Did you know that you can make hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer? Learn how to make air fryer hard-boiled eggs in under 20 minutes. No stove or boiling water is needed!
When it comes to making hard-boiled eggs there are a variety of ways to make them. Boiling them on the stove, in an instant pot, the oven, and even using an egg cooker. My favorite ways are using my Dash Egg Cooker or my fryer because you just set them and forget them. There is no boiling water or watching timers. It’s the easiest way to hard boil eggs.
Hard boiled eggs in the air fryer are as simple as placing your eggs in the basket, setting the cooking time, and walking away. In about 16 minutes your eggs in air fryer will be done. Your hard-boiled eggs will be perfectly cooked for Easter dying, deviled eggs, egg salad, or however you like to enjoy hard-boiled eggs.
How to Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
When it comes to Air Fryer cooking times and temps can be just a suggestion, Air Fryers are like microwaves and each one cooks differently, has different wattage, etc. So if this cooking time doesn’t work for you then you’ll need to adjust your settings.
Tips and Tricks for making Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
The Air Fryer I use is the COSORI Air Fryer Oven Combo 5.8QT Max Xl Large Cooker which is a 1700w air fryer. I would suggest only cooking 2-3 eggs your first time to make sure that the cooking time works for your air fryer. I don’t want you to ruin a whole carton of eggs.
An ice bath is one of the best ways to get a clean peel with a boiled egg since the air fryer doesn’t use water.
Do you have to use an ice bath? No, you can let them cool at room temp, but I find they’re easier to peel with an ice bath and cool quicker.
The eggs will be very hot when coming out of the air fryer. I like to use tongs to place them in an ice bath to help stop the cooking. You can let them sit in the air fryer basket for a couple of minutes before handling them.
I used a 6-quart air fryer. If you have a smaller one, just use as many eggs as you can that will fit in one layer where your eggs aren’t crowded. Do not change the temperature or time.
Store bought eggs peel much easier and cleaner than fresh farm eggs. I have yet to find something that truly works with fresh farm eggs.
If your air fryer comes with a trivet or wire basket you can place the eggs on that for easier removal, but it’s not necessary.
The egg shells could end up with brown spots on them. This is fine and won’t harm the eggs.
Preheating: Each air fryer is different and requires different cooking steps. Read your manual and see if your air fryer needs to be preheated before you start cooking something. If your air fryer requires preheating make sure to do that step. Not preheating could affect the eggs cooking properly.
Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket. You want a little bit of room between the eggs. Overcrowding can affect the cooking time.
How Long are Hard Boiled Eggs Good For
Hard-boiled eggs are good for up to a week in the refrigerator.
How to Store Hard Boiled Eggs
Store your hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
What is the Best Air Fryer
IMO, the best Air Fryer is the Cosori and I’ve tried a few. This is what I use for all my air fryer cooking and making airfryer boiled eggs.
What is an Ice Bath for Hard Boiled Eggs
An ice bath is a way to cool down hot eggs quicker. It helps to stop cooking the eggs, cools them down for easier handling, and an ice bath can make them easier to peel. To make an ice bath add cold water and ice to a bowl. The bowl needs to be big enough to hold all your eggs with space leftover so your water doesn’t overflow when the eggs are added.
How Long to Leave Hard Boiled Eggs in an Ice Bath
You’ll want to leave your hard boiled eggs in an ice bath for about 15minutes. You want them to be cooled to the touch.
Hard Boiled Eggs in Air Fryer 300 degrees
If you want to cook your eggs at 300 degrees in your air fryer subtract 1-2 minutes from my recommended cooking time.
How to make Hard Boiled Eggs in Air Fryer
Making your hard boiled eggs in an air fryer is so easy. All you need are:
- Eggs
- Air fryer
How to cook Hard Boiled Eggs in Air Fryer
Place eggs, in one layer, in the bottom of your air fryer. Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket.
Cook at 275 degrees for about 15 minutes.
For soft boiled eggs you can cook for 9-11 minutes. For jammy eggs you can cook 12-13 minutes.
You can also do soft boiled eggs, cook for 9-11 minutes. Jammy eggs, cook 12-13.
Remove and let cool down in an ice bath (if desired for about 15 minutes) and enjoy!
The Easiest Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
The quickest and easiest way to make air fryer hard boiled eggs.
Ingredients
- 4-12 Large Eggs
Instructions
- Place eggs, in one layer, in the bottom of your air fryer. Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket.
- Cook at 275 degrees for about 15 minutes.
- You can also do soft boiled eggs, cook for 9-11 minutes. Jammy eggs, cook 12-13.
- Remove and let cool down in an ice bath (if desired) and enjoy!