Air Fryer Boiled Eggs are the perfect, hands off way to cook eggs and you can make hard boiled, jammy yolk or soft egg yolks and they come out perfect every time. Although not actually "boiled", you get perfectly cooked eggs in their shell, all done in the air fryer. So easy to peel too! Boiled eggs in the air fryer are quicker than boiling, and you can get on with other things without worrying about boiling water.
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If you haven't cooked soft boiled eggs in the air fryer before (or hard boiled eggs in the air fryer), then you are seriously missing out! You get perfectly cooked eggs every time, and no need to boil any water first.
Whether you like your eggs runny or hard boiled, boiled eggs in the air fryer is the perfect method and it's quicker too. I make batches of these to keep for meal prep to use with my Breakfast Recipes.
You just put the eggs in the air fryer basket, set the timer and cook until your desired doneness (all the times are below). Perfectly cooked eggs and easy to peel too (just follow our tips for peeling them).
If you are looking for other easy air fryer recipes, then why not try our simple Air Fried Halloumi, kid favourite Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken, easy Air Fryer Mushrooms, crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts or our impressive Air Fryer Whole Chicken?
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Eggs - This is the only ingredient you need. We used a medium egg and if you use a large egg, then cooking times will vary.
High welfare eggs are also important, however we are in a cost of living crisis and I understand that isn't an option for everyone. All eggs, no matter if they are caged or not, will cook the same. Read on for all the tips on how to boil an egg in the air fryer.
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
How to Make Air Fryer Boiled Eggs
- Step 1: Put the eggs into preheated air fryer. Cook at 180C for 8 minutes for soft boiled or 11 minutes for hard boiled.
- Step 2: Carefully remove from the air fryer and plunge into an ice water bath - this will stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel.
Air Fryer Boiled Egg Cooking Time
You might be wondering how long does it take to boil an egg in the air fryer? Well, it depends on how you like your eggs cooked.
Here are the timings depending on if you want air fryer soft boiled eggs or air fryer hard boiled eggs.
| Soft boiled eggs | If you like runny dippy eggs, that you can dunk your bread soldiers into. | 8 mins |
| Medium boiled eggs | If you want almost set eggs, with a bit of a jammy yolk. | 9 mins |
| Hard boiled eggs | For a hard yolk that is ideal for for egg sandwiches or salads. | 10-11 mins |
These timings are if you are using a medium sized egg. If you are using large eggs, then timings will vary. Timing will also vary depending on how long your eggs have been left out of the fridge for.
All air fryers cook at different rates too, so this might take a couple of tests to get the perfect (for you) cooked egg in your air fryer. But once you know how this works in your air fryer, you will get perfect air fryer eggs every time.
What Temperature Do You Cook Air Fryer Boiled Eggs At?
We have tested this recipe so many time, and have found that the perfect temperature to cook boiled eggs in the air fryer at is 180°C/350°F. If you cook it at a different temperature, then you will need to adjust the cooking times.
How To Peel Boiled Eggs
To easily peel air fryer boiled eggs, make sure you plunge the cooked eggs into cold water (ice bath), as this stops them from carrying on cooking and makes them easier to peel, as once you have smashed the shell, you can peel them in the water.
But don't leave them in for too long (no longer than 2 minutes) as this will make them hard to peel.
Gently tap the egg on a hard surface and roll it to crack the shell all over. Put it back in the water and gently peel the shell away from the egg, starting at the thinner end, in the water. If the shell is difficult to remove, insert a spoon under the shell and gently pry it away
Older eggs are easier to peel, so if yours are super fresh (like straight from the farm), then they will be harder to peel.
It seems that some people have had some problems with peeling the eggs once they have come out of the air fryer, however with following these tips I have never had any issues.
Serving Suggestions
The great thing about "boiled" eggs is that there are so many different ways to use them. If you are making runny eggs, then put them in egg cups and dip toast into them. Why not try making our Easy White Bread recipe or Cottage Cheese Bagels for a higher protein option. Don't forget a sprinkle of our Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning.
We love putting them onto Avocado Toast and smush them down so the runny yolk oozes out. Why not cook some Air Fryer Bacon at the same time if you are just doing one or two eggs?
If you are more of a fan of hard boiled eggs in the air fryer, then as well as serving it with toast we like to add like to homemade potato salad, or just add it to a big green salad for a protein boost or our Healthy Caesar Salad. You can also use them to make our Egg and Cress Sandwiches or Cottage Cheese Egg Salad.
We also love a soft boiled air fryer egg on top our our Noodle Bowls.
