Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs are incredibly quick and easy to make, perfectly cooked every time, and easy to peel. This may just be the best way ever to make hard-boiled eggs!

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I guess I really should call these air fryer hard-cooked eggs because they aren’t actually boiled (in fact, you don’t use any water at all). Whatever they’re called, if you have an air fryer, you’ve got to try them!

When I first heard about eggs cooked in the air fryer, I was very skeptical. I was a loyal fan of Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs for a long time, and I didn’t think that making hard-boiled eggs in the air-fryer would work at all.

But, hey, I had to try it. And to my surprise, it worked so well that this is now my new favorite way to make hard-boiled eggs (sorry Instant Pot…but I still love you)!

The eggs are perfectly cooked with a firm yolk and no green/gray ring. They’re easy to peel. And, although they take about the same amount of time as cooking on the stove, they’re so much simpler to make (and almost completely hands-off!).

Just preheat the air fryer, put the eggs in the basket, and let them cook. Go do some other stuff in the meantime, if you’d like, since there’s no babysitting – er, eggsitting – required.

An ice bath after cooking quickly cools them down so they don’t overcook, and it helps the shells come off easily. And that’s it! They’re ready to enjoy!

These air-fried eggs are delicious for breakfast, lunch, as a snack, or you can use them in recipes like Egg Salad, Deviled Eggs, Potato Salad, and lots more!

Ingredients you need:

Note: Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.

• Large eggs (cold, straight from the refrigerator)
• Cold water
• Ice cubes

Special equipment needed:

• Air fryer (I use a 6-quart basket-style air fryer)

Here’s a look at how to make Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs:

Note: This is just a quick overview of the steps. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe with detailed instructions.

Tips & Tidbits:

• This is more a method than a recipe, and the recommended cook time is just a guideline/starting point.
  • All air fryers and eggs are different, so you might have to experiment with yours to find the sweet spot (do this with one egg at a time). Once you get it, as long as you use the same procedure and same size eggs, it should work the same every time after that!
  • I tested this recipe using an Instant Vortex 6-quart basket-style air fryer (#notsponsored) and large grocery store eggs that are cold and straight from the fridge.
• If you use smaller or larger eggs, you will need to decrease or increase the cooking time (for example, when I have used extra-large eggs, I needed to increase the cooking time to 17 minutes).
• The air fryer should be preheated before you add the eggs. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat cycle, just run it at 250°F for about 3 minutes.
• You can cook anywhere from 1 to 6 eggs; the cooking time will be the same.
• Don’t overcrowd the eggs in the air fryer. You want the hot air to circulate around them so they cook evenly.
• Sometimes you will notice brown spots that look like crumbs on the eggshells after they are done cooking. This may be from residue in the air fryer, or it could just be the cooking process (not sure which). Either way, it doesn’t affect the egg inside.
• Keep any eggs you aren’t using immediately stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days.
  • You can store them with the shells on or off. Peeled eggs should either be covered with water (make sure to change the water every day) or covered with damp paper towels.

I eat tons of hard-boiled eggs, most often for breakfast, and my very favorite way to enjoy them is simply sprinkled with some salt and pepper. They’re also delicious topped with everything bagel seasoning.

I hope you try this recipe for Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs and love it as much as I do. Thanks for visiting today!

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