Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs are quick and easy to make in your air fryer, yielding soft set whites and a silky smooth jammy runny yolk. They will make the perfect addition to your breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

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Air fryer eggs are super easy to make, and preparing them soft-boiled style in your air fryer is no exception. One of the reasons that I love making eggs like this in my air fryer is because it's so easy. No need for boiling water, just pop them in your air fryer for ten minutes, and voila, perfect soft-boiled eggs.

We also need to talk about the fact that soft-boiled eggs are downright delicious and versatile to boot.  I've included a list of my favorite ways to eat them below, but my favorite is definitely on a big salad with Grilled Nuggets or panko breaded chicken and these eggs or with this amazing vegetarian ramen recipe!

I know that once you get on the air fryer egg train, you won't want to cook them any other way.

How To Cook Soft-Boiled Eggs in Your Air Fryer

Making soft-boiled eggs in your air fryer couldn't be easier! First, place your eggs into your air fryer basket. Then, air fry at 300 degrees F for around 10 minutes. Finally, give the eggs a quick dip in an ice bath before peeling and eating. See below for a detailed ingredient list and instructions.

What is the Difference Between Soft Boiled Eggs and Hard Boiled Eggs

When you make an air fryer boiled egg, the time you cook the egg will determine if it is soft-boiled or hard-boiled.

• Air fryer soft-boiled eggs are cooked for 9-11 minutes. The egg white will be set, but still soft and the yolk will be smooth and jammy.
• Air fryer hard-boiled eggs are cooked for 15-17 minutes. The egg white will be firm and the yolk will be solid.

Are Soft-Boiled Eggs Safe?

The CDC recommends using pasteurized eggs to make foods that contain raw or lightly cooked eggs, such as hollandaise sauce, Caesar salad dressing, and tiramisu. I use pasteurized eggs to prepare soft-boiled eggs. Pasteurization is the process of heating eggs to a high enough temperature for a long enough time to kill germs that can make you sick.

Why Didn't My Air Fryer Eggs Turn Out Right?

There are several factors that could be the cause of why your eggs didn't turn out how you were expecting them to.

• The style of air fryer you use might mean you need to cook your eggs for more or less time. Some different styles of air fryers include basket style or oven style. This recipe was prepared and written for a basket-style air fryer.
• The size egg you use could cause you to need to cook your eggs for more or less time. This recipe was prepared using large eggs.
• The temperature of your eggs could affect the length of time you need to cook your eggs. This recipe was prepared using cold eggs straight out of the refrigerator. If you use room-temperature eggs, your cook time will need to be less than the time listed.

How to Serve Soft-Boiled Eggs

Air fryer eggs are versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways. They're not just a breakfast recipe! Here are some of the many ways you can enjoy air fryer soft-boiled eggs:

• eat them whole
• cut them in half or quarters and add them to a salad
• chop and make egg salad
• chop and add to tuna or chicken salad
• slice and add to a cold cut sandwich
• add to a wrap
• cut in half or quarters and top a broth-based soup or ramen
• spread on toast
• And so much more!

How To Store Air Fryer Boiled Eggs

Store soft-boiled eggs unpeeled in the refrigerator for up to two days.

How to Reheat Soft-Boiled Eggs in an Air Fryer

To reheat soft-boiled eggs in your air fryer. Take them from the refrigerator and place them in your air fryer not touching other eggs. Air fry at 275 degrees for 5 -6 minutes.

More Yummy Egg Recipes

Looking for more awesome egg recipes? Check out these popular recipes from the archives:

• Bratwurst and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
• Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Blistered Tomatoes
• Mini Bacon and Potato Frittatas
• Pasta Frittata
• Mushroom Feta Scrambled Eggs
• Caprese Baked Eggs

If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs

Yield: 4 eggs
Prep Time: 1 MINUTE
cook time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 11 MINUTES

Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs are quick and easy to make in your air fryer yielding soft set whites and silky smooth yolks.

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INGREDIENTS

4 eggs

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove your eggs from the refrigerator and place them into your air fryer, making sure that the eggs do not touch each other or the sides of the air fryer.
2. Air fryer the eggs at 300 degrees F for 9-10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath for the eggs by filling a bowl with ice and water.
4. When the eggs have finished cooking, use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the eggs from your air fryer to the ice bath. Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for 2 minutes.
5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs from the ice bath to a paper towel-lined bowl or plate. Peel the eggs and eat.

NOTES

Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your eggs and the model of air fryer you are using. This recipe was prepared in a Ninja 4-Quart basket-style air fryer.

Author: Becky Tarala

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