While an air fryer is primarily used for cooking with hot air circulation, it is not the best method for preparing hard-boiled eggs. Traditional stovetop boiling or steaming is generally recommended for achieving the desired texture and consistency of hard-boiled eggs.
Here’s a simple method to hard-boil eggs on the stovetop:
- Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan or pot. Add enough water to the pot to cover the eggs by about an inch.
- Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil.
- Once the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for about 9-12 minutes, depending on the desired level of doneness. Adjust the time based on your preference for softer or firmer yolks.
- While the eggs are simmering, prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Once the desired cooking time is reached, carefully transfer the eggs from the pot to the bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon or tongs.
- Let the eggs sit in the ice water for about 5 minutes to cool and stop the cooking process.
- After the eggs have cooled, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel the shell off. Rinse the eggs under running water to remove any remaining shell fragments.
Using this stovetop method will give you consistent and reliable results for hard-boiled eggs.
