Here’s a detailed recipe for making hard-boiled eggs in an air fryer, complete with a time tracker and guidelines.
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe
Ingredients:
- Eggs (as many as you’d like, typically 6-12)
- Ice water (for cooling)
Equipment:
- Air fryer
- Bowl (for ice water)
- Timer
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Time: 5 minutes
- Temperature: 270°F (130°C)
- Prepare the Eggs:
- Place the eggs in the air fryer basket. You can use a rack or a trivet if you have one, but it’s not necessary. Make sure they are not stacked on top of each other to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Eggs:
- Time: 15 minutes
- Temperature: 270°F (130°C)
- Prepare Ice Bath:
- While the eggs are cooking, fill a bowl with ice and water. This will help cool the eggs quickly and stop the cooking process.
- Transfer Eggs to Ice Bath:
- After the cooking time is up, carefully remove the eggs from the air fryer (they will be hot!).
- Immediately place them in the ice water bath.
- Time: Let them sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Peel the Eggs:
- After the eggs have cooled, gently tap them on a hard surface and peel under running water for easier removal.
- Enjoy:
- Your hard-boiled eggs are ready! Enjoy them as a snack, in salads, or however you like.
Time Summary:
- Preheating: 5 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
- Cooling: 5-10 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 25-30 minutes
Tips:
- For softer yolks, reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
- For firmer yolks, increase the cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Experiment with different quantities, but keep the cooking time consistent for the same size eggs.
Enjoy your perfectly cooked air fryer hard-boiled eggs!