Air Fryer Boiled Eggs
Making “boiled” eggs in the air fryer is simple—no pot of boiling water required! The eggs cook evenly, peel easily after an ice bath, and are perfect for breakfast, snacks, salads, or meal prep.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 9–17 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 6 eggs
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
Ice Bath
- Ice
- Cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 270°F (130°C) for 3 minutes (optional, but helps with even cooking).
- Place the eggs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between each egg.
- Air fry according to your preferred doneness:
| Doneness | Cook Time |
|---|---|
| Soft-Boiled | 9–10 minutes |
| Jammy | 11–12 minutes |
| Medium | 13–14 minutes |
| Hard-Boiled | 15–17 minutes |
- Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Gently crack and peel the eggs under cool running water for easier peeling.
Serving Ideas
- Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Slice onto avocado toast
- Add to green salads
- Make egg salad sandwiches
- Serve with ramen or noodle bowls
- Enjoy as a high-protein snack
- Add to potato salad or Cobb salad
Storage
- In the Shell: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Peeled Eggs: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Air fryer models vary, so you may need to adjust the cooking time by 1–2 minutes.
- An ice bath helps stop the cooking process and makes the eggs easier to peel.
- Older eggs generally peel more easily than very fresh eggs.
- If cooking extra-large eggs, add 1–2 minutes to the cooking time.
Enjoy perfectly cooked air fryer eggs with almost no cleanup