Confession time: I made these Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs out of lazy desperation one day in the studio when I was testing other recipes. I was starving but didn’t want to eat anything super processed, so I decided to try cooking some of my farm-fresh eggs from home in the air fryer. I’ve used this method tons of times now, and they come out perfect every time! If your stove is occupied, or if you can’t be bothered to wait for a pot of water to boil, this kitchen hack is a game-changer!
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On my farm, we have 5 hens, with 5 more on the way! We have some fun breeds that lay every color egg, from dark brown and pink to blue and olive. Did you know the color of eggshells is dictated by the breed of chicken laying them, but the depth of color of the yolk is determined by the chicken’s diet? Pretty cool, huh? So, you can only imagine how many eggs we go through in a week!
While making hard-boiled eggs on the stove is a fairly simple process, it can be hands-on and requires constant attention. But with this air fryer method, I can press a button and walk away until the timer goes off. It’s so easy, so simple, and the eggs always come out perfectly hard ‘boiled!’
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Servings 6 eggsIngredients
- 6 large eggs, chilled ($2.22)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 250°F.
- Carefully place as many hardboiled eggs as you’d like in the air fryer basket. (I made 6.)
- Cook for 17 minutes at 250°F.
- When done, transfer to an ice bath before peeling.
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Notes
Nutrition
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Preheat your air fryer to 250°F. Once it’s preheated, carefully place as many eggs as you like into the air fryer basket. Be sure not to overcrowd the basket. I used 6 eggs. Air fryers work by circulating hot air, so you want to make sure there is enough room for the air to circulate around each egg.
Cook the eggs for 17 minutes. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with cold water and plenty of ice.
As soon as the timer goes off, use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs from the air fryer basket to the ice bath. This not only stops the cooking process but also makes peeling easier.
Peel your air fryer hard boiled eggs once they have cooled enough to handle.
Serving Suggestions
Aside from eating them as a snack, added to wraps, or chopped on top of salads, you can use these air fryer hard boiled eggs just like you would use regular boiled eggs! Here are some ideas:
- To make deviled eggs
- On top of a grain bowl
- On top of avocado toast
- In an egg salad
- In a potato salad or pasta salad
- To make pickled eggs
- In a Niçoise salad
- In a breakfast burrito
- On top of homemade pizza
Storage Instructions
Unpeeled hard boiled eggs will last up to a week in the refrigerator. Peeled eggs can also be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week, but they’re best if eaten within 2 days.
Can’t wait to try this, so easy. That said, 6 eggs are definitely not $2.22 right now :(
Total brilliance! I was kind of late to get an air fryer, but wouldn’t want to live without one now.