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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (no boiling)

Published Mar 28, 2022 by Allyson · 31 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:

  • Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
  • 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.

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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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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
  25. Nicky

    January 07, 2023 at 2:51 am

    I have a ninja air fryer, which setting do I use please? Bake, air fry etc?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 08, 2023 at 12:48 pm

      Air Fry!

      Reply

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