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.