Tips For Making The BEST Air Fryer Boiled Eggs
- It is best to use eggs that have come to room temperature.
- Make sure you plunge the cooked eggs into cold water, as this stops them from carrying on cooking. But don't leave them in for too long (no longer than 2 minutes) as this will make them hard to peel.
- If your air fryer doesn't have a basket, then use a grill or rack and this will allow the air to circulate around the air fryer.
- You can cook up to 8-12 eggs at once (depending on the size of your air fryer). This is great for weekly meal prep. Please only try one or two eggs if this is your first time cooking eggs in the air fryer, as it will take some testing to get them to your liking, as they all cook differently.
- You need to make sure there is some space between each egg though, as air fryers work by circulating the air around.
- We don't recommend freezing cooked eggs.
- Some air fryers require preheating first, some don't. Please check if yours does.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, as long as you don't cook them at too high a temperature. You might hear a cracking noise when they are in the air fryer, but that is normal, and they won't explode.
This will depend on how big your air fryer is. We can fit 8 eggs in our basket. You need to make sure that there is enough space for air to circulate in the air fryer though.
We really recommend the Ninja Foodi Max Duel. It has a huge 9.5 litre capacity, that allows you to cook two different things at once and it has 6 different cooking functions. It is 65% more efficient than an oven and uses 75% less fat than traditional cooking. And, it is also dishwasher safe.
Leftover boiled eggs, or if you are making a big batch for meal prep, will store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. If they are still in their shell, then just put them in a container in the fridge. If they are peeled then you will need to store them in cold water and cover. Make sure to change the water daily.
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Recipe
Easy Peel Air Fryer Boiled Eggs (Hard or Soft Boiled)
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs - medium
- Iced water
Instructions
- Put the eggs into the air fryer. Cook on the Air Fry setting at 180°C/350°F for 8 minutes for soft boiled, 9 minutes for medium and 10 minutes for hard boiled.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and plunge into cold water.
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Recipe Tips
- It is best to use eggs that have come to room temperature.
- Make sure you plunge the cooked eggs into cold water, as this stops them from carrying on cooking. But don't leave them in for too long (no longer than 2 minutes) as this will make them hard to peel.
- If your air fryer doesn't have a basket, then use a grill or rack and this will allow the air to circulate around the air fryer.
- You can cook up to 8-12 (depending on the size of your air fryer) eggs at once. This is great for meal prep. Please only try one or two eggs if this is your first time cooking eggs in the air fryer, as it will take some testing to get them to your liking, as they all cook differently.
- You need to make sure there is some space between each egg though, as air fryers work by circulating the air around.
- We don't recommend freezing cooked eggs.
- Some air fryers require preheating first, some don't. Please check if yours does.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Steph says
I tried these today and the yolks came out perfect but the outer layer of the whites were kind of rubbery/chewy and a bit brownish in spots - I had the temperature on 180, so not sure what went wrong!
Dannii Martin says
The brown spots are usually if the eggs have been overcooked. Every air fryer cooks things differently, so the temperature is a guide. The brown spots are harmless and still totally edible.
bob goddard says
bake or broil setting on air fryer
Dannii says
It is just the air fryer setting on our air fryer. Every air fryer is different so I would recommend reading the usual manual. But I would say bake, as broil implies just direct heat from the top, which isn't what you want.
Terry Moore says
I’ve cooked an egg in my fryer for 11 minutes at 120 degrees and it is perfect but today I tried to do 2 eggs at the same temperature and for the same time but they came out raw any suggestions ?
Savita says
Loved the recipe, such an easy and quick appetizer.
Ryan Allen says
This is my new favorite way to make hard boiled eggs. It is so convenient and they come out perfect.
kushigalu says
Air fryer-boiled eggs? Brilliant idea. I would love to try this soon.
Katherine says
Such a great way to cook up a batch of boiled eggs!
Josh says
Complete bull.
All eggs cook at different times because of their size and shell strength.
Most explode after about the 5-7 minutes at 200°C. Maybe you mean F??
Dannii says
I presume you read the full post? In the section about cooking times, it mentions that different sized eggs cook at different rates and how all air fryers cook at different rates, and how you will need to test with your own air fryer. We put all of this information in the post to help our readers when making our recipes. We test them many many times to be able to give these tips. We cook this at least 3 times a week and can assure you it does work.
Also, in the FAQ section it says that you will hear a cracking noise, but they are not exploding. You also need to use eggs that have come to room temperature.
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
I never would have thought of this. Brilliant for feeding a crowd and so easy too.