2eggsor up to a dozen, depending on the size of your air fryer (don't crowd the basket)
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 265ºF/130ºC.Make sure you have fresh eggs, taken straight from the fridge. Gently rinse them with water and dry them with a paper towel.
Once hot, place the eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.To hard boil eggs in an air fryer, cook them for 15 minutes at 275ºF/135ºC. 15 minutes exactly will result in the perfect medium hard-boiled egg.If you prefer your eggs firmer, cook them for a few minutes longer (around 16-17 minutes). This will create a hard-boiled egg that is very firm, but not over-cooked. Likewise, if you like a softer yolk, take them out a few minutes early. 12-13 minutes for a runny egg and around 14 minutes for an egg with a soft "jammy center".
Once cooked, quickly remove the eggs from the air fryer with a slotted spoon or silicone tongs. Optionally, transfer them immediately to an ice bath for several minutes (about 10 minutes) to stop residual heat from further cooking them.
How to Store?
In their shell: place them in an egg holder in the fridge (main fridge, not the door, to avoid temperature fluxes) for up to 7 days. Peeled eggs: transfer the eggs to an airtight container or Ziplock bag and store them in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. It can also help to store them with damp paper towels (above and below the eggs) to prevent drying. I don't recommend pre-slicing the eggs (as they'll dry out).Freezing: I don't recommend freezing boiled eggs, as the whites usually become overly rubbery. However, you can freeze the egg yolks for up to 3 months. When storing eggs, keep them away from foods with a strong odor as they can absorb them and affect the flavor.
Notes
The time may vary: just like ovens, air fryers can vary, so I recommend using the times mentioned here as a guide and adjusting them, if necessary, to your specific model. If it's the first time making soft to hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer, only use ONE or TWO eggs. However, the time can also vary depending on the amount of space between the eggs, the egg size, and the batch size.
If you plan on making a large batch: remove one of the air fryer soft-boiled eggs from the basket at the minimum cooking time and cut open quickly to check the level. You can then decide how much longer they need.
Use the correct wattage: the air fryer I used is 1200 watts, so this method works best for 1200-1500 watt air fryers!
Don't overcrowd the basket: like any air fryer recipe, overcrowding will affect how evenly the eggs cook through. You can cook up to a dozen eggs in a large air fryer.
Use an air fryer rack if you have one: the wire rack can help hold the eggs in place better and prevent the eggs from rolling around/cracking. However, it's not 100% necessary.