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Learn how to make perfect easy-peel hard-boiled eggs made in the air fryer that can be used for egg salad sandwiches, salad, Scotch Eggs, deviled eggs, and more! Use the skip to recipe feature at the top of the post if you don't want to read the entire post!
There are MANY methods for cooking a hard-boiled egg out there but using my air fryer is by far my favorite method!. You can make them on a stovetop in boiling water, an Instant Pot, and in your oven. Yep, that's right! You will be amazed at how easy it is to cook them in this popular trendy contraption that looks like Darth Vader's helmet. 🙂
What can I use Hard Boil Eggs For?
You can use the cooked eggs to make egg salad, potato salad, and deviled eggs, or top them on salads, place them on avocado toast, or use them to dye Easter eggs with. So many options and different egg recipes to try. They are great for meal prep or for snacks.
Please note, I have not tested this recipe for soft boiled eggs yet.
Just please be aware that the egg yolk is high in cholesterol and not many should be consumed at once.
Hard Boiled Eggs in Air Fryer
I just place some cold eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, set the timer to 16 minutes and temperature 250 and let the air fryer cook them. So easy and simple to make. When they are done instantly transfer the eggs to an ice bath or cold water bath to stop the cooking. Use some Everything Bagel Seasoning to top the eggs with, or eat them however you like. Make some deviled eggs or an egg salad sandwich with these.
Tips for Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
- This method works for a 1400 to 1700 watt air fryer. Please check the wattage on your air fryer first before trying this method.
- Please note, I am not responsible if your eggs don't turn out. Every air fryer is different and might take longer or less time to cook. There are many comments below where people are mad because they decided to try a whole carton of eggs and they didn't turn out. Please do not cook a dozen eggs at once, especially if this is your first time trying this. Try 1 or 2 eggs at first. Increase the time if the eggs are not cooked through.
- If you haven't cleaned your air fryer in a while there might be brown spots on the eggs. This doesn't ruin them or anything and it has happened to me quite a few times. Don't worry if you see them.
- I like to use a wire rack to help lift the eggs out of the basket all at once. It is not needed for the recipe. Most air fryers come with a trivet to place on food.
- For Ninja Foodi Air Fryers that don't go under 300 degrees - Use Bake for a setting and 250 degrees. Same time to the recipe listed below.
- Disclaimer: Air fryers are like microwaves and all of them have different wattages. That means the time and temperature above might not work with your air fryer. If your eggs don't turn out this might be why. Please be aware of this before leaving a comment about how your eggs didn't turn out. Not All air fryers work the same. Thanks.
Why You Will Love Your Air Fryer
The air fryer is so great for cooking simple basic food like chicken, steak, and eggs. Cook up some air fryer chicken breasts for the week and use the chicken for quesadillas, salads, or DIY chipotle burrito bowls.
I rarely turn on my oven anymore to make those 3 items above and the air fryer doesn't heat up your space.
Easy clean up!
Storage Tips
Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container before putting it in the freezer or fridge.
What is an Air Fryer?
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using the convection mechanism. It is a downsized version of the convection oven.
What are the Best Air Fryers?
I've had 3 or 4 different air fryers or the past 5 years and each one of them has worked very well with the air fryer recipes on this site. If you want to be able to cook more food for your family at once then get an air fryer with a large basket such as 5.3 quarts. Look for ones that say nonstick on them and has multiple program settings.
Power XL Air Fryer 5.3 Quart Basket. - This was my very first air fryer.
Our 5.3QT Power Air-Fryer comes in handy in preparing amazing meals from your cookbook, and frying a variety of dishes, such as: French fries, chicken, steak, roasts, fish tacos and sticks, waffle fries, pies, pudding and donuts.
Ninja Foodi Grill and Air Fryer - This air fryer works very well too but the air fryer setting doesn't go below 300 degrees. If there's a recipe that calls for lower temperatures you have to use the bake setting. It air frys, roasts, grills, and dehydrates food.
Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer- This air fryer doesn't require any preheating and has several different functions for cooking chicken, meat, frozen foods, etc. There are 5 different functions.
GoWISE USA 1700-Watt 5.8-QT 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer
Air fryer temperature settings vary according to brand and model. If your air fryer does not have the exact temperature setting called for in the recipe, consult your manual for suggested temperature settings.
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
- Cook Time: 16
- Total Time: 16
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs - are so easy you'll never make them on your stove top again!
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs (cold)
Instructions
- Set your wire rack that came with your air fryer inside the basket and place the eggs on top of the wire rack. If your air fryer didn't come with a wire rack then just place them in the bottom of the air fryer basket. I've done it with and without that and both methods work. I just find that the wire rack is easier to lift them all out of the basket at once.
- Set the temp to 250 (121 C) and the timer to 16 minutes. After the eggs are done in the air fryer take them out and put them in an ice water bath to stop the cooking. Peel the eggs and enjoy!
- Disclaimer: Unfortunately, not all air fryers work the same. If your eggs don't turn out you will have to adjust the time and temperature accordingly. I have this listed in multiple sections on this page. Adding it to the instructions as well just in case people miss this.
Notes
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WW points are calculated using the recipe builder and not the nutrition info calculator
Disclaimer: Air fryers are like microwaves and all of them have different wattages. That means the time and temperature above might not work for your air fryer. If your eggs don't turn out this might be why.
This method works for a 1400 to 1700 watt air fryer. Might have to cook longer for smaller air fryers. Please check the wattage on your air fryer before cooking the eggs.
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large egg
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Carbohydrates: .6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6.3g
Lorrane says
Used a 1700 7qt Go Wise basket air fryer and put eggs directly in basket @250 for 16 min just like you said. Did a 2 egg test, came out perfect so I just threw the other 10 in. Egg salad for everyone, yay!
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ForrestDallasTX says
this worked perfectly for my corsi air fryer. The eggs peeled pretty good and the yolks were a nice yellow.
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Deb says
I did this in a ninja air cooker. I cooked 6 to try. Came out perfect for me. Husband wanted me to try to cook a little less. So only cooked 15 minutes and didn’t let sit as long in cold water. Forgot to set timer and was in hurry. They were great for him. Thanks
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Jenna says
Yes definitely do a pre test first.
bill says
I did a one egg test. 250F for 17 minutes. I need to add another 5 minutes because the yolk didn't come out quite as cooked as needed to fall out of the egg white like when boiling. I use eggs mainly just for deviled eggs. I'm using a Foodi Ninja oven type air fryer, not a basket type. All air fryers are different so a test is necessary.
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Jenna says
You're welcome an air fryer is a great gift! 🙂
Lowell Fulk says
Thank you you for your guidance.
My Bride of 38 year surprised me with an air fryer for Christmas and I love it.
Following your directions on cooking eggs has provided numerous batches of perfectly done “hard boiled eggs”.
Thank you again!
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Jenna says
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Clare Black says
Good day from Cape Town, South Africa. I am about to buy an Insta Vortex 5.7 litre air fryer. And I love boiled eggs! My question is this: did you prick the eggs with an egg prick before cooking them? Thanks, Clare
Dana says
I have the small $30 Gourmia brand air fryer from Walmart and this recipe (time and temp) was perfect. Thank you for sharing!