Soft boiled eggs in air fryer is an easy air fryer recipe that only takes 10 minutes! To make air fryer soft boiled eggs, air fry 2-3 whole eggs for 10 minutes at 270F (132C). Then plunge each air fryer half boil egg in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Use this recipe for air fryer boiled eggs to make air fryer dippy eggs for toast.
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➕ How do you soft boil an egg in an air fryer?
To make this soft boiled egg air fryer recipe, simply put 2-3 eggs in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 270 degrees Fahrenheit (132 degrees Celsius). After cooking, use tongs to plunge the eggs in ice water to cool them quickly. They are easy to peel (though very fresh eggs may still be hard to peel, as per usual).
This will get you delicious eggs for breakfast that have a solid white and runny yolk. You don’t even need to preheat the air fryer to air fry soft boiled egg. It’s so nice that the only ingredients you need for air fryer soft eggs are large eggs and a bowl of cold water!
I tested this recipe in two air fryers, and the air frying time was the same in each. Use the top rack near the heat source if you’re cooking in an air fryer oven.
You can make Ninja Foodi soft boiled eggs, or use a Cosori, Pampered Chef Air Fryer, Actifry, Nuwave, Instant Vortex, Cuisinart, Philips, Power Air Fryer, etc. However, you may need to adjust the air frying time depending on the air fryer you use. Air fryers all cook a little differently, unlike with ovens.
These instructions are the easiest way to make soft boiled eggs I’ve tried. You don’t even need to dirty pots or pans! I know you’re going to love making cooked eggs this way for a quick breakfast or a snack.
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⏲ How Long to Cook Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs
How long to “boil” air fryer eggs depends on how you like your eggs! Here is a table with the cooking times and temperatures for air fryer boiled eggs:
| Type of Egg | Air Fryer Time | Air Fryer Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Air Fryer Soft Boil Egg | 10 minutes | 270F (132C) |
| Air Fryer Medium Boil Egg | 12 minutes | 270F (132C) |
| Air Fryer Hard Boil Egg | 15 minutes | 270F (132C) |
Soft boiled eggs: Soft boiled eggs (AKA half boil eggs) have runny yolks and slightly firm egg whites. They have a delicate and creamy texture that is perfect for dipping toast.
Medium boiled eggs: Medium boiled eggs have firmer yolks that are not fully set. These jammy eggs strike a balance between runny and hard yolks.
Hard boiled eggs: Hard boiled eggs have fully set yolks and whites. They are solid throughout and often used in dishes like deviled eggs, potato salad, and egg salad sandwiches. A green ring around the yolk of hard boil eggs often indicates that they were overcooked.
Regardless of whether you’re making an air fryer soft egg or another type, don’t overcrowd eggs in the air fryer. You need to leave space around the eggs for air circulation and more even cooking. Also, don’t forget to put the eggs in an ice bath immediately after air frying to stop the cooking process.
🥚 How to Use Soft Boiled Eggs Air Fryer
You can enjoy soft boiled eggs on their own, as dippy eggs with toast, or as a topping for salads, rice bowls, or ramen. Here are some foods to serve with your soft boiled egg in air fryer:
Air fryer hard boiled eggs are perfect for air fryer deviled eggs or this keto egg salad.
🌡️ How to Store Soft Boiled Eggs
According to foodsafety.gov, boiled eggs last up to 1 week in the refrigerator in an airtight container (though they are best freshly made). Don’t peel the eggs until you are ready to eat them. Soft boiled eggs don’t freeze or reheat well, so enjoy them chilled.
FAQs
I found through air fryer testing that the best temp for air fryer boiled eggs is 270F (132C). Please keep in mind that all air fryers cook differently, so experiment with cooking at 200 degrees, 300 degrees, etc. to find the perfect temperature.
Maybe. I found 150C (300F) slightly too high to make air fryer soft boiled eggs. However, this temp might work for you since air fryers don’t cook consistently between the different air fryer sizes and brands.
No, I find that 400F (200C) is too high for most air fryer egg recipes. If you want fried eggs in air fryer, 375F (190C) is my recommended air frying temp.
No, you do not need water to boil an egg in the air fryer. You can cook whole shell eggs in an air fryer without water to get the same results as a boiled egg. That said, it’s nice to have ice water on hand to cool the eggs after air frying.
It's not a good idea to boil eggs with water in an air fryer because it doesn’t work well and takes a long time. Luckily, you can get eggs that look boiled by popping them in an air fryer without the water. Air fryers are better suited for dry cooking methods, such as baking and frying.
👩🏻🍳 More Air Fryer Egg Recipes
Here are some more air fryer recipes for eggs that you may enjoy:
- Poached Eggs in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Eggs (fried)
- Air Fryer Egg Cups
- How Long to Boil Quail Eggs
- Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich
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📖 Recipe
Soft Boiled Eggs in Air Fryer (Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 large eggs
- ice water
Instructions
- Put 2-3 eggs in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 270℉ (132℃).
- After cooking, use tongs to plunge the eggs in ice water to cool them quickly. Unless they are very fresh eggs, they should peel easily.
- Use this air fryer time guide to make your favorite type of boiled eggs:Soft boiled eggs: 10 minutesMedium boiled eggs: 12 minutesHard boiled eggs: 15 minutes
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