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    Home » Air Fryer Breakfast

    Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

    Posted: Mar 24, 2020 · Updated: Apr 25, 2022 by Tonje

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    These yummy air fryer hard boiled eggs are so incredibly easy to make. No pot or water is needed; simply add the eggs to the air fryer and set the timer! Perfect for a quick breakfast, or an easy way to make a batch for multiple future meals.

    Hard boiled eggs on a plate on a marble table.

    Jump to:
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥗 Serving suggestions
    • 🍲 Leftovers
    • ⏲️ Find the best cook time
    • ❓ Troubleshooting
    • 🧾 Adapting the recipe
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • More air fryer recipes
    • Recipe

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    🔪 Instructions

    These air fryer hard boiled eggs are really easy to make:

    Eggs in an air fryer.

    First, add 6 medium, chilled eggs to the air fryer.

    Hard boiled eggs on a plate.

    Cook the eggs for 16 minutes at 120°C/250°F.

    Move the air fried eggs immediately to an ice bath, or leave them under running cold water to cool them down. Peel the eggs and serve!

    🥗 Serving suggestions

    Hard boiled eggs can be served as a snack, in sandwiches, in salads, or other dishes. Try making deviled eggs, egg salad, Air Fryer Scotch Eggs, or other tasty dishes.

    🍲 Leftovers

    Hard boiled eggs last for several days in the fridge. If you plan on storing leftover eggs, I recommend refridgerating them with the shells still on, as this will make them keep longer.

    ⏲️ Find the best cook time

    When it comes to hard boiled eggs, there are plenty of theories and ideas about how to get the right cooking time. The fact is, unfortunately, that there are so many different factors that contribute to finding the ideal cooking time. That is why every food blogger, chef and hobby cook have their own opinions and secret tricks!

    The temperature of the air fryer, the temperature of the eggs, the size of the eggs, the amount of eggs used, the quality of the eggs and your personal preferences are the main factors that can influence the cooking time.

    Use this recipe as a guide for how to make hard boiled eggs, and if they don't come out quite as expected, please consult the troubleshooting guide below.

    Hard boiled eggs cut in half on a plate.

    ❓ Troubleshooting

    What if the eggs have yellow or brown spots? - This means the eggs are slightly burned. Try reducing the cook time next time, and make sure they are not cooked on a too high temperature.

    Are the yolks still a bit wet or runny? - The eggs are under cooked, or soft boiled instead of hard boiled. Try cooking them for slightly longer next time. They are still safe to eat.

    Are the egg whites still runny? - The eggs are extremely under cooked. If you followed the instructions and this happened, it means something is wrong with your air fryer, or you overcrowded the basked with way too many eggs.

    Why do eggs get a green ring around the yolk? - This happens when the eggs are slightly over cooked. Reduce the cooking time next time. Although they might look funny, they are still safe to eat!

    Is the egg yolk and white mixed together inside the egg? - This happens when the yolk breaks inside the egg before cooking. It is very rare, and means the egg was either shaked very hard, or it might have gone off.

    🧾 Adapting the recipe

    For this recipe we assume that you use 6 medium, free range, chilled eggs straight from the fridge. This is how you can adapt the recipe to suit other situations:

    Using different air fryers: Some air fryers cook faster than others, some keep the temperature better than others etc. You might find that the times suggested don't match exactly. If this is the case, use the troubleshooting guide above to find out how you can get the eggs just to your liking!

    Using small eggs: Small eggs require a shorter cooking time than medium eggs. You might have to experiment, but 13-14 minutes should be ideal.

    Using large eggs: Large eggs require longer to cook through. You might have to experiment, but try 18-19 minutes.

    Using a preheated air fryer: This recipe assumes that you add the eggs to a cold air fryer. If you use a preheated air fryer, you would want to reduce the suggested times with 2-3 minutes.

    Using room temperature eggs: Room temperature eggs get hot faster than cold eggs, and require a shorter cooking time. Reduce the time by 1 minute.

    Medium - soft boiled eggs: If you want your eggs to be slightly soft but not completely runny, try reducing the cook time by 3-4 minutes.

    Runny soft boiled eggs: For a runny, soft boiled eggs, try reducing the cook time by 5-6 minutes.

    Changing the amount of eggs used: The fewer eggs you use, the lower of a cook time you need. If you use less than 4 eggs, reduce the cook time by 1 minutes. If using more than 8, add 1 minute to the timer. Don't overcrowd the basket, and make sure that every egg has enough space to move. If you have to cook many eggs, you might have to do it in batches.

    Halved hard boiled eggs.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can you cook eggs in the air fryer?

    Absolutely! Add the eggs straight to the air fryer and cook for about 18 minutes for perfect hard boiled eggs.

    Will eggs explode in the air fryer?

    Absolutely not. They will be fine!

    Can you freeze hard boiled eggs?

    No. Hard boiled eggs tend to become very rubbery and unpleasant to eat after freezing.

    How do I peel the egg shells?

    Crack the egg all over against a hard surface, then pick the shell off using your fingers. Fresh eggs are harder to peel, so try to use the oldest eggs you have when making hard boiled eggs.

    Why do we cool down the eggs immediately after cooking?

    The eggs will keep cooking inside the shells unless they are cooled down. Therefore, we add them to an ice bath or put them under running cold water immediately after they have finished air frying to prevent them from overcooking.

