Forget everything you know about traditional egg boiling methods! Are you tired of dealing with complicated egg-cooking techniques that leave you with overcooked or undercooked eggs? Get ready to revolutionize your breakfast game with the most foolproof, mess-free hard boiled egg method you've ever tried. Our Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs recipe is about to become your new kitchen secret weapon - delivering perfectly cooked eggs with minimal effort and maximum flavor every single time!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 eggs
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Ice water, for cooling
Instructions
- Remove eggs from refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes. This helps prevent cracking during cooking.
- Carefully place eggs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. Leave some space between each egg for even heat circulation.
- Set air fryer temperature to 250°F (120°C). This gentle temperature helps prevent egg shells from cracking.
- Cook eggs for 15 minutes. For softer yolks, reduce time to 12 minutes; for firmer yolks, increase to 16-17 minutes.
- While eggs are cooking, prepare a large bowl with ice water for immediate cooling after cooking.
- Once cooking time is complete, immediately transfer eggs using tongs to the prepared ice water bath. Let eggs cool for 5-7 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Gently tap eggs on a hard surface and roll to crack the shell, then peel under cool running water for easier shell removal.
- Pat eggs dry with paper towels and store in refrigerator or serve immediately.
Tips
- • Always use eggs at room temperature to prevent cracking and ensure even cooking • Leave space between eggs in the air fryer basket for optimal heat circulation • Use tongs when handling hot eggs to prevent burns • For different yolk consistencies, adjust cooking time slightly: - 12 minutes for softer yolks - 15 minutes for medium yolks - 16-17 minutes for firmer yolks • The ice water bath is crucial for stopping the cooking process and making peeling easier • Peel eggs under cool running water for the smoothest shell removal • Fresh eggs might be slightly harder to peel, so using eggs that are 3-7 days old works best
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 70kcal
Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 185mg
