How Long to Air Fry Hard Boiled Eggs

Air fry hard boiled eggs at 270°F (130°C) for 15-17 minutes. Exact settings, when to shake, and how to tell when it is done.

270°F for 15 to 17 minutes.

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 270°F for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Arrange the hard boiled eggs in a single layer with space between pieces. Crowding traps steam and stops browning.

  3. 3

    Air fry for 15 to 17 minutes.

  4. 4

    Check the thickest piece with a thermometer. It is done at 160°F.

Use these settings as a starting point; thickness, quantity, and appliance model affect timing. How to use our cooking guides.

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