Air Fryer Eggs recipes with 7 ways to cook eggs in an air fryer in one post! Cooking eggs in an air fryer has never been so fun and easy! This post shows you how to cook eggs in an air fryer, from hard boiled eggs to soft boiled, sunny side fried eggs to creamy scrambled, and air fryer poached eggs to frittata, or egg cups.
All you need is an air fryer, eggs, and oven friendly bakeware. Use this recipe as a reference to guide your air fried eggs and get as creative as you want! Air Fry Eggs, here we come!
This post shares 7 different types of air fry eggs:
- Do experiment with your own cook times. Use this recipe as a reference guide and expect a little trial-and-error until you get a handle on your own cookware.
- Test with 1 to 2 eggs first before you try a larger batch. Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Temperatures and times -The following factors affect your cook times and temperatures: egg size (even the same carton of eggs come in different sizes), room temperature eggs vs. chilled from fridge, bakeware material, bakeware size, egg quantities (volume), and air fryer brand/size/model.
- Preheating: most of the recipes here require you to preheat the basket to 400°F | 204°C for 5 minutes.
- Other: I have a cosori 5.8 qt. Air fryer. The eggs I use are all large eggs and are refrigerated.
Tools for air frying eggs
In general, you can use any oven-safe bakeware for air fried eggs as long as the bakeware fits inside of the basket. If you use ceramic bakeware, make sure it’s greased with ghee butter. For non-stick, use an avocado oil spray.
- Wire rack (a trivet) for hard or soft boiled eggs in air fryer
- Shallow non-stick tray or a small bake pan for air fryer fried eggs
- Non-stick round cake pan 7”x 3.5” for scrambled eggs in an air fryer and air fryer frittata.
- Ramekins for air fryer poached eggs
- Silicone cups for air fryer egg cups (aka egg muffins)
- Oven mitts
Hard Boiled Eggs In Air Fryer
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Hard-Boiled Eggs:
- Place eggs in the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 250°F (120°C) and cook for 15 minutes.
- Once done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool and stop the cooking process. Peel and enjoy!
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Soft-Boiled Eggs:
- Preheat the air fryer to 250°F (120°C).
- Place eggs in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let them sit for a few minutes to cool.
- Gently tap and peel the eggs, leaving the yolk slightly runny.
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Fried Eggs:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a ramekin or a small oven-safe dish with cooking spray or a bit of oil.
- Crack an egg into the greased dish and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Place the dish in the air fryer and cook for about 6 minutes for a sunny-side-up egg or longer for a firmer yolk.
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Scrambled Eggs:
- Grease a small oven-safe dish or ramekin with cooking spray or oil.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and any desired spices or herbs.
- Pour the whisked eggs into the greased dish and place it in the air fryer.
- Cook at 300°F (150°C) for about 5-7 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to achieve desired consistency.
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Poached Eggs:
- Grease four silicone egg cups or ramekins with cooking spray or a little oil.
- Crack an egg into each greased cup and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the cups in the air fryer basket and cook at 300°F (150°C) for about 6-8 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cups from the air fryer and let the eggs cool for a minute before removing them.
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Egg Muffins:
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Beat eggs in a bowl and add desired mix-ins like chopped vegetables, cooked bacon, cheese, etc.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups.
- Place the muffin tin in the air fryer and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the eggs are set.
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Omelette:
- Grease an oven-safe dish or ramekin with cooking spray or oil.
- Beat eggs in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and any desired ingredients like vegetables, cheese, or cooked meat.
- Pour the egg mixture into the greased dish and place it in the air fryer.
- Cook at 350°F (175°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until the omelette is cooked through.
Remember, cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on the size and wattage of your air fryer, so it’s best to keep an eye on the eggs while they cook and adjust as needed. Enjoy your air fryer eggs prepared in various delicious ways!
