Easy Peel Air Fryer Eggs (Soft or Hard Boiled!)
Published Mar 06, 2021 Updated Feb 13, 2024
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If you haven’t made air fryer eggs, you’re missing out! Making soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs in your air fryer is not only possible but also brilliant! From raw to boiled in a matter of minutes, with an easy peel shell to boot!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You may be used to using your Instant Pot or stovetop for boiled eggs, but using your air fryer is hands down the easiest way for cooking eggs! This Air Fryer Eggs Recipe is so easy to whip up and peel and leaves absolutely no mess! Eat them as is, add them to a meal for additional protein, or check out my serving tips below for some creative ways to eat them!
This recipe yields delicious hard-boiled or soft-boiled eggs, depending on your preference! Plus, eggs are super diet-friendly, packing in over 6 grams of protein and less than 1 carb per egg! Whether you’re eating Whole30, Keto, or Low carb, or just need a quick and easy snack, these air fryer eggs are the perfect solution for kids and adults!
I hope you love my new favorite method and this recipe becomes a staple in your house like it is in mine! Air frying eggs is truly the BEST!
How to Air Fry Eggs
What I love about using the air fryer to boil eggs is that the traditional method (stove top) requires a lot of active work to make sure they turn out right. For this recipe, all you need is your favorite carton of eggs, an air fryer, and a large bowl filled with ice and water to soak them after they’re done cooking.
To cook, you’ll load up your air fryer basket with fresh eggs in a single layer, set the temperature and time, and watch as it makes perfect eggs every single time!
Ingredient Notes & Equipment
- Raw Whole Eggs: I used large eggs, so please take note of that when determining the cook time. If using medium eggs, the time may need to be adjusted.
- Water
- Ice Cubes
- Air Fryer
- Wire Rack
- Large Bowl
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place the eggs on the wire rack that came with your air fryer. If you do not have a rack, simply place them in the bottom of the air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Set the temperature to 300 degrees F and cook for 14-15 minutes. This cooking time will yield yolks that are firm and not runny (hard-boiled). If you like your eggs more soft-boiled, I recommend cooking for 11-13 minutes.
- While the eggs are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Set aside.
- Once the eggs are finished cooking, remove them from the wire basket and transfer them to the large bowl/ice bath for 4-5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Peel and enjoy!
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Expert Tips
- Depending on how you like your eggs, adjust the cooking time accordingly:
- For a yolk that is a bit runny, 9-10 minutes
- For a yolk that is soft but not runny, 11-13 minutes
- For a yolk that is firm/hard, 14-15 minutes
- Ice bath: Place the air fried eggs in an ice bath once they have finished cooking. This makes peeling them so much easier.
- Weekly Meal Prep: Make a big batch of air fryer eggs on Sunday and store them in an airtight container for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack option.
Ways to use Boiled Eggs
There are so many ways to use this easy air fryer recipe. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and are so versatile! For me, I love topping my eggs with Everything But The Bagle seasoning and Franks Hot Sauce and pairing it with a protein shake for the perfect breakfast.
- Slice it in half and season it with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. Enjoy it as a quick breakfast or snack.
- Drench in Franks Hot Sauce.
- Slice up and add on top of avocado toast or sweet potato toast.
- Chop up and add to tuna or chicken salad.
- Turn it into an egg salad sandwich by mixing your cooked eggs in some mayo, fresh chives, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve with bacon or sausage for a quick and filling breakfast.
- Add on top of a salad to add additional protein.
- Make these Deviled Eggs or these!
- Add them to potato salad for extra protein!
Storage Tips
You can store boiled eggs either peeled or unpeeled. Both methods will last about one week in the fridge.
- Un-Peeled: The best way to store unpeeled hard-boiled eggs is to keep them in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- Peeled: If the eggs have already been peeled, keep them moist by placing a damp paper towel in the bottom of the container. Place the boiled egg on the damp paper towel and then place another damp paper towel over the top before covering it with the lid.
Recipe FAQs
First, you want to stop the eggs from cooking any longer, so it is best to take them from the air fryer and soak the cooked eggs in an ice bath for about 5-10 minutes. After that, they should be cool to touch and peel very easily!
This will depend on how runny or firm you like the egg yolks. For me, I love cooking for 14 minutes on 300F. This will get your egg yolk firm and not runny. For a more soft boil, I recommend cooking at 300F for 12 minutes. For runny yolks, I recommend 9-10 minutes. Remember, all air fryers cook differently, so you may need to play around with the time.
Yes! With less than 1 carb per egg, these air fryer eggs are a great low-carb addition to any meal and a great way to add extra protein to your diet. Plus, there’s only 63 calories per egg!
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Easy Peel Air Fryer Eggs (Soft or Hard Boiled!)
Ingredients
- 8-10 eggs cold
Instructions
- Place the eggs on the wire rack that came with your air fryer. If you do not have a rack, simply place them in the bottom of the air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Set the temperature to 300 degrees F and cook for 14-15 minutes. This cooking time will yield yolks that are firm and not runny (hard-boiled). If you like your eggs more soft-boiled, I recommend cooking for 11-13 minutes.
- While the eggs are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Set aside.
- Once the eggs are finished cooking, remove them from the wire basket and transfer them to the large bowl/ice bath for 4-5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Peel and enjoy!
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Depending on how you like your eggs, adjust the cooking time accordingly:
- For a yolk that is a bit runny, 9-10 minutes
- For a yolk that is soft but not runny, 11-13 minutes
- For a yolk that is firm/hard, 14-15 minutes
- Ice bath: Place the air fried eggs in an ice bath once they have finished cooking. This makes peeling them so much easier.
- Weekly Meal Prep: Make a big batch on Sunday and store them in an airtight container for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack option.
Ways to use Boiled Eggs
There are so many ways to use this easy air fryer recipe. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and are so versatile! For me, I love topping my eggs with Everything But The Bagle seasoning and Franks Hot Sauce and pairing it with a protein shake for the perfect breakfast.- Slice it in half and season it with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. Enjoy it as a quick breakfast or snack.
- Drench in Franks Hot Sauce.
- Slice up and add on top of avocado toast or sweet potato toast.
- Chop up and add to tuna or chicken salad.
- Turn it into an egg salad sandwich by mixing your cooked eggs in some mayo, fresh chives, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve with bacon or sausage for a quick and filling breakfast.
- Add on top of a salad to add additional protein.
- Make these Deviled Eggs or these!
- Add them to potato salad for extra protein!
Storage Tips
You can store boiled eggs either peeled or unpeeled. Both methods will last about one week in the fridge.- Un-Peeled: The best way to store unpeeled hard-boiled eggs is to keep them in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- Peeled: If the eggs have already been peeled, keep them moist by placing a damp paper towel in the bottom of the container. Place the boiled egg on the damp paper towel and then place another damp paper towel over the top before covering it with the lid.
Equipment
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I followed these directions for the eggs in the air fryer and the eggs although cooked the shell stuck to the egg and it came off in pieces.
Anyone have advice on how to avoid this?
I was hoping this wouldn’t happen using the airfry, it happens to me all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Does the time differ for extra large or jumbo eggs to make sure they are hard boiled? You first said a wire rack then you said wire basket. I’m new to air frying and clueless, can you clarify? Thank you so much.