you are eating boiled eggs, which could discreetly impair your heart health. If you eat too many eggs, your digestive system may suffer and you may have excruciating abdominal pain.

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What's the secret to easy peel hard-boiled eggs? ›

Drop the eggs into boiling water. Eggs added to a pot of boiling water rather than brought to a boil along with the cold water will be easier to peel. Plus, this method allows for more precise timing.

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How to peel hard-boiled eggs hack? ›

The next hack calls for water and a drinking glass. You put the egg in the cup, fill it with water, and then place your hand over the opening, shaking vigorously until the shell comes right off.