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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. You will love these easy peel hard boiled eggs in the air fryer that take seconds to peel and do not require a water bath. The original air fryer boiled eggs recipe from chef Dom is perfect for egg salad, devilled eggs and so much more.

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Hard Boiled Eggs In Air Fryer

Yesterday I shared with you an update of our air fryer soft boiled eggs and today we are updating our air fryer hard boiled eggs.

It just feels like a lifetime ago now since we first showed many, many people how simple it is to cook hard boiled eggs in the air fryer.

We always think instant pot hard boiled eggs, don’t we? We don’t think that the other popular kitchen gadget could give it a run for its money with boiled eggs too.

Personally, I prefer air fryer boiled eggs over instant pot boiled eggs, and I am sure you will too after you try this air fryer eggs recipe.

Can You Hard Boil Eggs In An Air Fryer?

Yes you can. It is one of those true cooking hacks of the air fryer and to me it’s a stroke of genius.

You see you think of the effort in cooking boiled eggs in the pan. You have to remember when you put them on, you have to drain them, you have difficulty peeling them and the list goes on and on.

Then if you cook instant pot boiled eggs it’s the time taken to pressure, plus some people making it overcomplicated.

But take the air fryer. You load up to a dozen eggs into the air fryer basket, air fry and then do our easy peel method.

You are done. No real effort involved and they peel so well that you don’t need a water bath.

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Without Rack

You also don’t need a rack when you cook boiled eggs in air fryer. In fact, they sit directly in the air fryer basket, making your job much easier.

Air Fryer Devilled Eggs

I don’t make them as often as I should, but the air fryer is fantastic for transforming your air fryer hard boiled eggs into air fryer devilled eggs.

Take a look at this photo:

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This shows how easy the yolk comes out of the just cooked boiled eggs when air fried. If you want to make air fryer devilled eggs remember this and then follow your favourite devilled eggs recipe.

How To Air Fry Hard Boiled Eggs?

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Cooking hard boiled eggs in air fryer is one of the EASIEST EVER air fryer recipes.

  1. Load eggs into your air fryer basket.
  2. Air fry.
  3. Follow our quick peel method.
  4. Serve and enjoy.

This is just how ridiculously simple it is to make hard boiled eggs in the air fryer!

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs 300 Degrees

I have been asked if you should cook air fryer hard boiled eggs at 300 degrees and the answer is NO.

It is way too hot for hard boiled eggs and will leave a dark yellow look on your eggs because they will have been over cooked.

How Long To Cook Eggs In An Air Fryer?

To cook hard boiled eggs in the air fryer takes JUST 16 minutes. There is no preheat required.

However, if you would like a softer yolk you can reduce this slightly to 14 minutes, it just depends on what you plan to use your hard boiled eggs for.

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Easy Peel Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

The best thing to do once your eggs have finished cooking in the air fryer, is to load them into a jug or bowl of cold water.

We are not talking an ice bath here, just something to cool them down enough to touch and so that you can also rinse off the peel.

Then crack the eggs on the top and the bottom and gently roll them on a clean worktop.

As this can be hard to explain in writing, I have included our easy peel technique in full in the video below and you will never struggle to peel and egg again!

More Simple Air Fryer Egg Recipes

We love cooking eggs for breakfast in the air fryer. Its just something simple that you can put together in a flash for busy mornings. Here are a few other air fryer egg ideas:

  • Air Fryer Egg Cups
  • Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs
  • Air Fryer Omelette
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. You will love these easy peel hard boiled eggs in the air fryer that take seconds to peel and do not require a water bath. The original air fryer boiled eggs recipe from chef Dom is perfect for egg salad, devilled eggs and so much more.

Prep Time3 minutes mins

Cook Time16 minutes mins

Total Time19 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Snack

Cuisine: Air Fryer

Servings: 8

Calories: 63kcal

Author: RecipeThis.com

Ingredients

Kitchen Gadgets:

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Ingredients:

  • 8 Large Eggs

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Instructions

  • Load eggs into the air fryer basket, making sure none of them are cracked. Set the temperature to 120c/250f and cook for 16 minutes.

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  • When the air fryer beeps quickly remove the eggs and place them in a cold jug of water.

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  • One by one peel the eggs, using the technique in the video below for perfectly peeled hard boiled eggs.

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Notes

Time. Note that the cook time will vary if you are using a low performing air fryer or if your eggs are a different size. I recommend you play about with the cook times to get your perfect air fryer eggs.

Quantities. You can do up to 12 eggs at once in your air fryer basket. Though because we are normally feeding between 1-4 people it will vary between 2-6 for us.

