Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs - This is literally the EASIEST way to make hard boiled eggs! No boiling, no fuss. Just perfect, easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs!
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I've been trying to keep some healthier snacks around the house. And let me tell you what. . .it's not always easy to get rid of the Oreos, ice cream and chips.
I'm finding that as long as I "prep" on Sunday for the week ahead, it makes healthier choices so much easier. And not just for me. . .for my whole family.
So, today, we're making Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs.
Let me tell you what. . .this is the EASIEST way to hard boil eggs that I've found so far. AND. . .with Easter right around the corner, my air fryer is going to make my life so much easier!
How to Air Fry Eggs
Grab a dozen eggs and gently place them into the air fryer basket.
In just 16 minutes, they'll be ready for their ice bath.
The Ice Bath
If you're not familiar with what an ice bath is, it's essentially a bowl filled with cold water and ice.
The ice bath cools the eggs and stops the cooking process. It also causes the egg to contract and pull away from the shell, making it easier to peel.
These air fryer hard boiled eggs were some of the easiest ever to peel.
And just look at that beautiful yellow yolk! No green discoloration from being cooked too long or at too high of temperature.
Using an air fryer to hard boil eggs makes you never want to go back to a big pot of boiling water.
If you own an air fryer, grab a dozen eggs, AND DO THIS! If you don't own an air fryer yet, I really recommend you thinking about purchasing one.
It's really changed the way I get meals on the table at our house and I know it will do the same for you!
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
Instructions
- Place eggs gently in air fryer basket.
- Set temperature to 250º Fahrenheit for 16 minutes.
- Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
- Remove from water to dry.
Notes
- Choose the Right Eggs: For best results, use eggs that are at least a few days old. Fresher eggs can be more difficult to peel after cooking. If possible, let the eggs sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before placing them in the air fryer. This can help prevent cracking during cooking.
- Experiment with Cooking Time: Cooking times can vary depending on the size and model of your air fryer, as well as your personal preference for yolk texture. Start with the recommended 16 minutes at 250 °F, but feel free to adjust the cooking time slightly to achieve your desired level of doneness. You may want to try a test batch to find the perfect cooking time for your specific air fryer.
- Shock in Ice Water: Transferring the cooked eggs to an ice bath immediately after cooking is crucial for stopping the cooking process and preventing the eggs from overcooking. This also helps shrink the egg whites slightly, making them easier to peel. Make sure the ice water bath is ready before the eggs finish cooking so you can transfer them quickly. After 5 minutes in the ice bath, gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under running water for easier peeling.
Barb
This did not work for me at all. I had to throw away so many eggs while trying to figure out if they were cooked all the way thru or not.
Heidi
Very nice and easy. I preheated my oven for 5 min. Then air fryer for 16 min. Perfect! Thank you for sharing. I'll be using my she fryer from now on.
R Sparks
This is so easy. Thank you!
MP
My eggs came out perfectly & easy to peel
Jess
I did this and the yolk was a dark yellow and some weren’t done. Also the ice bath didn’t help pealing much.
Sara
So sorry to hear this, Jess! Every air fryer is different so I encourage you to continue to experiment. An air fryer can produce beautifully hard-boiled eggs, I promise!
Cindy
My air fryer doesn’t go below 300° any suggestions on how long I should cook them for? I did 17 minutes and it was too long. Thanks
Sara
I would try around 12 minutes at 300 degrees.
LG
You left the temp out for air frying eggs
Sara
Take a look at the recipe card. The temp should be at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dearyle
I tried this recipe and they were a complete flop. They did not peel easily, and half of the whites came off with the shells. The whites had a funny texture and taste. I will not use my air fryer for hard boiled eggs ever again. I'll stay with the Instapot method.
Sara
I'm so sorry this didn't work out for you. Remember that all air fryers do cook a bit differently. You sometimes need to experiment a bit to achieve perfection with your air fryer. Keep trying! I promise you, I've hard boiled eggs many times in the air fryer and they turn out wonderfully!