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Air fryer hard boiled eggs cut in half showing soft, medium, and hard yolks in a ceramic bowl.

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Irina of DailyYum.com
Learn how to make air fryer hard boiled eggs with perfect cook times for soft, medium, and hard yolks — no boiling water needed.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 63 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • Ice + cold water (for ice bath)

Instructions
 

  • Set the air fryer to 275F/135C
  • Place eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray (do not stack).
    Seven whole eggs arranged in a single layer inside a black air fryer basket, ready to cook, with the perforated tray visible underneath.
  • Cook based on desired doneness:
    Soft: 8–9 minutes
    Medium: 10–12 minutes
    Hard: 13–15 minutes
    Vertical collage of three halved air fryer hard boiled eggs labeled soft (8–9 minutes), medium (10–12 minutes), and hard (13–15 minutes), clearly showing the progression from jammy, slightly runny yolk to creamy center and fully firm bright yellow yolk, arranged on a light surface with simple garnish.
  • Remove the eggs from the air fryer. (carefully! they are hot) and Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool for 4-6 minutes.
    Collage showing air fryer hard boiled eggs being transferred into a bowl of ice water on one side, and a close-up of hands peeling a cooled egg on the other, with visible shell fragments and smooth egg white underneath, demonstrating the cooling and peeling process.
  • Crack at the wider end and peel under running water for easiest removal.

Notes

  • Basket-style air fryers may cook slightly faster.
  • Oven-style air fryers may need 1–2 extra minutes.
  • Older eggs peel easier than very fresh eggs.
  • Do not exceed 15 minutes to avoid green yolks.
  • Store unpeeled eggs in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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