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    Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

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    Air fryer hard boiled eggs that are quick and easy to cook more evenly, easy to peel, and require no water. It’s a hands-off approach that gets the best results and will become your favorite cooking method. Make a healthy breakfast or snack out of them or use them to prep sandwiches, salads, deviled eggs, and more. It beats the hard boiled eggs in boiling water method!

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    If you are in a hurry every morning to go either to work or school, you know how hard can be to put a healthy bite in your mouth.

    Having something ready that you can prep ahead and is portable is a must!

    I find air fryer boiled eggs to be one of those foods that cover all the bases. They are a great source of protein and contain good fats plus are low-calorie and contain less than 1 gram of carbs.

    All that you have to do is to place the eggs in the air fryer basket, set the timer, and wait until they’re cooked to your desired doneness.

    Easy peasy!

    Reasons for Making Air Fryer Eggs

    • No need to wait for the water to boil
    • Cook a large batch with no risk of bumps and cracks due to boiling water agitation
    • Quick and easy to cook
    • You can easily control the level of doneness of the eggs by setting the timer.
    • Eggs cook more evenly
    • Healthy source of protein
    • Budget-friendly
    • Versatile (You can prep many dishes with them)

    How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in Air Fryer

    This method is so simple that you need no cooking skills to cook them as you can see below. 

    1. Place the eggs straight from the fridge in the air fryer basket.
    2. Cook them at 250° F (120° C) for 14 minutes (soft-boiled), 15 minutes (medium-cooked), and 16 minutes (hard-boiled eggs). NOTE: Time may vary between air fryers and the size of the eggs. I used large eggs and my air fryer is 1500 Watts. I didn’t have to preheat the air fryer!
    3. Remove the eggs from the air fryer using tongs and place them into a bowl with ice water to stop them from cooking further. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes before peeling.
    4. To peel them easily, run the air fryer-boiled eggs over a hard surface, crack the shell on the wide end which contains an air pocket, and start peeling them from that end. Then peel around placing your fingers between the boiled whites and the shell to loosen.

    WATCH OUR QUICK VIDEO FOR THE STEP-BY-STEP METHOD!

    cooked eggs in an air fryer basket

    TIPS FOR BOILED EGGS IN AIR FRYER

    • If this is your first time trying the air fryer method, cook 1 or 2 eggs at first and adjust the time accordingly. Air fryers vary in temperature just like ovens.
    • If you see brown spots in your eggs after cooking them in the air fryer, don’t worry! This doesn’t ruin them. Remember the eggs will be peeled and those spots will disappear. This only means you need to clean your fryer better next time.
    • Adjust the time to the desired level of doneness and according to the potency of your air fryer. Remember air fryers' brands and models vary in strength and watts. Try to cook a few eggs to find what works best for your model. The air fryer I used is 1500 watts and was not preheated to cook the eggs.
    • Use an ice water bath to stop the eggs from overcooking. It shocks the eggs’ temperature and stops them from cooking further. You can either run the eggs under cold water but I find the water bath more effective.
    • If your air fryer doesn’t have a basket, use a grill or mesh rack in order to allow the air to circulate around the eggs while cooking.
    • Cook up to 12 eggs at once depending on the size of your air fryer. After testing the perfect time for the doneness you want, you can start cooking a large batch. It is great for meal prepping and you can store air fryer hard-boiled eggs in the fridge for up to one week. No need to pay more for ready-to-eat hard-boiled eggs from your grocery store.

    Tips to Peel hard-boiled eggs easily

    • Cook eggs straight from the fridge when they are still chilled. You can do that if cooking them in the air fryer, or by putting them in cold water first and bring them to a boil.
    • Prefer older eggs (more than 7 days older) – they peel more easily than fresh eggs because their pH level rises and the inner membrane is less likely to bond to the albumen. This makes the shell peels off much easier! To test how old your eggs are, place one in a glass full of water. If it tilts upwards or even floats, it is old. If using fresh eggs, add ½ teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water to make them peel easier.
    • Make sure to start peeling eggs at the wider end which contains a pocket of air and then peel around placing your fingers between the boiled whites and the shell to loosen.
    • Hard boiled eggs peel much easier than soft-boiled eggs.

    cooked ingredient in a platter whole and sliced plus peeeling

    WHAT IS AN AIR FRYER? 

    It is a portable kitchen appliance that cooks food by circulating hot air around it. In other words, it is the compact version of a convection oven.

    TIPS FOR USING AIR FRYERS 

    • Preheating: It is usually required for preventing food to stick, to give the cooking a start, or to make it crispier. Air frying eggs usually don’t require a preheated air fryer unless stated in your manual.
    • Overcrowding: Never overcrowd the basket. No matter the brand or model of your air fryer, if you put too much food there, you are not letting hot air circulate. This means, your food won’t cook properly or evenly.
    • Amount of oil: It doesn’t require a lot of oil to cook or brown the food. Just a small amount! 

