Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs – WellPlated.com

Hard boiled eggs in an air fryer? Yes, not only is it possible, it’s also one of the best ways to cook them! These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are quick and simple, with no boiling water needed. Easy to peel too!

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

• A Total Game-Changer. If your reaction to the idea of cooking hard boiled eggs in the air fryer was, “What in the what?”, believe me, I get it. I was just as skeptical, but I am now fully on board the air fryer hard boiled egg train. Choo choo! The air fryer produces perfect hard boiled eggs every single time. No more cracked shells, green yolks, or underdone whites. Like magic.
• The Easiest Way to Make Hard Boiled Eggs. Forget the big pot of water or having to linger around the stove while you wait for it to come to a boil. Just pop the eggs into the air fryer basket and cool them down before peeling and eating.
• Also the Easiest Way to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs. Even easier than Instant Pot Boiled Eggs! Peeling hard boiled eggs can be a time-consuming task, especially when the shells don’t come off easily and you’re left with a bunch of fingernail-shaped gouges in the egg. (Insert sad trombone sound here.) With air fryer hard boiled eggs, the high heat creates steam inside the egg, making it easier to remove the shell.
• Use Them in All the Things. The possibilities are endless with these air fryer hard boiled eggs. Not only can you enjoy them as a snack or quick breakfast, but you can also use them in all sorts of recipes, from Niçoise Salad to Miso Ramen and Healthy Egg Salad.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

The Ingredients

• Eggs. As little as one and as many as you can fit in a single layer in the air fryer. They can be cold, right from the refrigerator.
• Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper. Optional, for serving. Everything bagel seasoning is also amazing on these air fryer hard boiled eggs.

The Directions

1. Air Fry the Eggs. Set the eggs in the air fryer basket and cook at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes (for softer yolks) to 17 minutes (for firmer, dryer yolks). 

2. Cool. Plunge the air fried eggs into an ice bath.

3. Peel. Tap an egg with the back of a spoon gently to crack it. Re-submerge it in the ice bath, then take it out and finish peeling. Slice, season, and ENJOY!

Meal Prep Tip

Prepare a batch of hard boiled eggs, leave them unpeeled, and use them for easy meal prep for up to a week. Make a batch of hard boiled eggs in the air fryer on Sunday evening and have them ready to go for quick breakfasts, lunches or snacks all week long.

What to Do with and Serve with Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Don’t Skip the Cold Water Bath. After the eggs have finished cooking in the air fryer, it’s important to transfer them immediately into a bowl of cold water. This halts the cooking process, and the second submersion makes peeling easier.
• Experiment with Cooking Times. Depending on your air fryer and personal preferences, you may need to adjust the cooking time for your hard boiled eggs. I recommend making a single egg first, getting a feel for the amount of time needed, and then making a bigger batch.
• Remove Them Carefully. Use tongs (preferably silicone-coated tongs, which are grippy-er) to remove the eggs from the air fryer basket. Oven mitts are kind of cumbersome for this task, but obviously bare hands won’t do either. If you don’t have tongs, use a large serving spoon or ladle.
• Adjust for Your Air Fryer. Some air fryers, like the Ninja, won’t cook as low as 250 degrees F. If this is the case, set your air fryer to its lowest temperature and subtract a few minutes from the cooking time. Let the eggs rest before peeling; the carryover cooking will finish them.