🥚 1. Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs (No Water Needed!)

✅ Ingredients

  • 4–6 large eggs (cold, straight from fridge)

✅ Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 270°F (130°C) for 2–3 minutes.

  2. Place eggs directly in the air fryer basket (do not stack).

  3. Cook:

    • 12 minutes – Soft boiled

    • 14–15 minutes – Medium

    • 16–17 minutes – Hard boiled

  4. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice water bath for 5–10 minutes.

  5. Peel and enjoy!

🕒 Storage

  • Store unpeeled in fridge for up to 1 week.


🍳 2. Air Fryer Fried Egg

✅ Ingredients

  • 1–2 eggs

  • Cooking spray or ½ tsp oil

  • Salt & pepper (optional)

✅ Instructions

  1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Lightly grease a small oven-safe ramekin.

  3. Crack egg into ramekin.

  4. Cook for:

    • 4–5 minutes – Runny yolk

    • 6–7 minutes – Set yolk

  5. Season and serve.


🧀 3. Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs

✅ Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • Salt & pepper

  • 1 tsp butter

✅ Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.

  2. Grease ramekin and pour mixture in.

  3. Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 6–8 minutes.

  4. Stir halfway through cooking.

  5. Serve immediately.


💡 Pro Tips

  • Eggs may cook slightly differently depending on air fryer brand.

  • Older eggs peel easier than very fresh ones.

  • Always use an ice bath for easy peeling.

  • If eggs crack during cooking, they’re still safe to eat.


❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1: Do I need water to air fry eggs?

No. The air fryer cooks with circulating hot air—no water needed.

Q2: Why do my eggs have brown spots?

It’s normal. The shell may get small brown marks from heat circulation.

Q3: Can eggs explode in the air fryer?

Very rarely. To prevent cracking:

  • Don’t overcrowd.

  • Avoid extremely high temperatures.

  • Let eggs sit at room temp for 5 minutes before cooking.

Q4: Why are my eggs hard to peel?

Very fresh eggs are harder to peel. Use slightly older eggs and always ice bath them.

Q5: Can I reheat boiled eggs in the air fryer?

Not recommended. They may overcook and become rubbery.

Q6: What temperature is best for air fryer boiled eggs?

270°F (130°C) works best for even cooking.

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