Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs
These Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring only eggs and an ice bath. The air fryer cooks the eggs evenly, creating firm whites and creamy yolks without the need for boiling water. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, salads, sandwiches, and meal prep, this simple recipe is reliable, quick, and beginner-friendly. Customize the cooking time for softer or firmer yolks to suit your preference.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- Ice cubes
- Cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 270°F (130°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Place the eggs directly into the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between them.
- Cook for 15–17 minutes, depending on your preferred yolk texture.
- While the eggs are cooking, prepare a large bowl filled with ice and cold water.
- Immediately transfer the cooked eggs to the ice bath.
- Allow the eggs to cool for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Gently tap each egg on a hard surface and roll it lightly to crack the shell.
- Peel the eggs under cool running water for easier shell removal.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary slightly between air fryer models.
- Older eggs are generally easier to peel than very fresh eggs.
- An ice bath helps prevent overcooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket.
- Small or extra-large eggs may require slight time adjustments.
- Refrigerate unpeeled eggs for up to one week.
- Mark cooked eggs if storing alongside raw eggs.
- Always inspect eggs for cracks before cooking.