Elevate your breakfast with minimal effort using our air fryer soft boiled eggs recipe. This recipe will help you make perfectly cooked eggs with creamy yolks and tender whites.
We both love eating eggs pretty much every morning. Essy likes hers over hard and I like mine runny. This recipe has become our go-to for "boiled eggs" when we are not in the mood to monitor a pot of boiling water. So grab an apron and air fryer and we’ll walk you through the simple steps to make these yummy eggs using your air fryer.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Quick and Easy: This Soft boiled eggs in air fryer recipe takes just a few minutes to prep and cook, making it the perfect quick breakfast for busy mornings every time.
Perfect Eggs: Using the air fryer cooking process ensures consistent results with perfectly cooked soft boiled eggs air fryer that have runny yolks and firm whites.
Versatile: Soft boiled air fryer eggs are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on their own, added to a cobb salad, served with toast, or used in various recipes like ramen or avocado toast.
No-Fuss Clean-Up: Cooking eggs in the air fryer means minimal mess and easy clean-up, leaving you with more time to enjoy your delicious meal.
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make soft boiled eggs in the air fryer.
Ingredient Notes
Eggs: Fresh eggs are best for this recipe, but you can use pasteurized eggs if that's what you prefer. Don't be alarmed if you see brown spots on the shell when you take it out of your fryer. Your eggs are safe to eat
Ice Water: Placing each air-fried egg in an ice water bath helps stop the cooking process and makes them easier to peel. It also helps in cooling down the eggs quickly, ensuring a perfect soft-boiled texture. If you don't have ice, you can use very cold water instead.
Seasonings (Optional): Though not essential, you can add a little salt, black pepper, or your favorite seasoning blend to enhance the flavor of the eggs. Feel free to get creative with herbs like chives, parsley, or dill for added freshness.
How To make Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs Step-By-Step
Check out these step-by-step instructions with images. Just so you know, you'll find all the details and exact ingredients of this recipe on the printable recipe card below!
Step 1 Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 275 degrees F (130°C) and allow it to preheat while you wash your eggs.
Step 2 Place Eggs in the Air Fryer Basket: Gently place the clean fresh eggs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd them.
Step 3 Air Fry the Eggs: Close the air fryer and cook the eggs for 9-12 minutes. If you prefer jammy eggs, aim for 9 minutes; for firmer yolks, cook closer to 10 minutes; for hard-boiled eggs, cook for 12-15 minutes.
Step 4 Prepare an Ice Water Bath: As the eggs cook, fill a medium bowl with cold water and add ice cubes.
Step 5 Transfer Eggs to the Ice Water Bath: Once the eggs are done, carefully remove them from the air fryer using tongs, a large spoon, or oven mitts, and immediately transfer them to the bowl of cold water. This stops the cooking process and makes the hot eggs easier to peel.
Step 6 Let Eggs Rest in the Ice Water Bath: Allow the eggs to rest in the ice bath for about 10 minutes. This helps in cooling them down and ensures that each egg yolk remains creamy. If you don't have ice, very cold water can be used instead.
Step 7 Peel and Serve: After the cooling time is up, gently tap each egg on a flat surface to crack the shell. Peel it off under running water or in the bowl of water. Serve your air fryer soft-boiled eggs either on their own, in an egg salad, or with your favorite seasonings, hot sauce, or sides.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Use room temperature eggs for more even cooking.
Adjust the cooking time based on your preference for the yolk's consistency.
Adding a splash of vinegar to the water bath can help loosen the eggshells and make them easier to peel. Vinegar usually weakens the bond between the egg white and the inner membrane of the shell.
Be careful when handling hot air-fried eggs; use tongs or oven mitts to avoid burns.
Use a timer to make sure you don't overcook the eggs.
To peel them easily, begin by peeling them from the bottom (wider end) of the egg.
Storage and Reheating
To store cooked soft-boiled eggs, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place the cold eggs in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes until they are warmed through, or you can enjoy them cold.
You can also freeze cooked soft-boiled eggs, although the texture may change slightly after you thaw them. Wrap each egg individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze them for up to 1 month.
Additions
Serve the soft-boiled eggs with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, or a sprinkle of cheese for extra flavor and nutrients. You can also pair them with toast, bacon, or smoked salmon for a more substantial meal.
Your Questions Answered
The air fryer offers a hands-off approach. There's no need to watch a pot of water.
Yes! Simply increase the cooking time. For hard-boiled eggs with completely cooked yolks, most recipes suggest cooking for around 15 minutes.
While the Instant Pot is a great appliance, it's not the best choice for perfect soft-boiled eggs. The pressure cooker environment can make it difficult to achieve the delicate texture of a soft-boiled egg.
Any size of eggs will work, but adjust the cooking time slightly based on the size. Extra-large eggs may require an additional minute or two.
It's best to use fresh eggs for this recipe to ensure the best results and easier peeling.
The eggs are done when the whites set, and the yolks are still slightly runny. Feel free to change the cooking time for your preferred consistency.
Yes, you can cook multiple batches of eggs in the air fryer. Just make sure not to overcrowd the basket for even cooking.
The ice water bath helps stop the cooking process and makes the eggs easier to peel. While you can skip it, the eggs may be slightly more challenging to peel.
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Method
- Set your air fryer to 275 degrees F (130°C) and allow it to preheat while you wash your eggs.
- Gently place the clean fresh eggs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd them.
- Close the air fryer and cook the eggs for 9-12 minutes. If you prefer jammy eggs, aim for 9 minutes; for firmer yolks, cook closer to 10 minutes; for hard-boiled eggs, cook for 12-15 minutes.
- As the eggs cook, fill a medium bowl with cold water and add ice cubes.
- Once the eggs are done, carefully remove them from the air fryer using tongs, a large spoon, or oven mitts, and immediately transfer them to the bowl of cold water. This stops the cooking process and makes the hot eggs easier to peel.
- Allow the eggs to rest in the ice bath for about 10 minutes. This helps in cooling them down and ensures that each egg yolk remains creamy. If you don't have ice, very cold water can be used instead.
- After the cooling time is up, gently tap each egg on a flat surface to crack the shell. Peel it off under running water or in the bowl of water. Serve your air fryer soft-boiled eggs either on their own, in an egg salad, or with your favorite seasonings, hot sauce, or sides.
Madhu says
This air fryer eggs recipe is such a game-changer! I love how easy it makes getting that perfect creamy yolk, can’t wait to try it!
Comfort Food and Drinks says
Soft boiled eggs are not for everyone, lol! Kanyi loves them, Essy not so much. But those who love them really do! We hope you enjoy them. Let us know how they turned out!
Eva Filer says
Wow - I had no idea you could make eggs in the air fryer! I am so excited to give this a go, we make eggs every morning - so I think we will love this recipe. Thank you!
Risa says
I love this idea of cooking eggs in the air fryer! No boiling water to mess with, and I love a softer egg. I am definitely trying this recipe this week with my family. Thanks for the great recipe!