Boiling eggs in an air fryer is a quick and easy method that can give you perfectly cooked eggs with minimal effort. Here’s a simple recipe for air fryer boiled eggs:
Ingredients:
- Eggs
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 250°F (120°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the desired number of eggs in the air fryer basket, making sure they are in a single layer and not stacked on top of each other.
- Carefully place the basket into the air fryer and cook the eggs for 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs or 10 minutes for medium-boiled eggs. Adjust the time according to your preference and the size of your eggs.
- While the eggs are cooking, prepare a bowl of ice water. This will be used to cool down the eggs quickly after they are done.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the basket from the air fryer and transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice water. Let them 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 off the shell. If you find it difficult to peel, you can also roll the eggs between your hands to loosen the shell before peeling.
- Your air fryer boiled eggs are now ready to be enjoyed! You can eat them as is, use them in salads, or make delicious deviled eggs.
Note: Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the model and brand of your air fryer, as well as the size and freshness of your eggs. It’s always a good idea to adjust the cooking time and temperature based on your preferences and the specific equipment you’re using.