Description
A simple and convenient recipe for making perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs using an air fryer. This method eliminates the need for boiling water and provides easy cleanup, resulting in eggs with firm whites and creamy yolks.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- Place Eggs in Air Fryer Basket: Arrange the 6 large eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not crowded or overlapping. There is no need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
- Cook Eggs: Set the air fryer temperature to 250°F (120°C) and cook the eggs for 18-19 minutes for hard boiled results. For soft boiled eggs, reduce cooking time to 15-16 minutes.
- Ice Bath: Immediately after cooking, transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Let them sit in the ice bath for 5-10 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
- Store Eggs: Store hard boiled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They remain freshest if stored unpeeled, but peeling immediately after the ice bath yields the easiest peeling experience.
Notes
- Do not preheat the air fryer; if you do, reduce the cook time by a few minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Use fresh, large eggs for best results.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on air fryer model and egg size.
- For softer yolks, reduce cooking time to 15-16 minutes.
- Immediately cooling eggs in an ice bath helps prevent overcooking and facilitates peeling.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
