Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

If you need a quick, no-fail method to cook your eggs, then this recipe for Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs is exactly what you’re looking for! This is an easy way to cook your eggs and get some use out of this trendy kitchen appliance!

Whether you need hard-boiled eggs to make Easter eggs or want some Egg Salad Sandwiches, an air fryer is the perfect tool for cooking eggs! You can use any air fryer, big or small, to get perfect hard-boiled eggs every time.

Maybe you’ve only boiled eggs using the traditional method on the stove top or even given this method a try. If so, I encourage you to try using this handy kitchen appliance next time you need a batch of hard-boiled eggs.

How do Air Fryers work?

First of all, the name “air fryer” isn’t really accurate, as it doesn’t actually fry food. Instead, the air fryer cooking process circulates hot air rapidly around the air fryer basket to cook the food. I find it to be the easiest way to crisp up food like French fries and Tater tots, but it also works well for other foods that aren’t typically fried.

You can make chicken, steak, and fish for dinner, and even use it to bake muffins or a small cake!

Is an Air Fryer Worth Buying?

You SHOULD get an air fryer if:

• You like quick, easy, no-fuss meals or snacks, including frozen items.
• You want crispy foods with less oil.
• You only cook for a few people.
• You don’t like to heat up your house in the summer with your regular oven.
• You have somewhere to store it.
• PLUS, you can even buy these disposable air fryer paper liners that make clean up a breeze!

You DON’T NEED to get an air fryer if:

• You don’t have countertop space for an extra appliance.
• You have a larger family to cook for.
• You already have a toaster oven and a regular oven.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

You don’t need any extra ingredients to make perfect hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer. All you need are 6 fresh eggs (or however many can fit in a single layer)!

You will also need a bowl of ice water for an ice bath to cool the eggs when they finish cooking.

How to Cook Perfect Eggs in the Air Fryer

Note: Make sure to read the manual for your appliance since every air fryer model is a bit different and the cooking time may vary.

1. First, place the eggs into the basket of your air fryer and gently close it.
2. Set the temperature to 270 degrees F and set the time to 15 minutes. Press start.
3. Shortly before the eggs finish, put ice cubes and water into a medium bowl. When the eggs are done cooking, immediately transfer them from the air fryer to the ice water bath using tongs. Let them cool for about 5 minutes before peeling, or refrigerate the eggs to use later.

How to Store Hard-Boiled Eggs

Store your eggs unpeeled in the refrigerator for up to one week. Leaving the shells on keeps eggs fresh for longer and is the best way to prevent them from absorbing any odors from the fridge.

Make sure to keep them in a sealed, airtight container. I like to place a damp paper towel over the top of the cold eggs to keep them fresh. Change out this paper towel daily.

What if the egg yolk is green or gray?

This has nothing to do with the freshness of your eggs. A green or grayish yolk means the egg was cooked too long, nothing else.

What can I do with Hard-Boiled Eggs?

• Decorate them for Easter baskets!
• Make a batch of eggs for your weekly meal prep. They are great to pack in lunches!
• Make this Dill Pickle Egg Salad Dip.
• Chop them up and sprinkle them on a Cobb salad or one of these salads.
• Add some eggs and bagel seasoning to a plate of Avocado Toast for a quick breakfast! The linked recipe uses a fried egg on top but you could do a chopped or grated hard-boiled egg instead.
• Make this delicious Potato Salad!
• Classic Deviled Eggs are a delicious appetizer or snack!

More Air Fryer Recipes

The air fryer is such a versatile tool for cooking and baking! Here are some recipes you can make with yours:

• Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes– Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these tiny potatoes bring big flavor to any dinner table
• Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies– These Blueberry Hand Pies have a flaky pie crust, sweet juicy filling, and delicious berry flavor.
• Easy Air Fryer Garlic Bread– Make buttery, crispy, perfectly seasoned garlic bread in minutes with this simple recipe! 
• Cornmeal Breaded Zucchini Chips– These zucchini slices have a light cornmeal coating seasoned with garlic and Parmesan.

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