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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 stovetop! This easy recipe will soon be your new favorite way to make “boiled” eggs for breakfast, snacks, and to add to salads.
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! – Randy
Why I Love This 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.
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.
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Recipe Ingredients
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 Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes. Place 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. Air fry the fresh eggs at 270°F / 132°C for 17 minutes.
- 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. After the eggs have cooled, drain them from the cold water bath and carefully peel.
Slice and serve! These are perfect for toast, sandwiches, snacks, and salads!
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.
Air Fryer Egg Timing Guide
Make perfect air fryer “boiled” eggs with this easy temperature-specific timing chart. Just set your air fryer to 270°F / 132°C and follow the guide below:
| Egg Type | Time | Yolk Texture |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-Boiled | 12–13 minutes | Runny yolk, set whites |
| Jammy / Medium-Soft | 14–15 minutes | Slightly gooey yolk, soft center |
| Medium-Boiled | 16 minutes | Mostly set yolk, creamy center |
| Hard-Boiled | 17–18 minutes | Fully set yolk and whites |
Tips
- If you’re cooking a large batch, use a large bowl for the ice bath to avoid crowding.
- Use room temperature eggs for best results and even cooking.
- Want soft boiled eggs? Try cooking for 12 to 13 minutes at 270°F.
- Make peeling even easier by gently cracking the shell and rolling the egg on a hard surface before peeling under running water.
How to Use Air Fried Boiled Eggs
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:
- potato salad
- egg salad or egg salad sandwiches
- avocado egg salad
- avocado egg toast
- deviled egg dip
- air fryer deviled eggs
- avocado deviled eggs
- use for Easter eggs
- add them to your favorite salad at lunch
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.
Recipe FAQs
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.
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.
Store unpeeled hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to 7 days in an airtight container. If peeled, store in an airtight container with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
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
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Air Fryer Poached Eggs
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Air Fryer Eggs in a Basket
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Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs
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Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
Instructions
- Place cold eggs into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the fresh eggs at 270°F (132°C) 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 for 10 minutes.
- Remove the eggs from the ice water bath after 10 minutes, peel the shells, and serve!
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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.
Isn’t it awesome! People can’t believe you can do this, but it’s super easy! 🙂 Thank you for leaving a comment.
Hard boiled eggs in the air fryer turned out perfectly for me! Thank you!
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.
Thank you!