Air Fryer Boiled Eggs Recipe

A white plate with nine halved Air Fryer Boiled Eggs sprinkled with black pepper sits on a pink cloth, with a gold fork beside it.

Whether you're after jammy yolks or easy-to-peel whites, air fryer boiled eggs nail the texture every time, no guesswork, no drama. Forget boiling water or babysitting a pot - just load your eggs into the Ninja Air Fryer and let it do its thing. It’s fast, mess-free, and perfect for salads, sandwiches, or eating cold from the fridge, sprinkled with a pinch of salt and pepper.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 17

Total Time 19

Course Breakfast, Snack

Servings -12 Servings

Calories 63

Protein 6

Ingredients

1-12 eggs

Instructions

Turn the air fryer on to the bake setting, and set it for 120°C/250°F. Note: my air fryer is a Ninja Foodi dual zone.
Add the eggs to the air fryer basket (or baskets), close the basket, and press the middle of the circle dial to start cooking.
1-12 eggs
For a soft boiled egg, cook for 11 minutes, medium boiled egg: 13-15 minutes, and a hard boiled egg: 17 minutes.
When your egg is finished cooking, plunge it into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking.
You can either store them in the fridge with the shell on, or peel them. Enjoy!

Notes

Size matters: If you’re using medium or extra-large eggs, adjust the cooking time slightly to get your ideal texture.
Test one first: Not all air fryers cook the same, so start with a single egg to dial in your timing.
Don’t skip the ice: The ice bath cools the eggs fast and makes peeling way easier.
Use tongs: The basket gets hot, and eggs can roll. Tongs = safe, easy, less drama.
Work quickly: Move the eggs straight into the ice bath to avoid overcooked yolks or rubbery whites.

Storage instructions

Fridge life: Store cooked eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Shell on: Leaving the shells on helps keep them fresher for longer.
Shell off: If you’ve already peeled them, keep in an airtight container with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
No freezing: Don’t freeze hard-boiled eggs - the whites turn rubbery and sad.