Ah, yes! You can actually “boil” eggs in an air fryer without water — it’s quick, easy, and surprisingly foolproof. 🥚✨
🍳 Air Fryer “Boiled” Eggs
Ingredients
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Eggs (as many as fit in a single layer in your air fryer basket)
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Optional: water for steaming (some people use a small pan, but not necessary)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Air Fryer
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Preheat your air fryer to 270°F (130°C) for soft-boiled eggs or 300°F (150°C) for hard-boiled eggs.
2️⃣ Arrange Eggs
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Place eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not stack.
3️⃣ Cook
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Soft-boiled: 9–11 minutes
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Medium-boiled: 12–14 minutes
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Hard-boiled: 15–17 minutes
Times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and egg size.
4️⃣ Ice Bath
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Immediately transfer cooked eggs to a bowl of ice water for 5–10 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
5️⃣ Peel & Serve
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Gently crack shells and peel.
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Serve plain, with salt & pepper, or use in salads, sandwiches, or deviled eggs.
Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Eggs
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Room temperature eggs cook more evenly.
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Don’t overcrowd the basket — airflow is key.
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Adjust time slightly for extra-large or jumbo eggs.
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Air fryer “boiled” eggs may have a slightly different texture than traditional boiled eggs — slightly creamier yolk is normal.
I can also give a “super easy air fryer egg meal prep hack” where you cook a dozen eggs at once perfectly for the whole week.