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    Recipe

    Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

    These yummy air fryer hard boiled eggs are so incredibly easy to make. No pot or water is needed; simply add the eggs to the air fryer and set the timer! Perfect for a quick breakfast, or an easy way to make a batch for multiple future meals.
    5 from 1 vote
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 1 min
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine British
    Servings 6 eggs
    Calories 63 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
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    Ingredients
      

    • 6 medium eggs

    Instructions
     

    • Add 6 medium, chilled eggs to the air fryer.
    • Cook the eggs for 16 minutes at 120°C/250°F.
    • Move the air fried eggs immediately to an ice bath, or leave them under running cold water to cool them down.
    • Peel the eggs and serve!

    Notes

    Can you cook eggs in the air fryer?
    Absolutely! Add the eggs straight to the air fryer and cook for about 18 minutes for perfect hard boiled eggs.
    Will eggs explode in the air fryer?
    Absolutely not. They will be fine!
    Can you freeze hard boiled eggs?
    No. Hard boiled eggs tend to become very rubbery and unpleasant to eat after freezing.
    How do I peel the egg shells?
    Crack the egg all over against a hard surface, then pick the shell off using your fingers. Fresh eggs are harder to peel, so try to use the oldest eggs you have when making hard boiled eggs.
    Why do we cool down the eggs immediately after cooking?
    The eggs will keep cooking inside the shells unless they are cooled down. Therefore, we add them to an ice bath or put them under running cold water immediately after they have finished air frying to prevent them from overcooking.

    Find the best cook time

    When it comes to hard boiled eggs, there are plenty of theories and ideas about how to get the right cooking time. The fact is, unfortunately, that there are so many different factors that contribute to finding the ideal cooking time. That is why every food blogger, chef and hobby cook have their own opinions and secret tricks!
    The temperature of the air fryer, the temperature of the eggs, the size of the eggs, the amount of eggs used, the quality of the eggs and your personal preferences are the main factors that can influence the cooking time.
    Use this recipe as a guide for how to make hard boiled eggs, and if they don’t come out quite as expected, please consult the troubleshooting guide below.

    Leftovers

    Hard boiled eggs last for several days in the fridge. If you plan on storing leftover eggs, I recommend refridgerating them with the shells still on, as this will make them keep longer.

    Troubleshooting

    What if the eggs have yellow or brown spots? – This means the eggs are slightly burned. Try reducing the cook time next time, and make sure they are not cooked on a too high temperature.
    Are the yolks still a bit wet or runny? – The eggs are under cooked, or soft boiled instead of hard boiled. Try cooking them for slightly longer next time. They are still safe to eat.
    Are the egg whites still runny? – The eggs are extremely under cooked. If you followed the instructions and this happened, it means something is wrong with your air fryer, or you overcrowded the basked with way too many eggs.
    Why do eggs get a green ring around the yolk? – This happens when the eggs are slightly over cooked. Reduce the cooking time next time. Although they might look funny, they are still safe to eat!
    Is the egg yolk and white mixed together inside the egg? – This happens when the yolk breaks inside the egg before cooking. It is very rare, and means the egg was either shaked very hard, or it might have gone off.

    Adapting the recipe

    For this recipe we assume that you use 6 medium, free range, chilled eggs straight from the fridge. This is how you can adapt the recipe to suit other situations:
    Using different air fryers: Some air fryers cook faster than others, some keep the temperature better than others etc. You might find that the times suggested don’t match exactly. If this is the case, use the troubleshooting guide above to find out how you can get the eggs just to your liking!
    Using small eggs: Small eggs require a shorter cooking time than medium eggs. You might have to experiment, but 13-14 minutes should be ideal.
    Using large eggs: Large eggs require longer to cook through. You might have to experiment, but try 18-19 minutes.
    Using a preheated air fryer: This recipe assumes that you add the eggs to a cold air fryer. If you use a preheated air fryer, you would want to reduce the suggested times with 2-3 minutes.
    Using room temperature eggs: Room temperature eggs get hot faster than cold eggs, and require a shorter cooking time. Reduce the time by 1 minute.
    Medium – soft boiled eggs: If you want your eggs to be slightly soft but not completely runny, try reducing the cook time by 3-4 minutes.
    Runny soft boiled eggs: For a runny, soft boiled eggs, try reducing the cook time by 5-6 minutes.
    Changing the amount of eggs used: The fewer eggs you use, the lower of a cook time you need. If you use less than 4 eggs, reduce the cook time by 1 minutes. If using more than 8, add 1 minute to the timer. Don’t overcrowd the basket, and make sure that every egg has enough space to move. If you have to cook many eggs, you might have to do it in batches.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword air fryer, dairy free, egg, gluten free
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    Comments

    1. Lara

      February 06, 2021 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      This was so easy! I was so hesitant to try it, but the eggs came out perfect.

      Reply
    2. Sandy Searls

      August 19, 2021 at 12:26 am

      Beg to differ. My eggs exploded and made a mess in my air fryer.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 07, 2022 at 10:51 am

        Hi Sandy. I'm sorry to hear that this recipe didn't work for you. It sounds like your air fryer might run a little warmer, so if you want to attempt it again, you can try to reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.

        Reply

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