How to cook eggs in an air fryer is the most asked question, and the simplest answer would be yes. You can cook all sorts of eggs in the air fryer, be it boiled, fried, or scrambled. Whenever I have time on weekends, all my breakfast eggs go into the air fryer, and the taste is absolutely amazing.
Here is how I cooked eggs in the air fryer. So, dive right in and use this as a reference guide.
Eggs In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- Eggs You can get as many as you can fit in a single layer in an air fryer. The eggs should be cold, directly from the refrigerator.
- Ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- You can also choose desired seasonings
Instructions
- Start off by preheating the air fryer to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once it is preheated, add the eggs to the air fryer in a single layer. Do not overfill the air fryer basket, or you will be left with undercooked and mushy eggs.
- Cook them in the air fryer for 9 to 10 minutes. You can adjust the cooking time, depending on how much you want them cooked.
- Once done, immediately transfer the eggs to ice water and keep them in it for at least 3 minutes.
- Now that the temperature of the eggs is lowered, peel them carefully.
- Cut them in half. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, and enjoy.
Notes
- When cooking eggs in the air fryer, leave some space for the air circulation and convection to cook.
- You may need to adjust the temperature accordingly. This is because there are several factors that count in air fryer cooking time, from the strength of your appliance to its temperature settings, the size of the basket, and the size of the eggs.
- If you get a green ring around the yolk, it is because the eggs have been cooked too long. Though they are safe to consume, it may not be as appetizing.
- Put the carton of eggs in the refrigerator for about a day before you air fry them. It will keep the yolk in the center, perfect for presentation.
Time Required for the Recipe
Here is the estimated time for different types of boiled eggs.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Soft-boiled eggs usually take 9 to 10 minutes in the air fryer.
- Jammy eggs take anywhere around 11 to 13 minutes.
- Hard-boiled eggs take around 14 to 15 minutes.
Nutritional Value of Air Fryer Boiled Eggs?
Well, there is nothing to discuss about the proteins in the eggs. Speaking of calories, these 4 egg servings have 72 kcal in total, along with 6g protein, 5g fat, 2g saturated fats, 28 mg calcium, and 1 mg iron.
Can I Make Scrambled Eggs in the Air Fryer?
Yes, though it is a little surprising, you can definitely make scrambled eggs in the air fryer. For this, place the butter in an air-fryer-safe pan and cook it in the air fryer for 2 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. While the butter is melting, whisk eggs and add milk, salt, and pepper to taste.
Add the prepared egg mixture to the air fryer pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes in the air fryer. Once the time is up, open the air fryer, stir the eggs, and cook them for another 2 minutes. Next, add cheddar cheese over the eggs, and cook them for another 2 minutes; finally, your scrambled eggs are ready.
Can I Make Fried Eggs in the Air Fryer?
Yes, you can pretty much any type of egg in the air fryer, including fried eggs. All you need to do is preheat the air fryer at 275 degrees Fahrenheit, crack eggs in a small air-fryer-safe cooking pan, and season them. Put them in the air fryer and cook them for 3 to 5 minutes; serve them piping hot with bread or on their own.
Can I Store the Air-Fried Eggs?
Yes, you may store the air-fried eggs in the fridge for up to 7 days, as directed by USDA. That said, do not cut them and just peel the eggs after air frying them. Transfer the eggs into an airtight container or zip-lock bag and they are safe to consume.
What Temperature Should I Cook Air Fryer Eggs?
Be it fried, boiled, or scrambled, eggs are best cooked in the air fryer at low heat. I always recommend cooking them between 275 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 to 10 minutes, and they will come out perfectly. That said, you must keep checking in between to make sure the eggs don’t burn easily.
Try Air Fryer Eggs Easily
Cook eggs in the air fryer, serve them, and cook within 2 hours of making them. They are best served right away, and can also be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
