Cooking eggs in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to prepare this staple ingredient, offering a hands-off method that doesn’t require much oil. Here are some simple techniques for making different types of eggs in an air fryer, including hard-boiled, soft-boiled, and scrambled.
Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients:
- Eggs (as many as you’d like, provided they fit in a single layer in your air fryer basket)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 270°F (132°C).
- Cook the Eggs:
- Place the eggs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15-17 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
- Cool the Eggs:
- Once cooking is complete, immediately place the eggs in a bowl of ice water for at least 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel.
Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients:
- Eggs (as many as fit without stacking)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Set your air fryer to 270°F (132°C).
- Cook the Eggs:
- Place the eggs in the basket, ensuring they do not touch.
- Cook for 9-11 minutes depending on how runny you like your yolks.
- Cool the Eggs:
- Transfer the eggs to ice water immediately after cooking for about 5 minutes before peeling.
Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients: