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Air fryer hard boiled eggs are my new favorite method for making eggs without actually “boiling them” in water. You can still enjoy the soft egg with an easy to peel shell, even if you don’t have access to a stove top! This easy recipe will soon be your new favorite way to make eggs for breakfast, snacks, and add to salads.

Hard boiled eggs made in the air fryer, sliced in half and served on a white plate.

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EASY AIR FRYER HARD BOILED EGGS RECIPE 

The way I make hard-boiled eggs has completely changed at my house. I no longer have to boil water or heat up the oven. If you haven’t tried making hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer, you’re in for a treat. 

The eggs cook up perfectly, with a smooth yolk and set whites, without the hassle of boiling water. Plus, it’s incredibly hands-off! The only debate left is whether to call them “boiled eggs” or “air-fried eggs.” Whatever you call them, this easy air fryer recipe is a keeper!

Once you’ve mastered these boiled eggs, make sure you try these fried eggs in the air fryer, air fryer scrambled eggs, or air fryer soft boiled eggs. 

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INGREDIENTS

You’ll probably find several different ways to make eggs in the air fryer, but this is by far the best way to make air fryer hard boiled eggs. 

Cold eggs ready to be cooked and in a container.

Eggs-You can use this recipe for both medium and large eggs. 

NOTE: I use a Cosori air fryer. To make these perfect hard boiled eggs, I do NOT preheat my air fryer. Your air fryer model and manufacturer may be different and you may need to adjust your cooking time accordingly.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER HARD BOILED EGGS

STEP 1. Place cold eggs into the air fryer basket in a single layer. You can add however many eggs fit easily in your basket. Work in batches if you need a large amount of boiled eggs. 

Cold eggs in the basket of the air fryer ready to be cooked.

STEP 2. Air fry the fresh eggs at 270 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 minutes.

STEP 3. Carefully remove the cooked eggs from the basket of the air fryer and place them into a bowl of ice water for about ten minutes. 

Boiled and peeled eggs that were made in the air fryer - on a white plate.

STEP 4. After the eggs have cooled, drain them from the cold water bath. Use tongs and carefully lift the eggs out of the basket. Then crack and peel the outer shell of the eggs and serve!

Air Fried Eggs on a white plate and cut in half, ready to serve.

You’ll probably find several different ways to make eggs in the air fryer, but this is by far the best way to make air fryer hard boiled eggs. You can use this recipe for both medium and large eggs.

NOTE: I use a Cosori air fryer. To make these perfect hard boiled eggs, I do NOT preheat my air fryer. Your air fryer model and manufacturer may be different and you may need to adjust your cooking time accordingly.

HOW DOES THE AIR FRYER WORK?

Cooking with Air Fryers has made it easier to eat healthier without submerging your foods in oil. Air Fryers cook foods by using a heating element and a fan, and that circulating of heat and hot air is what helps cook the food and crisp it. Air Fryers can cook with heat as high as 400° Fahrenheit/200° Celsius. Some air fryers may even cook to higher temps.

WAYS TO USE HARD BOILED EGGS MADE IN THE AIR FRYER

Once you’ve made the eggs you can store them in the refrigerator for later use. I like to eat them in slices with just a sprinkle of salt and pepper. But they can be used for so many things! Here are just a few of our favorite hard-boiled eggs recipes: 

This air fryer method cooks perfectly every single time and is great when you’re trying to make a quick breakfast that’s more hands off than the stove top.

This is such a great recipe to use when you’re in the middle of making a weekly meal prep and need to use other kitchen appliances. You can be using your oven or grill to make chicken, your stovetop to make rice and greens, and then a little help of your air fryer to make eggs.

Plate of hard boiled eggs sliced in half.

FAQs

Why do I need to place boiled eggs into a bowl of ice-cold water?

Placing the eggs into the ice bath helps bring the temperature of the eggs down, stops the eggs from cooking, and gets them closer to room temperature to make peeling the eggs easier.

Do I have to use an ice bath with air fryer hard boiled eggs?

NO! You can skip the step of using a bowl of cold water. However, the trick is getting the eggs down to room temperature so if you have the time, just let the eggs sit and get to room temperature before you start peeling them for your recipes.

How do I store the remaining eggs?

Store remaining hard-boiled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Why do my Air Fryer Eggs have brown spots?

You may notice that the outer shell of the eggs have brown spots on them after cooking. If this happens, it’s more than likely because the heating element wasn’t cleaned adequately before making the eggs, and those brown spots are a result of the air fryer still being a little dirty.

However, don’t let those brown spots bother you. You’re peeling the shell so that part is not going to be consumed.

Now you know how to make the perfect eggs! It’s definitely different than the traditional method for making eggs, but it works every single time I make them.

MORE AIR FRYER EGG RECIPES

Are you new to air fryers? If you are, we have a great article about What is an Air Fryer. Looking for the BEST accessories to use with your air fryer? We’ve put together this list of our favorite Air Fryer Accessories. 

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Plate full of air fried hard boiled eggs cut in half.
4.60 from 54 votes
Servings: 6

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

By Jen
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are my new favorite method for making eggs without actually "boiling them" in water. This easy recipe will soon be your new favorite way to make eggs for breakfast, snacks, and add to salads.
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 17 minutes
Ice Bath: 10 minutes
Total: 28 minutes
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 6 Eggs

Instructions 

  • Place cold eggs into the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry the fresh eggs at 270 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 minutes of cook time.
  • Carefully remove the cooked eggs from the basket of the air fryer and place them into a bowl of ice water.
  • Remove the eggs from the ice water bath after 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the outer shell of the egg and serve.

Notes

Placing the eggs into the ice bath helps bring the temperature of the eggs down, stops the eggs from cooking, and gets them closer to room temperature to make peeling the eggs easier.
Store remaining hard-boiled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 164mg, Sodium: 62mg, Potassium: 61mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 238IU, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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35 Comments

  1. Randy says:

    5 stars
    Followed this step-by-step and very impressed. I have never air fried eggs to hard boil and was nervous when it came to cracking and peeling them but I have NEVER peeled an egg so easily. 270 for 17 minutes, with no preheating, ice bath for 10-15 minutes immediately after and the shell nearly peeled itself off.

    Reply
    1. Jen West says:

      Isn’t it awesome! People can’t believe you can do this, but it’s super easy! 🙂 Thank you for leaving a comment.

      Reply
  2. Rose says:

    Hard boiled eggs in the air fryer turned out perfectly for me! Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Cynthia says:

    5 stars
    I just bought an Instant Pot 6 in 1 AF and tried out the eggs today. They were perfect! Thanks for such a wonderful recipe. It’s hot out and now I don’t have to boil water for the eggs.

    Reply
    1. Becky Abbott says:

      Thank you!

      Reply