    How long can you keep air fryer hard-boiled eggs?

    Hard-boiled eggs keep well in the fridge for up to one week, whether they’re peeled or unpeeled.

    How do you store hard-boiled eggs?

    • For unpeeled hard-boiled eggs, store them in any container or bag, sealed or unsealed. Just make sure to dry their exterior with a paper towel.
    • For peeled hard-boiled eggs, store them in a bowl of cold water to cover and change the water daily. Or cover them with damp paper towels and place them in a sealed container without water in the fridge.

    Can I freeze air fryer hard-boiled eggs?

    As you can see in our easy freezer meals charts, hard-boiled eggs are one of those foods that don’t freeze well. However, some people remove the cooked egg yolks and freeze them in a freezer bag to keep for up to 3 months. I have never tried and I think they become wet and messy after thawing. One thing is for sure, the cooked egg whites will become rubbery and should never be frozen.

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    • Curried pumpkin deviled eggs
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    • Chinese soy sauce eggs
    • Omelette

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    •  Air fryer steak
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    Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

    Air fryer hard boiled eggs that are quick and easy to cook more evenly, easy to peel, and require no water.  It’s a hands-off approach that gets the best results and will become your favorite cooking method. Make a healthy breakfast or snack out of them or use them to prep sandwiches, salads, deviled eggs, and more.
    Course:Breakfast
    Cuisine:American
    Keywords:air fryer hard boiled eggs
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 6 eggs
    Calories63 kcal
    Author Denise Browning
    Cost $ 0.15 per egg

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • bowl

    Ingredients

    • 6 large eggs
    • Salt and pepper to sprinkle on top before eating

    Instructions

    • Place the eggs straight from the fridge in the air fryer basket.
    • Cook them at 250° F (120° C) for 14 minutes (soft-boiled), 15 minutes (medium-cooked), and 16 minutes (hard-boiled eggs). NOTE: Time may vary between air fryers and the size of the eggs. I used large eggs and my air fryer is 1500 Watts. I didn’t have to preheat the air fryer!
    • Remove the eggs from the air fryer using tongs and place them into a bowl with ice water to stop them from cooking further. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes before peeling.
    • To peel them easily, run the air fryer boiled eggs over a hard surface, crack the shell on the wide end which contains an air pocket, and start peeling them from that end. Then peel around placing your fingers between the boiled whites and the shell to loosen.

    Recipe Video

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    Recipe Notes

    TIPS 
    • If this is your first time trying the air fryer method, cook 1 or 2 eggs at first and adjust the time accordingly. Air fryers vary in temperature just like ovens.
    • If you see brown spots in your eggs after cooking them in the air fryer, don’t worry! This doesn’t ruin them. Remember the eggs will be peeled and those spots will disappear. This only means you need to clean your fryer better next time.
    • Adjust the time to the desired level of doneness and according to the potency of your air fryer. Remember air fryers' brands and models vary in strength and watts. Try to cook a few eggs to find what works best for your model. The air fryer I used is 1500 watts and was not preheated to cook the eggs.
    • Use an ice water bath to stop the eggs from overcooking. It shocks the eggs’ temperature and stops them from cooking further. You can either run the eggs under cold water but I find the water bath more effective.
    • If your air fryer doesn’t have a basket, use a grill or mesh rack in order to allow the air to circulate around the eggs while cooking.
    • Cook up to 12 eggs at once depending on the size of your air fryer. After testing the perfect time for the doneness you want, you can start cooking a large batch. It is great for meal prepping and you can store air fryer hard-boiled eggs in the fridge for up to one week. No need to pay more for ready-to-eat hard-boiled eggs from your grocery store.
    How long can you keep air fryer hard-boiled eggs?
    Hard-boiled eggs keep well in the fridge for up to one week, whether they’re peeled or unpeeled.
    How do you store hard-boiled eggs?
    • For unpeeled hard-boiled eggs, store them in any container or bag, sealed or unsealed. Just make sure to dry their exterior with a paper towel.
    • For peeled hard-boiled eggs, store them in a bowl of cold water to cover and change the water daily. Or cover them with damp paper towels and place them in a sealed container without water in the fridge.
    Can I freeze air fryer hard-boiled eggs?
    As you can see in our easy freezer meals charts, hard-boiled eggs are one of those foods that don’t freeze well. However, some people remove the cooked egg yolks and freeze them in a freezer bag to keep for up to 3 months. I have never tried and I think they become wet and messy after thawing. One thing is for sure, the cooked egg whites will become rubbery and should never be frozen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.

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