Can You Hard Boil Eggs In Air Fryer?
Wondering about making making hard boiled eggs in an air fryer? All that’s needed is to simply place the eggs on the wire rack that came with your air fryer, set it, and walk away. Peeps, it really is just that simple!
So, yes you can – without actually boiling any water. Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are an awesome thing and great for snacking, breakfast, throwing into salads, meal prep and more.
Making these easy peel Air Fryer Boiled Eggs is muuuuuch easier and more convenient than the traditional method. No waiting for the water to boil. And no draining hot water, hoping the eggs don’t crack during the process.
Why You’ll ♡ These
- Simple to make, that kiddoes can make their own eggs for breakfast.
- They are fail-proof and always peel easily.
- These are the perfect way to start the day for the entire family.
- They are low in calories, gluten free and protein-packed.
- They are a zero WW Blue Plan SmartPoints breakfast.
Tools Needed
- An awesome Air Fryer.
- Mixing bowls for cooling your egg.
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Trusty tongs.
- Meal prep bowls for storing.
So, are you ready to learn how to make hard boiled eggs in air fryer? Then gather up those eggs and I will show you….
How To Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
- Preheat air fryer to to 250F / 120C
- Place the wire rack in the air fryer basket and set the eggs on top.
- Cook for 16 minutes.
- Remove eggs from air fryer and immediately submerge them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Once cooled, peel and serve. Or you can store the unpeeled eggs in the fridge up to one week.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure your eggs don’t have any cracks before you start cooking in the Air Fryer or they will leak.
- Might be worth cooking a couple of eggs the first time to test how these work in your Air Fryer.
- Cooling them in the ice bath helps them peel easily..
- If you want to cook more than 4 eggs at a time, you may need to increase the overall cook time to allow them all to cook thoroughly.
- Air Fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so it may take some adjusting to get the timing just right. I recommend starting off with less time and then adding more time if needed to get to your preferred level of doneness.
Storage and Meal Prep
Store – Your cooled unpeeled air fryer boiled eggs can be kept in and air tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If peeled, then store them in a water filled container for 3-4 days.
Meal Prepping
Folks, Air Fryer Eggs are an ideal meal prep ingredient. Make them ahead of time and store in the fridge to eat on their own and use them in salads, sandwiches, and all sorts of other recipes all week long!
- Add them to these Healthy Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
- Cook hard boiled eggs in the air fryer then use make this delectable Indian Egg Curry recipe.
- Make some awesome Sour Creme Deviled Eggs.
- Dice them up and add to my Gluten Free Red Potato Salad.
- Make a tasty Radish, Avocado and Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich for a quick and healthy lunch.
FAQs
How About Making Soft Boiled Eggs
- For a softer yolk cook eggs for 12-13 minutes.
- As air fryer temperatures vary you may need to test them the first time you cook them and cook them a little more or a little less to your liking.
Best Way To Peel Eggs
- Gently tap the eggs and on your counter and then roll them on the counter so the shell fractures all over.
- Add the cracked eggs into a bowl of water, and start peeling from the bottom (flatter end) which normally has an air pocket.
- Peel till done and serve or store.
More Zero Points Air Fryer Recipes:
Here are even more great air fryer recipes, and each one contains zero WW points:
More Egg Recipes
- Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata.
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs.
- Easy Instant Pot Egg Bites.
- Instant Pot Sour Cream Deviled Eggs.
Weight Watchers Points
These are a Zero Blue Plan SmartPoints food!
Recipe Video
Originally published Nov 2019.
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to to 250F / 120C.
- Place the wire rack in the air fryer basket and set the eggs on top.
- Cook for 16 minutes.
- Remove eggs from air fryer and immediately submerge them in ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Once cooled, peel and serve. Or you can store the unpeeled eggs in the fridge up to one week.
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Notes
- For a softer yolk cook for 12-13 minutes.
- Make sure your eggs don’t have any cracks before you start cooking in the Air Fryer or they will leak.
- Might be worth cooking a couple of eggs the first time to test how these work in your Air Fryer.
- Cooling them in the ice bath helps them peel easily.
- Air Fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so it may take some adjusting to get the timing just right.
- I recommend starting off with less time and then adding more time if needed to get to your preferred level of doneness.
- If you want to cook more than 4 eggs at a time, you may need to increase the overall cook time to allow them all to cook thoroughly.
Hard boiled eggs in the air fryer?! Cant believe this works. Genius!
We make hard boiled eggs every week using this recipe! Works like a charm!
Such a great tip. I’m going to make my eggs this way going forward.
I am keto and have never tried eggs in the airfryer! I am so going to have to give this a go. I really dont use my airfryer often enough. Thanks for sharing and the tutorial as well.
We eat a TON of hard-boiled eggs in our house, but I’ve yet to purchase and air fryer. These eggs look so perfect I think you’ve convinced me to make a little extra room in my cabinets for one. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Air fryer and Eggs? great Trick to ease up the mornings.
That’s very clever and thank you for thinking out of the box and bringing this post.
Will try and let you know how it goes.
These came out perfect! This going to be my go-to method for hard-boiled eggs from now on. Thanks!
Love it! Just made my first 2 eggs for trial run and they turned out perfect! Fridge to table in less than 20 minutes. I had no issues peeling my farm eggs and am currently making a larger batch. Thank you, I never would have thought to use my air fryer to make Hard boiled eggs….need to change the name now Hard air fried eggs……well…..just doesn’t have the same ring!
Just tried this and they turned out perfectly,thankyou.
Love how easy this was made right in the air fryer!
I’ve never thought of making hard boiled eggs in the air fryer before but I’m totally trying it now! Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
Hard boiled eggs never disappoint! Absolutely fantastic side and a great breakfast really. Yum!