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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (no boiling)

    Published Mar 28, 2022 by Allyson · 29 Comments
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    Making hard boiled eggs in the air fryer is quick and easy. No boiling water, no green ring, they're easy to peel, and can be made in bulk!

    Making hard boiled eggs in the air fryer is quick and easy. No boiling water, no green ring, and they're easy to peel - these eggs are the BEST!

    Making hard boiled eggs can be daunting, but with the air fryer it's EASY! The best part about this air fryer method, is that there is no boiling water involved! Place the eggs into the air fryer, set it, and forget it. It's THAT easy! Use the air fryer hard boiled eggs in delicious No-Mayo Avocado Egg Salad, The Best Egg Salad (with mayo), or add to a hearty Southwest Salad for the perfect balanced meal! You can easily make a HUGE batch for dying Easter eggs as well!

    up close hard boiled egg with everything but the bagel seasoning

    As I said, making Air fryer Hard Boiled Eggs will make YOUR LIFE EASIER! It takes a little bit of time like my favorite Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs, but the effort is so little that it is worth it! Here's how you make them:

    How to make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs:

    **scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

    • Add eggs straight from the fridge to the Air fryer. I set the eggs on a rack, but it's not necessary if you don't have one.
      • Don't overcrowd the eggs. I fit 8 eggs in my large 7qt air fryer.
    eggs in air fryer
    • Close the air fryer and set the temperature to 250 degrees and the timer to 16 minutes.
      • For yolks a little less cooked, set the timer for 14 minutes.
    • When there are a few minutes left, add a few cups of ice to a large bowl, and then fill with cold water.
    • When the time is up, carefully remove the eggs using tongs and place them into the ice bath for 5 minutes. Remove the eggs from the ice bath and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
    hard boiled eggs

    Top reasons to use the Air Fryer to make Hard Boiled Eggs:

    • No green ring! I have made these dozens of times and there is never a green ring around the yolk!
    • So hands-off! Set them and forget them!
    • Easy to make in bulk! Make a bunch of eggs and store them in the fridge for easy meals and snacking!
      • I label an egg carton 'HARD BOILED' and keep them in the fridge ready to go at all times!
    • Doesn't heat up the house!
    • Majorly easy to peel! After the ice bath these eggs are super easy to peel! Feel free to peel and store, or leave in the shell until you are ready to consume them!

    How to use Hard Boiled Eggs:

    I love eating Hard Boiled eggs plain or with a little bit of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning (make it yourself using this everything bagel seasoning recipe), but there are many ways to incorporate them into your meals! Try some of these:

    • No Mayo Avocado Egg Salad
    • The Best Egg Salad Recipe
    • Southwestern Salad with Jalapeno Ranch
    • Potato Salad
    • Creamy Pesto Caprese Potato Salad
    • Easy Dyed Easter Eggs
    up close hard boiled egg with everything but the bagel seasoning

    Are Hard Boiled Eggs Healthy?

    YES! One large egg contains 80 calories, 5g fat, 1g carbohydrates, and 6g protein!

    • One egg contains over 10 percent of your daily recommended Vitamin D intake!
    • Hard-boiling and poaching have shown to be the healthiest methods of preparing eggs, as they don’t require oil or butter for cooking.
    • Hard boiled eggs are LOW CARB (KETO/Southbeach friendly), gluten free, Paleo approved, Whole30 approved, and are vegetarian!
    • Eggs contain phosphorus, vitamin B12, and essential amino acids. Eggs also contain 15% of your daily riboflavin intake and also include folate, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc!

    How long do Hard Boiled Eggs keep in the fridge?

    • It’s recommended not to keep eggs over a week in the fridge. I prep as many as I will need for the week and eat them throughout the week.

    How to re-heat hard boiled eggs:

    I like air fryer hard boiled eggs cold, but if you like them on the warmer side, try this tip:

    • Place eggs in a glass bowl and pour boiling water over the top of the eggs (keep eggs in shell). Let sit for 5-10 minutes then remove the shell and eat. 
    • Do NOT reheat eggs in the microwave- they will EXPLODE!

    What type of Air Fryer Should I use for this recipe?

    There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

    • OMORC Air Fryer 6QT -1600W Powerful Electric Hot Oven 10 Preset Menus Dual Control System 6-in-1 Function
    • COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
    • GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen

    If you like nutritious side dishes, you have to see these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:

    • Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
    • Air Fryer Asparagus Fries have less than 5 ingredients, NO oil, and done in less than 10 minutes! These will become a favorite side dish or snack!
    • Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are the perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, they’re easy and guilt-free with only 121 calories per serving!
    • Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is an incredibly easy, quick, and delicious side dish. This lower calorie air fryer option will become a staple side dish!
    • Instant Pot Garlic Hummus Recipe only has a handful of ingredients; Save money and know exactly what’s in your food with this recipe !

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    5 from 20 votes
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    Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
    Cook Time
    16 mins
    ice bath
    5 mins
    Total Time
    21 mins
     

    Making hard boiled eggs in the air fryer is quick and easy. No boiling water, no green ring, and they're easy to peel - these eggs are the BEST!

