Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Have you tried making air fryer hard boiled eggs? If not, you should give it a try. You don’t have to wait for the water to boil and don’t have to do the dishes. It’s quick and easy.

Your air fryer hard boiled eggs get ready in under 15 minutes. Believe me, the egg peel is so easy and the eggs are perfectly cooked. You’ll have the best air fryer hard boiled eggs in no time.

When I discovered that we can make eggs in an air fryer I was the happiest person. Because my boyfriend likes to have hard boiled eggs for breakfast.

You don’t have to wait for the water to boil, just put the eggs in the air fryer and it’s done. This is the easiest method of boiling eggs without water.  If you’re an egg lover be sure to check these air fryer egg recipes air fryer egg bites, and air fryer poached eggs.

So, let’s get started with the air fryer hard boiled eggs recipe.

How to make air fryer hard boiled eggs?

Making hard boiled eggs in an air fryer is easy and quick. Let’s see how the air fryer hard boiled eggs are made.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 eggs
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instruction:

Step 1: Preheat your air fryer at 120C/250F for 3-5 minutes. Preheating helps cooking fast. But if you skip the preheating process you have to keep the eggs for 3-4 minutes extra.

Step 2: Place 3-4 eggs into the air fryer basket and cook at 120C/250F for 15 minutes. You can also adjust the timing according to the doneness you like.

Step 3: As soon as the eggs are cooked, put the air fryer hard boiled eggs in ice water to cool. You can make your ice water by taking some ice cubes and pouring them into a bowl of cold water. This process helps the eggs to stop cooking further. You can also run the eggs under cold running water for a minute instead of an ice water bath.

Step 4: Remove the peel and enjoy. Air fryer hard boiled eggs peel super easy compared to water-boiled eggs.

Tips for making perfect air fryer hard boiled eggs.

• Every air fryer is slightly different in terms of temperature. So, if you’re making eggs in an air fryer for the first time try with 1-2 eggs. Don’t waste the eggs if you don’t like the end result.
• You can use cold eggs or room-temperature eggs. Both work fine.
• Adjust the cooking time according to your preferred doneness.
• Use an ice water bath to avoid overcooking. If you don’t have ice then simply run the eggs under cold water for a minute.
• If you notice brown spots on the eggs, it’s because of the direct heat on the eggs. There’s nothing to worry about, just wipe them off.

Other air fryer breakfast recipe you’ll love:

• air fryer grilled cheese with bacon
• air fryer bacon and eggs

Why make these air fryer hard boiled eggs?

• It’s easy
• No water needed/ no need to wait for the water to boil
• Perfectly cooked each time

Here are some of the frequently asked questions.

Will eggs explode in air fryer?

Absolutely not. Eggs will be fine there and you’ll get to have the best air fryer hard boiled eggs.

 

What are the air fryer hard boiled eggs time and temp?

All air fryers work differently so the time and temp might be slightly different.

I cooked the air fryer hard boiled eggs in Philips air fryer. And 120C/250F for 15 minutes this was the perfect time and temp.

You can adjust the time and temp according to your preference.

 

How long do you ice bath air fryer hard boiled eggs?

Usually, it takes around 4-5 minutes for the eggs to cool down in an ice bath. But if the water is not cold enough it takes a longer time.

If you’re wondering why the ice bath is important. Using an ice bath method is important to achieve the perfect hard-boiled eggs. Ice bath stops the further cooking process after you remove the eggs from the air fryer.
If you don’t give an ice bath then it continues to cook.

 

Can you make air fryer hard boiled eggs at 300 degrees?

No, 300F is too hot for hard-boiled eggs. If you cook at that temperature, you’ll notice a dark yellow on your eggs. It’s because the eggs are overcooked.

So, I don’t recommend you to cook air fryer hard boiled eggs at 300 degrees.

 

Are air fryer hard boiled eggs healthy?

Yes, they are. Eggs are rich in minerals, vitamins, and proteins.

Do air fryer hard boiled eggs peel easily?
Yes, the air fryer hard boiled eggs peel easily as long as you don’t overcook them.

 

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Prep Time:1 minute
Cook Time:15 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Calories- 215kcal | Sodium- 125 mg | Fat- 8g | Protein- 12g | Saturated Fat- 3g | Trans Fat- 1g | Calcium-47 mg | Iron- 2mg | Cholesterol- 325mg | Sugar- 1g | Vitamin A- 475IU | Carbohydrate- 1g | Potassium- 120mg |

If you like air fryer hard boiled eggs, look what else you can air fry:

• Air fryer carrot muffins
• Air Fryer Fried Garlic

 

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