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Air Fryer Eggs

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Consistently cooked eggs made in an air fryer using silicone cups for fried eggs or directly in the shell for hard-boiled — no oil splatter, no stovetop monitoring required.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: ½ tsp butter (placed in bottom of cup for flavor)
  • Optional: ½ tsp water (added to cup for a slightly steamed texture)
  • Optional: fresh herbs, hot sauce, or shredded cheese for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Place a silicone egg cup or small ramekin in the basket during preheat.
  2. Add about ½ tsp butter to the bottom of the cup and let it melt for 30 seconds, or leave plain for an oil-free result.
  3. Crack one egg directly into the cup and season with salt and pepper. For a more gently cooked white, add ½ tsp of water alongside the egg before cooking.
  4. Cook at 370°F for 6–8 minutes. Check at 6 minutes for a runny yolk with fully set whites; cook 7–8 minutes for a firmer yolk. Whites should be completely opaque before removing.
  5. Use tongs to lift the hot cup from the basket. Slide a small spoon or spatula under the egg to release it, then season and serve immediately.

Notes

Hard-boiled method: Place whole eggs directly in the basket (no cup needed) and cook at 250°F — 13 minutes for soft-boiled (runny yolk), 15 minutes for jammy yolk, 17 minutes for fully hard-boiled. Transfer immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop carryover cooking and make peeling easier. Refrigerate unpeeled for up to 5 days.

Silicone egg cups (3–4 oz) are the most useful accessory — flexible, nonstick, and dishwasher-safe. A small oven-safe ramekin works equally well. Do not cook eggs directly on the basket grate without a vessel.

Find it online: https://airfrycentral.com/air-fryer-eggs/