Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

We love to make hard boiled eggs as part of our weekly meal prep. Using the air fryer has been a game changer instead of cooking in boiling water. If you have ever wondered this, we are about to show you how easy this is.

You might never go back to boiling eggs on the stovetop or cooking Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. If you love cooking eggs as much as we do, you may also want to learn How to Cook Over Hard Eggs.

Why This Recipe Works

Using the air fryer to make hard boiled eggs is a quick and easy way to make eggs. The air fryer does all the work and it is definitely a hands off method.

The best part is the eggs peel easily and I have even showed my kids how to make them for a quick snack.

Ingredients

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How Do You Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer?

Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer to 250 degrees for 5 minutes.

Step 2 – Place the eggs in the air fryer basket.

Step 3 – Cook for 15 minutes. If you want softer boiled eggs, do 13 minutes.

Step 4 – Immediately place the eggs in an cold water bath for 5 minutes. This will stop the cooking process. It will also make it easier to peel. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Seasoning – Once the hard boiled eggs are finished cooking, sprinkle with salt, black pepper and bagel seasoning.
• Timer – For best results make sure to set the timer on the air fryer so it cooks with the perfect texture.
• Place Eggs in Air Fryer – We recommend placing the large eggs in the air fryer basket in a single layer for the best results. You may need to work in batches.

Serving Suggestions

Hard boiled eggs make the perfect snack or an easy meal on the go that is nutritious. These are perfect to make your own bento boxes at home with.

If we are going to be on the go or traveling, I love to make a snack box for each of us with a boiled egg, string cheese, grapes and crackers.

No need to spend a ton of money buying these at the store or local coffee shop when you can easily and quickly make them at home. You will save a ton of money and it is so fast to do several at once.

Easy to peel eggs are that simple and easy.

Uses for Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer eggs are a start with some of our favorite recipes. Slice or dice the hard boiled eggs and make Traditional Potato Salad Recipe, Avocado Deviled Eggs and Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe. I even love to add grated hard boiled eggs on avocado toast.

Cooking eggs in the air fryer also makes it easy to make Easter eggs quickly.