Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy Hard-Boiled Eggs)

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are an easy way to make perfect hard-boiled eggs every time without the need for water. This cooking process is quick and makes peeled eggs easy to do!

air fryer hard boiled eggs in bowl

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are one of the best snacks. They are high in protein and are filling which makes them one of my favorite things to make when I am on a time crunch. Plus, they make for a quick breakfast on-the-go.

With that being said, there are so many different methods for making the perfect boiled eggs. After all, you don’t want to have any messy egg yolks when making hard boil eggs.

I’ve personally done the Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs method, the stovetop method and now, I am sharing how to make hard boiled eggs in the air fryer without the need of any water!

So, whether you’re decorating Easter eggs or doing your weekly meal prep, give this recipe for air fryer eggs a try! I bet you’ll fall in love with this new cooking process.

More Egg Recipes

Egg salad sandwiches, cobb salad, and avocado egg salad are all great options too!

air fryer hard boiled eggs in bowl

What You Need to Make Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

  • Fresh Eggs – You will need roughly 14 medium-large eggs

    You will also need:
  • An air fryer – I love my Ninja Air Fryer, it really is the perfect air fryer!
eggs in a wooden bowl

How long are hard boiled eggs good for?

Hard cooked eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to seven days. You can either leave them in their shells or peel them. Store in an airtight container or ziploc baggie.

How long does it take to hard boil eggs in an air fryer?

Depending on your air fryer, hard boil eggs take 15-16 minutes in the air fryer and make the perfect eggs! Cooking time may vary based on how many eggs you make at one time and the size of your eggs.

air fryer hard boiled eggs in bowl

Why are my air fryer hard-boiled eggs so hard to peel?

If you find that your air fryer hard boiled eggs are hard to peel, it’s likely that your eggs have not cooled. Place your hard boiled eggs in an ice bath or allow them to cool completely before peeling. You can also peel them under cold running water.

Helpful Tips

  • An ice bath is one of the best ways to get a clean peel with a boiled egg since the air fryer doesn’t use water. Simply make one using a bowl of ice water.
  • I used a 6-quart air fryer. If you have a smaller one, just use as many eggs as you can that will fit in one layer. Do not change the temperature or time.
  • Store bought eggs peel much easier and cleaner than fresh farm eggs. I have yet to find something that truly works with fresh farm eggs.
  • The eggs will be very hot when coming out of the air fryer. I tend to let them sit in the air fryer basket for a couple of minutes before handling them. You can also use tongs if you want to get them in the ice bath sooner.
  • Cook time can vary because different air fryers heat differently. The easiest way to make eggs using the air fryer method is to make them for 16 minutes the first time followed by a cold water bath. Then adjust timing as needed for less time if there is overcooked yolks (or if you want softer yolks) and adjust for more time if you want more of a cooked egg yolk.
seasoned hard boiled eggs on a plate

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in The Air Fryer

Wash and dry your eggs.

Place your eggs in a single layer, in the bottom of the air fryer basket.

eggs in an air fryer

Cook at 275 degrees for about 16 minutes (no need to preheat your air fryer).

Remove and let cool down in an ice bath (if desired) and enjoy!

You can slice these and cover them in salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning such as everything but the bagel seasoning!

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

By Brittanie Pyper
Servings 14 Hard Boiled Eggs
prep time1 minute
Cook Time16 minutes
total time17 minutes
How to make hard boiled eggs in the air fryer

Ingredients
 

  • 14 Medium-Large Eggs depending on what fits inside your air fryer

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry your eggs.
  • Place your eggs in a single layer, in the bottom of your air fryer.
  • Cook at 275 degrees for about 16 minutes (no need to preheat your air fryer).
  • Remove and let cool down in an ice bath (if desired) and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 63kcalProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 62mg

Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

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