Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs is made with eggs, Bowl of ice water; air fry at 270°F for 16 minutes to serve 6. 70 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Place eggs directly on the air fryer rack or in the basket. No oil, no prep needed.
- 2
Air fry at 270°F for 15-16 minutes for hard boiled (13 minutes for jammy soft-boiled).
- 3
Transfer immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes. This stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
- 4
Peel under cold running water. The shells should slide right off.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper, or use for deviled eggs, salads, or meal prep.
Tip: The ice bath is essential — skip it and the yolks get that grey-green ring. For meal prep, unpeeled eggs keep in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 16 minutes vs ~26 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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