🥚 Air Fryer Boiled Eggs (No Water, No Mess!)
Perfectly cooked eggs in the air fryer—no boiling pot, no watching the stove, and super easy to peel. Great for breakfast, salads, ramen, or meal prep.
⏱ Prep Time
2 minutes
🍳 Cook Time
9–15 minutes (depending on doneness)
🍽 Servings
As many eggs as fit in your basket (single layer)
🧾 Ingredients
• Eggs (as many as you need)
• Ice water (for cooling)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Air Fryer
Set the air fryer to 270°F (130°C).
(Some models work better at 275°F / 135°C.)
2️⃣ Add the Eggs
Place eggs directly in the basket.
Do NOT use oil or foil.
Make sure eggs are in a single layer with space between them.
3️⃣ Air Fry (Choose Doneness)
• Soft-boiled (runny yolk): 9–10 minutes
• Medium-boiled (jammy yolk): 11–12 minutes
• Hard-boiled (fully set yolk): 13–15 minutes
Halfway through cooking, gently shake the basket for even cooking.
4️⃣ Ice Bath
Immediately move eggs into a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.
This stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
5️⃣ Peel & Serve
Tap the shell gently, roll to crack, and peel from the wide end.
Season or use in recipes.
💡 Tips & Tricks
✔ Older eggs peel easier than very fresh eggs
✔ Start peeling from the wide end (air pocket)
✔ For extra-large eggs: add 1 minute
✔ For small eggs: reduce 1 minute
✔ Store unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 7 days
✔ Peeled eggs keep 3–4 days in airtight container
🌶 Flavor Ideas
Sprinkle with:
• Salt & black pepper
• Paprika
• Chili flakes
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Chaat masala
• Garlic powder
Or slice into:
🥗 Salads
🍜 Ramen
🥪 Sandwiches
🍱 Meal prep bowls
⭐ Why This Recipe Works
✔ No boiling water
✔ No cracked eggs
✔ Easy peeling
✔ Hands-off cooking
✔ Perfect yolks every time