Making air fryer hard boiled eggs is quick, easy, and there’s no fuss over boiling water!
Why this recipe works
When it comes to making hard boiled eggs we’re certainly going to opt for the easiest route, and in this case, it’s by using the air fryer! No boiling or water is necessary with this recipe.
There are never enough ideas on how to use up hard boiled eggs, you can use them for Egg Salad, Deviled Eggs, slice them for a salad topping, or make some fun Tie Dye Easter Eggs!
Ingredients you will need
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How to Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
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- Place up to a dozen eggs on the grate in the air fryer. You can use a cookie rack if your air fryer basket does not have a grate.
EXPERT TIP: Since each air fryer cooks differently, we suggest experimenting with one egg first. Test the times to get your desired yolk!
- Air Fry for 11-15 minutes on 250F. No pre-heating and no turning required.
EXPERT TIP: You will notice that water or liquid droplets have formed on the outside of the shell. This is fine and is nothing to worry about - Place into a cold water/ice water bath. Peel once cool enough to handle.
- Sprinkle with cracked pepper and salt for a light snack or add to a fresh salad for an added bit of protein.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can store unpeeled hard boiled eggs in a container or uncovered in the refrigerator for up to one week. If your eggs are peeled, keep them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator with a damp paper towel on both sides of the eggs to keep them moist.
Hard boiled eggs can be stored in a refrigerator for up to one week. We recommend not peeling them until you are ready to eat as they store better and stay fresh longer this way.
An ice bath is a bowl of cold water and ice and is used to halt the cooking process. In this recipe, it cools the eggs and helps them pull away from the shell making it easier to remove.
Air fryer hard boiled eggs require minimal cleanup and take less time than the boiling method. They make the perfect snack under 100 calories or a delicious accompaniment to a crisp salad!
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
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- 10 eggs you can cook up to 12 depending on the size of your air fryer
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- Since each air fryer cooks differently, we suggest experimenting with one egg first. Test the times to get your desired yolk!
- You will notice that water or liquid droplets have formed on the outside of the shell. This is fine, nothing to worry about.
- Sprinkle with cracked pepper and salt for a light snack or add to a fresh salad for an added bit of protein.
Instructions
- Place up to a dozen eggs on the grate in the air fryer. You can use a cookie rack if your air fryer basket does not have a grate.
- Air Fry for 11-15 minutes on 250F. No pre-heating and no turning required.
- Place into a cold water/ice water bath. Peel once cool enough to handle.
Nutrition
The recipes on this blog are tested with a conventional gas oven and gas stovetop. It’s important to note that some ovens, especially as they age, can cook and bake inconsistently. Using an inexpensive oven thermometer can assure you that your oven is truly heating to the proper temperature. If you use a toaster oven or countertop oven, please keep in mind that they may not distribute heat the same as a conventional full sized oven and you may need to adjust your cooking/baking times. In the case of recipes made with a pressure cooker, air fryer, slow cooker, or other appliance, a link to the appliances we use is listed within each respective recipe. For baking recipes where measurements are given by weight, please note that results may not be the same if cups are used instead, and we can’t guarantee success with that method.
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Rob says
My eggs exploded once I put thwm in the ice bath…huge yoky mess