Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy Peel)

Say goodbye to boiling water and hello to perfectly cooked Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs using your favorite kitchen gadget. Quick, easy, and mess-free, this foolproof method is sure to become your go-to.

This post was originally published in 2019. It has since been updated.

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Cooking eggs in the air fryer is so easy! I have made Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs, but I think the air fryer may be my favorite way to make them now! If you love eggs you will definitely enjoy my Air Fryer Egg Bite Cups.

These eggs will work great for breakfast or to use in other recipes! Pair the eggs with Air Fryer Sausage, Air Fryer Bacon, or Air Fryer Hash Browns.

Is Air Frying Faster Than Cooking on the Stove?

Probably not, depending on the consistency that you like your eggs. I used to boil eggs for about 10-12 minutes. I spend just a few more minutes on them in the air fryer.

But I get to WALK AWAY…..do other things….without babysitting boiling water on the stove. This is great for meal prep when I’m preparing several different meals all at once.

These also peel much easier. No guessing games, and no burnt and overcooked eggs.

How to Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

1. Place the eggs in the air fryer basket. You can make however many you want, that will fit comfortably in the basket.
2. Air Fry.
3. Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath.
4. Peel the eggs.

Air Fryer Temperature

Cook the eggs at 260 degrees. A lower temperature is used so that you don’t overcook the eggs at a higher temperature.

Cook Time/How Long to Cook

16 minutes is my sweet spot. I have a 1700w air fryer. 16 minutes will yield hard-boiled eggs with a thick yolk.

Ice Bath

Place the eggs in a bowl with water and ice for 5 minutes or until the eggs have completely cooled.

Placing the eggs in an ice bath will cool them and stop them from cooking. It will also make it a lot easier to peel the shells.

If you have very cold faucet water, you can run the eggs under water, too. You can read more about Mistakes to Avoid When Making Hard Boiled Eggs here.

How to Store the Eggs

The eggs can be stored in the fridge, covered, for up to one week.

Recipe Tips

• Play around with the cook time using your brand of air fryer and how you like your eggs. You may need to cook longer or shorter depending on your air fryer. If it’s your first time, maybe you test out 1 egg to be sure you nail the cook time.
• I like to cook 5-6 eggs at a time. You can cook as many as you want. I have not tested stacking eggs in the air fryer so I recommend that you don’t stack, unless you wish to test it out.
• Some eggs may develop small bumps or protrusions on the shells after air frying. It’s normal and the eggs will still be fine.
• Soft boiled eggs typically take 9 minutes, medium eggs 11-12 minutes.

Ideas for Toppings

• Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
• Paprika
• Dill Weed
• Hot Sauce
• Truffle Oil

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