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Easy Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

A simple, foolproof method for making perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs using an air fryer—no boiling water required.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 eggs
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 78

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 bowl ice cubes for ice bath
  • 1 bowl cold water for ice bath
  • to taste salt optional
  • to taste black pepper optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Tongs or spoon
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 270°F (130°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  2. Place eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Cook eggs for 15–17 minutes depending on desired doneness.
  4. Prepare a bowl with ice and cold water.
  5. Transfer hot eggs immediately to the ice bath.
  6. Cool for 5–10 minutes to stop cooking.
  7. Crack and peel eggs starting from the wider end.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

Cooking times may vary slightly by air fryer model. Adjust by 1–2 minutes as needed.