Thanks for reading our air fryer hard boiled eggs recipe on Recipe This. We have many more air fryer recipes for you to check out next. Though if you love easy recipes, then I recommend you try our air fryer chickpeas next.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition InfoPlease Note: Nutrition values are our best estimate based on the software we use at Recipe This and are meant as a guide. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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FAQs

How long does it take to hard boil eggs in an air fryer? ›

Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 270 degrees F. Add the eggs to the fryer basket and cook 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Remove the eggs and plunge them into an ice bath. Peel when cool enough to handle.

Why are my air fryer hard-boiled eggs so hard to peel? ›

Be sure they are fully cooled, so the white is hardened before peeling. Plunge in ice water. If you use the above air fryer boiled eggs time chart but skip the cold water step, your eggs will be overcooked. They may also be more difficult to peel.

How many eggs can I put in the air fryer at one time? ›

Add the eggs to your air fryer basket in a single layer. i added 8 eggs. Air fry for 15 minutes for hard boiled eggs with completely cooked yolks. Alternatively, you can cook for 9 minutes for very soft with slightly runny whites, 11 minutes for jammy eggs, or 13 minutes for just slightly undercooked yolks.

What is the trick to perfect hard boiled eggs? ›

Instructions
  1. Place your eggs in a single layer on the bottom of your pot and cover with cold water. ...
  2. Over high heat, bring your eggs to a rolling boil.
  3. Remove from heat and let stand in water for 10-12 minutes for large eggs. ...
  4. Drain water and immediately run cold water over eggs until cooled.

Can I use aluminum foil in an air fryer for eggs? ›

Yes! Along with hard boiling an egg in an air fryer, you can make a fried egg as well. Cook a cracked egg on an aluminum foil-lined air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 4-8 minutes, depending on how runny you want the yolk.

How do you keep eggs from exploding in an air fryer? ›

No! Boiling eggs in the air fryer will not cause them to explode, just as they can cook in the oven fine. Just keep the temperature low and look for cracks before air frying them.

What do you add to water to make it easier to peel hard-boiled eggs? ›

According to our friends at Delish, adding a teaspoon of baking soda to your boiling pot of water will help the shell peel off seamlessly. Why? The alkaline in the baking soda will help your egg whites loosen up from the shell, making it easier to peel.

Why does vinegar help peel hard-boiled eggs? ›

Adding white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your pot of water allegedly results in softer, easier-to-peel eggshells. That's because the acid in vinegar dissolves some of the calcium carbonate that makes up the egg's hard exterior.

Is it safe to cook eggs in Airfryer? ›

Your air fryer can make perfect soft, medium or hard cooked eggs -- no boiling water required!

Is it cheaper to boil eggs in an air fryer? ›

It takes less time and less energy. Making it much cheaper! Do note that, when I say 'boil an egg' in the air fryer, there actually isn't any water involved. It only uses the dry heat to cook it.

Can you throw eggs in the Airfryer? ›

Preheat an air fryer to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place eggs in the air fryer basket. Cook eggs in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Transfer eggs to a cold water bath until fully cooled, 8 to 10 minutes.

Is 10 minutes long enough to hard boil an egg? ›

Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Then, let them sit in the hot water. As soon as the water begins to boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Leave the eggs in the hot water for anywhere from 10-12 minutes, depending on how you like your eggs.

How does Martha Stewart boil eggs? ›

Carefully place the eggs in a large saucepan; add cold water to cover by one inch, and bring to a rolling boil. Cover pan; remove from heat. Let stand 12 minutes, then drain and rinse under cool water. To store, keep eggs unpeeled in the refrigerator, up to 4 days.

How long to boil eggs so they peel easily? ›

Cook for 13 minutes, then shock them in an ice bath at the end to make perfect, easy-to-peel, hard-boiled eggs. BUT, there are still a few mistakes that will mess up your easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs.

Can you air fry eggs at 400 degrees? ›

How long to cook depends on the type of eggs you want to make and the model of air fryer. In general, preheat air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Air fry at 280°F for 9-10 minutes for soft-boiled eggs; 12-13 minutes for hard-boiled eggs; or 3 minutes for over-easy eggs.

How do you hard boil an egg in an air fryer Tiktok? ›

Say “YES” if you would try these boiled eggs in the air fryer 🤯 All you have to do is air fry some eggs @ 275F for 15 mins, put them in an ice bath, peel & enjoy! Pro tip: Make sure your eggs are room temperature or they won't cook right.

How to hard boil eggs in air fryer reddit? ›

gave hard-boiled eggs a try. cooked it at 280 degrees for 15 minutes, then cold water for 10. I was a bit worry about it being soft but it surprised me, when cut in half, you would not be able to tell the difference from boiling.

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