    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer hard boiled eggs
    Servings: 8 eggs
    Calories: 78 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 8 large eggs (as many eggs as needed)
    Instructions
    1. Add eggs straight from the fridge to the Air fryer. I set the eggs on a rack, but it’s not necessary if you don’t have one.

    2. Close the air fryer and set the temperature to 250 degrees and the timer to 16 minutes. *For yolks a little less cooked, set the timer for 14 minutes.

    3. When there are a few minutes left, add a few cups of ice to a large bowl, and then fill with cold water.

    4. When the time is up, carefully remove the eggs using tongs and place them into the ice bath for 5 minutes. Remove the eggs from the ice bath and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.

    Recipe Video

    Recipe Notes

    Top with salt, pepper, or everything but the bagel seasoning for a quick snack or meal!

    Originally published October 2020. Updated March 2022. 

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Erin

      October 26, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      I've never made eggs this way, but they turned out great! So so easy! Will make again.

      Reply
    2. katerina @ diethood.com

      October 26, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! This is such a fantastic idea!! I am so excited to try it!

      Reply
      • Cass

        October 30, 2020 at 9:49 pm

        Is it 250F? (Aussie here!)

        Reply
        • Allyson

          November 02, 2020 at 11:20 am

          YES!

          Reply
    3. Jen

      October 26, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is genius and why didn't I ever think to sprinkle Everything but the Bagel seasoning on hard boiled eggs before?! So good!

      Reply
    4. Beth

      October 26, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and turned out great! I can't wait to make these again!

      Reply
    5. Kim

      October 26, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      Brilliant! I would have never thought to use my air fryer!

      Reply
    6. Jacque Hastert

      October 26, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      What a great use for an air fryer! I have made eggs in my instant pot, but never in my air fryer! I can't wait to make a batch of eggs tomorrow morning!

      Reply
    7. Long

      October 27, 2020 at 10:51 am

      I preheated my air fryer for 5 minutes then added my eggs. I added 2 minutes because I used extra large eggs. Came out perfect.

      Reply
    8. Sara Welch

      October 27, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Making hard boiled eggs couldn't be easier! Never thought of using my air fryer for eggs; this is genius!

      Reply
    9. Cathy

      October 27, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      Such an awesome tip! Can't wait to try these!

      Reply
    10. Debby

      October 28, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      Question??? It doesn't say to put water in like you usually do, so no water?

      Reply
      • Allyson

        October 28, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        Hi! No, you don't put water into the air fryer! Just set them on the rack and cook as the instructions note! Good luck!

        Reply
    11. Dustin

      October 28, 2020 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe! Excellent yolk at 250* for 15 or 16 minutes. Never going back to boiling eggs. Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
    12. kerri

      October 29, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      ooh... i never thought about making hard boiled eggs in an air fryer! really need to try this!

      Reply
    13. Barbara E Bruce

      November 02, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      Seriously the best air fryer trick so far. My farm fresh eggs were so much easier to peel and we're perfectly done. I have shared this recipe with many people and they are loving it too. THANK YOU!!

      Reply
    14. MK Wood

      January 22, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing!! I have tried so many methods for easy peeling and they never work. Can’t wait to try this.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        January 25, 2021 at 11:32 am

        It is so handy!!!

        Reply
    15. Nancy

      August 14, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      The only way to prepare hard boiled eggs, will never boil again!

      Reply
    16. Erik

      March 28, 2022 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      So great, way easier than the classic method!

      Reply
    17. Betsy

      March 28, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      So easy!! And the eggs turn out absolutely perfect!! Eggs for egg salad, potato salad, breakfast, deviled eggs... This method is so easy I can make all the egg dishes I want!

      Reply
    18. Gina Ceraso

      March 28, 2022 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this, this is now the only way I will make hard boiled egg! I make them weekly!

      Reply
    19. Katie

      March 29, 2022 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      I like how this way makes it hassle free, and you can still do a lot at a time!

      Reply
    20. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

      March 29, 2022 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      Love these! Can't wait to try them!

      Reply
    21. Juliane

      March 29, 2022 at 4:03 am

      5 stars
      Wow! I didn't know we can make hard boiled eggs on an air fryer! Thank you for this.

      Reply
    22. Sandra

      March 29, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite way to make hard boiled eggs! Always comes out perfectly!

      Reply
    23. Catalina

      March 30, 2022 at 5:54 am

      5 stars
      I am impressed how many things you can do in the air fryer. And everything is so easy!

      Reply
    24. Terri

      April 18, 2022 at 5:59 pm

      Convenient, yes. And they have the advantage of not cracking, as other cooking methods can. However, I did not find them any easier to peel and I did, indeed find green halos around the yolks.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        April 19, 2022 at 1:47 pm

        Unfortunately the green rings mean that you cooked the eggs too long. Next time I suggest you reduce the cook time by 2 minutes. This could also be the reason they weren't as easy to peel.

        Reply

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