How to cook eggs

Boiling eggs in the air fryer – yes, you can! Soft-boiled, jammy or hard-boiled – this simple guide helps you make the perfect breakfast egg. Save time and energy and enjoy the convenience of your air fryer. Ideal for anyone who wants to cook healthily and efficiently.

Recipe: boiled eggs in the air fryer

With this guide, your air fryer eggs turn out quick, easy and reliable.

To the recipe: Air fryer boiled eggs

Method: 

• Preheat the air fryer to 170 °C.
• Place the eggs side by side in the basket (don’t stack them).
• Set the time depending on how you like your eggs.
• Once cooked, plunge the eggs into cold water.

Cooking times for eggs

Use these cooking times for air fryer boiled eggs as a guide:

Note: Times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and the size of the eggs. It’s worth doing a quick test run with your own air fryer.

Why you should boil eggs in the air fryer

• Energy-efficient: The air fryer uses much less energy than a hob and pan – ideal for small amounts like breakfast eggs.
• Time-saving: No heating water, no waiting, no boiling over. Eggs in, set the time, done.
• Precise results: Thanks to the even hot air, you reliably get the texture you want – soft, jammy or hard.
• Clean kitchen: No pan, no hob, no splashing water. It’s a particularly easy, mess-free way to cook eggs.

FAQs on boiling eggs in the air fryer

1. Can I use eggs straight from the fridge? Yes, that’s no problem. If you want especially even results, let them come up to room temperature for about 5–10 minutes first.
2. How many eggs can I cook at once? As long as they’re side by side and not touching, you can cook several eggs at the same time without changing the cooking time.
3. Can I change how well done they are? Yes, small tweaks to the time will give you soft, jammy or hard eggs – just test it with your own air fryer.
4. How do I stop the eggs from cracking? Eggs rarely crack. A little trick to keep them intact: place them gently in the basket and make sure they sit steady. They shouldn’t touch or be able to roll around, so each egg cooks evenly.

You don’t always need to preheat an air fryer. But for a tasty breakfast egg, it’s worth it. Find out which other dishes you should preheat your air fryer for!

Try boiling eggs in your air fryer and find out which cooking time is perfect for you. Maybe you use different settings or have a special tip? Then leave us a comment and share your experience – we’d love to hear from you!