Description
Perfectly cooked eggs using just your air fryer—no water, no pot. These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are quick, reliable, and mess-free, ideal for snacks, salads, and meal prep.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
3 cups cold water
1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 270°F (130°C) for 3–5 minutes.
2. Place the eggs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
3. Cook at 270°F for 15–17 minutes, depending on yolk preference.
4. Transfer the eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water.
5. Let them chill for at least 5 minutes.
6. Peel the eggs and serve or store as needed.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for fewer cracks.
Adjust time slightly depending on air fryer model.
Peeled eggs are best eaten within 3–4 days; unpeeled can last up to 7 days.
Avoid freezing cooked eggs for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 17 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: eggs, hard boiled, air fryer, snack, protein