Easy Peel Air Fryer Eggs (Soft or Hard Boiled!)

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!

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast/Snack

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Keto, Whole30

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: air fryer eggs

Method: Air Fryer

Servings: -10

Author: Ashley McCrary

Equipment

Air Fryer

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.

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