Air Fryer Boiled Eggs (Print Version)

Effortlessly prepare tender white, creamy yolk eggs with an air fryer for simple peeling and great texture.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 6 large eggs

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 275°F (135°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Place the eggs gently in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
03 - Cook the eggs at 275°F (135°C) for 14 to 16 minutes depending on desired doneness (14 minutes for slightly softer yolks, 16 minutes for fully cooked).
04 - While the eggs cook, fill a bowl with ice water.
05 - Transfer the eggs immediately to the ice water bath and leave for 5 minutes to stop further cooking and loosen the shells.
06 - Gently crack and peel the eggs. Serve immediately or store refrigerated as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No boiling water means no steam fogging up your kitchen or burning your hands.
  • The shells peel so cleanly you'll actually enjoy the process instead of cursing under your breath.
  • Perfect for meal prep—make a batch once and forget about breakfast for days.
  • Works just as well for soft-boiled, medium, or hard-boiled depending on your mood.
02 -
  • The ice bath is non-negotiable—skipping it means wrestling with stubborn shells for ten frustrating minutes.
  • That gentle rolling motion on the counter before you peel makes more difference than you'd think, loosening everything all at once instead of bit by bit.
  • If your eggs came straight from the fridge, add a minute or two to the cooking time or you'll end up with a slightly soft center when you wanted fully set.
03 -
  • Rolling the cooked egg gently on the counter before peeling loosens the whole thing at once instead of bit by bit—it's a game changer.
  • The moment they finish cooking, transfer them immediately to ice water or you risk overcooking and ending up with that gray ring that nobody wants.
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