Easy to Make Hard Boiled Eggs In Air Fryer

Quick and easy to make, these Hard Boiled Eggs In Air Fryer are a hands-off way to prepare your eggs. If you are an egg lover and are looking to cook up a big batch of eggs to have on hand then this air fryer method is for you.

Perfect for Easter eggs, too, this method makes it easy and fun!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple
• Hands off time
• Big batch option
• No guess work
• Convenient

You’ll get a perfectly creamy yolk and an easy-to-peel shell every time. This air fryer method is a game-changer for busy mornings, meal prep, or just whenever you’re in the mood for a protein-packed snack. And believe me, it’s great to have pre-cooked eggs handy in the fridge.

Equipment

Air fryer

If you haven’t invested in an air fryer there’s no time like the present. It has become my go-to kitchen appliance these days.

It cooks everything up quickly and easily, and is an ideal way to batch cook eggs. No need to stand over the stove and wait for the water to boil or set a timer to make sure the eggs cook properly.

Just place them in the air fryer and let it work its magic. This convenient and fool proof method can’t be beat.

This is the exact air fryer I own. It’s small, but it’s perfect for just my husband and I to use.

Other Air Fryers

Here are a few more to shop from that are different sizes and Best Sellers online.

Ingredients

• Eggs – use as many as you’d like to cook. White, brown, free-range or organic eggs are all good to hard boil.

How To Make Hard Boiled Eggs In Air Fryer

• Line your air fryer basket with the number of eggs you want to hard boil.

• Cook at 250° for 13-17 minutes depending on how done you like them. Personally, I do 15 minutes.
• Allow to sit for 5 minutes in the air fryer and then place in an ice bath for 5 minutes.

• Peel each egg and rinse to ensure all of the egg shell is removed. I like to use a spoon to help peel my hard boiled eggs. Simply tap the top and work the spoon, face-down, under the shell to peel.

• The eggs are now ready to eat or to be stored. Slice in halves to enjoy.

• Or leave them whole for later!

• Add salt and pepper if desired to garnish before eating.

If you’re looking for ways to use those hard-boiled eggs you can use them in this Pioneer Woman Potato Salad, serve them alongside your favorite green salad, or, bake up some homemade bread and make an egg salad sandwich. You can also keep them on hand to make deviled eggs, scotch eggs or any other egg dish that requires hard boiled eggs.

If you want to try another recipe in your air fryer, you need to make these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, you’ll never go back to oven-baking sweet potato fries again.

Tips and Tricks

• Choose fresh eggs to cook in the air fryer as they will be easier to peel.
• Store eggs in their shells in the fridge for up to one week. Store peeled eggs in the fridge in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 days.
• Note all air fryers are different so you may need to adjust the cook time based on your air fryer.
• If you prefer soft boiled eggs, adjust the cook time accordingly.
• To remove the eggs from the air fryer use tongs or wear an oven mitt as they’ll be hot.
• Make sure to place the eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket so they all cook evenly.
• Double check to see if your air fryer needs reheating before starting to cook the eggs.

FAQs

How long does it take to hard boil eggs in an air fryer?

It can take between 13 and 17 minutes depending on your air fryer. The best thing to do is to test and see how long it takes to cook them up to your liking.

Can you hard boil eggs in an air fryer?

Yes, you can! It’s so easy you’ll never go back to boiling eggs on the stove again.

What happens if you air fry an egg in the shell?

If you air fry an egg in its shell it will cook and most of the time it will be easier to peel than if you boiled it over the stove.

Is it better to peel hard boiled eggs when they are hot or cold?

Hot hard boiled eggs will be hard to handle without burning yourself so it’s probably best to peel them once they have cooled down slightly. Cold hard boiled eggs, straight from the fridge will be more difficult to peel but you can run them under warm water to warm them up slightly.

How does an air fryer work?

An air fryer works by circulating hot air around the food. It is similar to a convection oven but smaller.