These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are quick and easy to make – no water needed! You’ll love all the ways you can use this versatile recipe for appetizers, meals, and snacks.
If you love egg dishes, then you should try this Eggs Benedict and these Easy Poached Eggs with Caramelized Onions.
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Recipe Details
I love these Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs because they are so easy! And they turn out perfect every time.
- TASTE: Whether you like yours hard-boiled or soft-boiled, this recipe with have them tasting just the way you like them.
- TEXTURE: Creamy yolks and tender egg whites make this dish perfect for any application.
- TIME: This recipe takes 16 minutes, but only 2 minutes to prep.
- EASE: No boiling water, no checking if they’re done. These hard-boiled eggs are quick and easy.
What You’ll Need
- Air Fryer- I used the basket kind for this recipe as it keeps the eggs in place and separated nicely.
- Eggs- Large eggs can be used. Any variety or color you like.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Use oven-style air fryer- This can be done on a tray in an oven-style air fryer as well. Just be careful setting them in so they don’t roll into each other.
- Substitute different egg sizes- You can make this recipe with medium or extra large eggs, too. Just adjust the cook time according to the larger or smaller eggs.
- Add seasoning- When the eggs are peeled, you can season them with a little salt and black pepper, or a drizzle of olive oil for flavor.
- Add herbs- Fresh herbs can be added on top of the Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs for a aromatic and herbaceous flavor. Try dill, parsley, or basil.
How to Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
- Preheat the air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 265 degrees Fahrenheit for about 3-4 minutes. Then place the eggs right on the bottom of the air fryer.
- Cook. Cook the eggs for about 15-16 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. For soft-boiled eggs, cook for about 14 minutes.
- Cool the eggs down. Once the eggs are cooked, quickly place them in a bowl with ice and cold water. When they’re cool enough to touch, peel them and enjoy!
Pro Tip: Don’t leave the eggs in the cold water too long or they will be hard to peel.
Recipe Tips
- Adjust cook times- Since every air fryer is different, you might need to play around with the cook times to get your eggs as hard-boiled or soft-boiled as you like.
- Don’t overcrowd- I used only 8 eggs because I wanted to leave space in between for heat circulation. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket or it will affect the eggs’ even cooking.
- Prepare your ice bath in advance- Set up the bowl of water and ice so when the eggs are done, they can go directly into the water to cool off. This keeps them from overcooking.
- Clean your air fryer- If you notice brown spots on your hard-boiled eggs, it’s likely because the air fryer had some residue from a previous use. It’s no big deal though and doesn’t affect the eggs. Peel as normal.
FAQs
It takes about 15-16 minutes to make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. Just preheat the oven to 270 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes before cooking them.
Absolutely! And it’s even easier than the traditional method of boiling. Its quick and doesn’t require any water. Plus, the eggs peel easily when they’re done.
Serving Suggestions
These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They also make great appetizers. Here are some serving ideas to try.
- Appetizers: Use these eggs to make deviled eggs, or serve them on a Charcuterie Board (Cheese Board) VIDEO.
- Salads: Add them to Chicken Pasta Salad, Potato Salad with Baked Salmon, Avocado Corn Salad, or make your own Egg Salad.
- Sides: Slice these Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs on top of Roasted Air Fryer Vegetables, Baked Potatoes, or wilted greens.
- Sauces: Drizzle some Herbed Dipping Oil, pesto sauce, or Chimichurri Sauce over the eggs and serve.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: Prepare these eggs in advance by cooking and cooling them. You can keep them in the fridge peeled or unpeeled, but if they are peeled, wrap them in a moist paper towel to keep them from drying out.
Storing: These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, peeled or unpeeled. Place them in a lidded container until you’re ready to serve.
Freeze: Hard-boiled eggs cannot be frozen since the egg whites become tough and inedible. The yolks alone could be frozen though.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer (I used the basket kind)
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 265 degrees Fahrenheit (I used this basket air fryer). I usually preheat mine for about 3-4 minutes.
- Now place 8 eggs right on the bottom of the air fryer.
- Cook the eggs for about 15-16 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. For soft-boiled eggs, cook for about 14 minutes. Note: every air fryer is different so you might need to play around with the cook times of the eggs.
- Once the eggs are cooked, quickly place them in a bowl with ice and cold water.
- Once the eggs are cooled down enough to touch, go ahead and peel them. Don’t leave them in the ice water for too long or else they will be difficult to peel.
Notes
- Adjust cook times- Since every air fryer is different, you might need to play around with the cook times to get your eggs as hard-boiled or soft-boiled as you like.
- Don’t overcrowd- I used only 8 eggs because I wanted to leave space in between for heat circulation. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket or it will affect the eggs’ even cooking.
- Prepare your ice bath in advance- Set up the bowl of water and ice so when the eggs are done, they can go directly into the water to cool off. This keeps them from overcooking.
- Clean your air fryer- If you notice brown spots on your hard-boiled eggs, it’s likely because the air fryer had some residue from previous use. It’s no big deal though and doesn’t affect the eggs. Peel as normal.
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Bonnie says
My oven can be an air fryer. Will it work in the oven?
Dina says
Hi Bonnie, I think it should work. But you might need to play around with the cooking time a little before getting a feel for how your air fryer setting works on the oven.