Easy Air Fryer Boiled Eggs - Exact Timings For Soft, Medium And Hard

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Perfectly cooked air fryer boiled eggs every time – no boiling water, no hovering over a pan, and NO guesswork! Whether you like them soft, jammy or hard, this recipe gives you the exact timings you need. Here’s how!

Why you’ll love this recipe

Ever struggle getting that perfect soft boiled egg? Or disappointed when your ‘hard boiled’ eggs come out dry and overcooked?

This easy air fryer boiled eggs recipe is here to take the guess work away! Using an air fryer to ‘boil’ your eggs, is far less complicated and MUCH more accurate than the traditional pan method. No more hovering over a pan, or guessing whether it’s at a rolling boil!

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Air fried eggs are the future of breakfast recipes. Ideal for busy lifestyles, they’re very much a set it and forget it kind of recipe.

Air fryer eggs are perfect for making egg mayo too. Although I’m still very partial to a scrambled egg croissant!

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How long does it take to boil eggs in an air fryer?

Whether it’s soft, jammy or hard – it’s all down to the weight, temperature and timings. Do bear in mind that there are many variations in both eggs and air fryers. This may affect the timings a little.

To help remove some of the guesswork, I tested different sized eggs and various timings. Here is a guide to help you:

Egg Size	Soft Boiled	Jammy/Gooey	Hard Boiled
60g	7-8 mins	X	9 mins
65g	8 mins	9 mins	10 mins
70g	8-9 mins	10 mins	11 mins

Air fryer boiled eggs and spoons on a plate

Ingredients

There is only 1 ingredient in this recipe… eggs!

The type you buy is entirely up to you. But do be aware that the cooking times may change based on your choice. (See How long does it take to boil eggs in an air fryer for help with this.)

Not sure what size your eggs are? Weigh them before you start! A standard large egg in the UK is usually around 60-70g. The weight is what determines your cooking time in this recipe.

Sometimes the shape of your eggs can affect things too. For example a taller slimmer egg will cook slightly different to a shorter dumpier egg. However, I’ve been using this method for several years now, and it VERY rarely lets me down!

Emma’s top tips

Here are tips you’ll find helpful when making boiled eggs in the air fryer.

The timings in this recipe are based on using refrigerated eggs. If yours are room temperature, you will need to factor this in.
Weigh your eggs and use this cooking time guide for perfect results every time.
The shape of your eggs could affect the cooking times. Some are tall and thin, others are short and more round. You’ll get the hang of it the more you make them.
Do the cooking times differ using your chosen ingredients/equipment? Weigh your eggs before cooking and make a note of the timings for future reference.
Note that all air fryers vary. This could affect timings.
Place your eggs directly into the air fryer drawer. Don’t put them on anything (baking paper, tray, dish etc) as this will alter the cooking time.

Air fryer eggs on toast on a white plate

Timings

Have limited time? Struggle with recipe timings? Or juggling around other things? Here’s some time managing info to make your life easier.

There is no need to bring eggs to room temperature in this recipe. The timings are based on using refrigerated eggs.
Preheating your air fryer should only take 1-2 minutes. And the eggs will cook in around 7-11 mins. Making the total time between 8 – 13 mins. It really is a very quick recipe.

Air Fryer Boiled Eggs – Step by Step Picture Recipe

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Please note, this recipe includes both UK metric and US Cup measurements.

Ingredients

Here is what you will need to make 1 Egg (easily multiplied)

1 x Egg *

*Timings based on using refrigerated eggs

Essential equipment

Air Fryer #

#I use a Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone 9.5L air fryer.

Instructions

First thing’s first. Preheat your air fryer to 150ºC (302ºF). It should only need 1-2 minutes to come up to temperature.

A Ninja Dual Max air fryer on a kitchen worktop

Then place your egg directly into the drawer. Do not line the drawer, or place your egg on anything else.

Depending on the size of your egg, and whether you want soft, jammy or hard boiled – cook at 150ºC (302ºF) for the following time:

60g – Soft 7-8 mins / Jammy X / Hard 9 mins
65g – Soft 8 mins / Jammy 9 mins / Hard 10 mins
70g – Soft 8-9 mins / Jammy 10 mins / Hard 11 mins

If you’re making soft boiled (dippy eggs) – place in an egg cup, slice the top off, and serve immediately with toast.

An air fryer soft boiled egg in an egg cup

If you’re making jammy or hard boiled eggs – gently crack the egg all over, then place immediately into a bowl of very cold water for about 10 minutes. (This prevents that unsightly green tinge around the yolk.)

You may wish to change the water once or twice if it warms up too much.

A cracked air fried egg in a bowl of cold water

Once the eggs are cold, peel them under water (this makes it easier). Then slice and serve however you like!

An air fryer hard boiled egg peeled and cut in half

FAQs

Is it cheaper to boil an egg in an air fryer?

Yes! Air fryer boiled eggs use less energy than boiling a kettle or heating a pan of water, making them cheaper to make. And despite the name, there’s no water involved at all – just dry heat. Simple and cost effective!

What temperature do you cook air fryer boiled eggs at?

I’ve tried a few different temperatures, and found the best for air fried eggs to be about 150ºC (302ºF).

Can you boil an egg in an air fryer without water?

Yes! Although technically it’s not really boiling an egg, it’s baking it. But you achieve the same results. In this recipe, there is no water required. You simply preheat your air fryer for 1-2 mins and pop in your eggs. Then set the temperature and time. No water, no faff, no judgement calls.

How do I adjust the timings for room temperature eggs?

The timings in this recipe are based on refrigerated eggs. If yours are stored at room temperature, start by reducing the time by 1-2 minutes and adjust from there, as all eggs and air fryers vary slightly.

Are air fryer boiled eggs easy to peel?

Yes – peeling them under cold water makes it much easier! Gently crack the shell all over first, then peel while submerged. The water gets under the shell and helps it slip off much more cleanly.

Someone dunking toast into an air fryer boiled egg

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