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December 3, 2019

Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs {Easy to Peel}

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These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are cooked to perfection EVERY TIME! It’s the best way to cook hard boiled eggs and I’ll share my favorite tips with you and take all of the guesswork out. 

They are the base for so many great recipes such as Deviled Eggs, Egg Salad Sandwich, or Easter Eggs. You can have them at breakfast, lunch or as a snack!

These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are cooked to perfection EVERY TIME! It’s the best way to cook hard boiled eggs and I’ll share my favorite tips with you and take all of the guesswork out. #AirFryerHardBoiledEggs

Table of Contents

  • Perfect air fryer hard boiled eggs
  • How to cook air fryer hard boiled eggs?
  • How long to cook air fryer hard boiled eggs?
  • How do you peel hard boiled eggs easily?
  • How long will air fryer hard boiled eggs last?
  • Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs {Easy to Peel}

Perfect air fryer hard boiled eggs

Have you ever had a hard-boiled egg with a green halo around the yolk? Sometimes there is even a sulphury odor? These are the results of overcooking the eggs. When properly cooked, the yolk should be bright golden yellow without any funky smell. But how to achieve your desired texture and avoid overcooking?

Say hello to air fryer hard boiled eggs! The only ingredient you need is the egg. No water needed. You don’t need saucepan or rack for this recipe.

By air frying eggs, I don’t need to worry about undercooked or overcooked hard boiled eggs any more. This air fryer hard boiled eggs recipe is fool-proof and guarantees the results. You’ll have perfectly cooked eggs with creamy and golden yellow yolk every time!

How to cook air fryer hard boiled eggs?

Making hard boiled eggs in an air fryer is really easy and fast. You can use cold eggs directly from the fridge, and place them in the air fryer basket (Don’t overcrowd the basket). No need to pre-heat the air fryer. Just set the temperature to 270ºF and cook for 15-17 minutes.

Placing eggs in the air fryer baskets.

Once cooked, soak them in the ice water and peel.

Soaking eggs in an ice water bath.

This is a no-fail recipe, and you’ll never have an over-cooked eggs with green ring around the yolk again!

How long to cook air fryer hard boiled eggs?

Depending on your preference and how you use your hard boiled eggs, you may want your eggs with different texture; use this tested timeline:

  • 11 minutes: Liquid runny center and soft egg white. Great for serving in an egg cup.
  • 12 minutes: Soft-boiled egg with slightly runny center.
  • 13 minutes: A soft yolk with custard-like texture. 
  • 15 minutes: A firm egg white with creamy yolk. It’s the early stage of a hard boiled egg. 
  • 16 minutes: A hard boiled egg with a lighter yolk.
  • 17 minutes: Completely hard-boiled egg. Great for deviled eggs or egg salad sandwich. It has the lightest yolk and firm white, but not overcooked.
Air fryer hard boiled eggs seasoned with salt and pepper.

Once the eggs have cooked, it’s best to place them in an ice water bath immediately to stop the cooking process and maintain the perfect texture. Note that I use large eggs, if yours are larger or smaller, adjust the time slightly.

How do you peel hard boiled eggs easily?

Once the eggs have cooked, soak them in an ice bath for about 5 minutes. Crack them open by rolling on a kitchen counter. There is a thin membrane underneath the eggshell, which should come off with the shell. 

It’s important to know that older eggs are easier to peel than fresh eggs. So if you plan to make deviled eggs for a party or Easter, just buy your eggs a week before using them. 

Closeup showing how easy it is to peel the eggs after the ice water bath.

How long will air fryer hard boiled eggs last?

Hard-boiled eggs can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days (peeled or unpeeled). If they are peeled, store them in an airtight container. 

The whole hard boiled eggs don’t freeze well, as the egg whites can become tough and rubbery. However, you can freeze the cooked egg yolks by storing them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They will last up to 3 months.

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These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are cooked to perfection EVERY TIME! It’s the best way to cook hard boiled eggs and I’ll share my favorite tips with you and take all of the guesswork out.

Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs {Easy to Peel}

These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are cooked to perfection EVERY TIME! It’s the best way to cook hard boiled eggs and I’ll share my favorite tips with you and take all of the guesswork out. 
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Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 7 eggs
Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients 

  • 7-8 eggs
  • seasoning such as salt and pepper optional

Instructions 

  • Remove the eggs from the refrigerator and place them in the air fryer basket directly.
  • Set the temperature to 270ºF. You don’t need to pre-heat the air fryer.
  • Cook for 15 minutes if you prefer a hard-boiled egg with softer yolk. For soft-boiled eggs, cook for 11-14 minutes, and for a completely hard-boiled eggs, cook for 17 minutes. See photos and details in the post.
  • Once cooked, remove from the basket and place them in a bowl of ice water or run under cold water for about 5 minutes.
  • Peel right away and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you forget to soak your eggs in the ice water and find it difficult to peel, you can crack the shells all around without peeling. Then soak them in cold water for 10-15 minutes and then peel.
  • It’s normal if there are some tiny brown spots on your hard boiled eggs. Don’t worry and it’s not a sign of overcooking.
  • Your cook time may vary slightly because different models could vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Author: izzycooking
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
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Filed Under: Air Fryer, Breakfast, Snacks Tagged With: eggs

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Comments

  1. Jeane says

    May 31, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the input ! I think they could have used an extra 2 minutes but that might be due to the make of my fruer

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      May 31, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Jeane, thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  2. RaeAnna says

    June 5, 2020 at 11:20 am

    How many eggs can I do at once? Can I fill the basket? Do I need to rotate them around? Single layer?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      June 5, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      Hi ReaAnna, as long as there’s some room between eggs, and they’re arranged in single layer, you can cook as many as you want. You don’t need to rotate them around. Hope it helps.

      Reply
  3. Kathy says

    September 5, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    I just made these and it worked perfectly! Hard boiled eggs in 17 minutes!
    Thank you!🤗

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      September 5, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Kathy, great to hear that. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  4. Pat says

    September 13, 2020 at 2:19 am

    Do you puncture the eggs first?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      September 15, 2020 at 11:30 am

      Hi Pat, no need to puncture the eggs.

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    September 24, 2020 at 3:11 am

    5 stars
    I made three eggs, The time I used was 17 minutes. They were delicious.

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      September 24, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Hi Michelle, glad to hear that. thanks for letting me know. Izzy

      Reply
  6. Jorge says

    October 25, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    My air fryer only goes down to 300 degrees. It’s a Ninja OP300 Foodi, Tendercrisp, Pressure cooker. Any experience with this. Thanks

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      October 25, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Hi Jorge, I have 2 air fryers at home and never had that problem before. Maybe you can contact the manufacturer?

      Reply
    • Gigi says

      November 18, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Have a ninja foodi… lowest temperature is 300 as well… I like my eggs soft boiled 300 degrees for 9 minutes seems to be perfect. If you like hard boiled you can turn it off after 10 minutes and just let them sit with the lid closed for an additional 5 minutes to finish cooking. Dont forget to have the eggs sit in ice cold water for a few minutes as well! It was alot of trial and error to find the perfect time.. my dog ate alot of eggs that week. %%

      Reply
  7. Pauline Wilson says

    November 8, 2020 at 10:29 am

    My Air Fryer doesn’t have a basket, but three racks. Do I just place the eggs on the top rack?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      November 9, 2020 at 8:06 am

      Hi Pauline, yes you can place the eggs on top of the wire rack. Izzy

      Reply

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