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Hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer: Tips for getting them perfect
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · Peru · 2 min ·

Hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer: Tips for getting them perfect

Hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer? Yes, it's possible! And it's the best option for those who tend to forget to turn off the oven. Give it a try, it's super easy and practical! All you need are eggs and an air fryer.

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The air fryer has become one of the most popular kitchen appliances due to its versatility. This device has proven capable of cooking almost any type of food more healthily, thanks to its minimal fat usage and fast performance.

While ease of use is one of the advantages of the air fryer, its recent introduction to the market has generated many questions about what can be cooked in it. French fries have been the star dish; however, there are many other foods that can be prepared in an air fryer.

A simple and little-known recipe is hard-boiled eggs. Preparing eggs in an air fryer is extremely easy, and they turn out perfectly in no time. Do you have any questions about how to cook eggs in an air fryer? Below, you can see the step-by-step instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the fryer to 140°C for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the tray, place the eggs inside and fry them for 15 minutes at the same temperature.
  • Fill a bowl with cold water (it can be tap water).
  • Once the cooking time is over, remove the eggs and place them in the bowl to stop the cooking process.
  • Peel them and they're ready to eat.

TIPS

  • You can reduce or increase the cooking time to achieve the desired egg consistency.

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