Air frying eggs is a surprisingly simple and effective method for cooking eggs to perfection, whether you’re aiming for hard-boiled, soft-boiled, or even scrambled. Using an air fryer to cook eggs not only reduces the mess and the fuss but also provides a consistent and reliable result each time. Here’s how to make eggs in an air fryer, including hard-boiled, soft-boiled, and scrambled versions.
Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients:
- Large eggs (as many as you wish to cook, ensuring they don’t touch each other in the air fryer basket)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 270°F (132°C). This temperature helps cook the eggs evenly without overcooking.
- Place Eggs in Air Fryer: Gently place the eggs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
- Cooking Time: Cook for about 15-17 minutes. For softer yolks, aim for 15 minutes. For firmer yolks, cook for 17 minutes.
- Cool Down: Once cooked, immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let them chill for about 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
- Peel and Serve: Peel the eggs and serve them as you like.
Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients:
- Large eggs (as many as you plan to cook, without overcrowding)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat to 270°F (132°C).
- Cooking: Place the eggs in the air fryer basket and cook for about 9-11 minutes. The timing depends on how runny you prefer your yolk.
- Ice Bath: Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath for at least 5 minutes.
- Peel and Enjoy: Carefully peel the eggs to enjoy a soft and runny yolk.
Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients:
- Eggs (2-4, depending on serving size)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil (1 teaspoon)
- Optional: milk or cream (1 tablespoon for every 2 eggs), cheese, or other mix-ins
Instructions:
- Preparation: In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt, pepper, and milk (if using) until well combined. Stir in cheese or other desired mix-ins.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set it to 300°F (149°C).
- Prepare the Pan: If you have an air fryer-safe pan that fits inside the basket, use it. Otherwise, create a makeshift pan using aluminum foil, shaping it to fit inside the basket. Grease the pan with butter or oil.
- Cook: Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Place the pan in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the eggs are set and fluffy.
- Serve: Carefully remove the pan from the air fryer. Serve the scrambled eggs hot, with toast or your favorite breakfast sides.
These air fryer egg recipes provide a straightforward, mess-free method for enjoying eggs in various styles. Adjust cooking times slightly based on the specific model and capacity of your air fryer, as temperatures and cooking times can vary.