🥚 Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs (Easy How-To Recipe!)
No pot, no boiling water—just your air fryer. These soft boiled eggs come out with perfectly set whites and jammy, creamy yolks every time. Great for breakfast, ramen, salads, or a quick high-protein snack.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2–6 large eggs (cold, straight from the fridge)
- Ice water (for ice bath)
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat air fryer
Set to 270°F (130°C) and preheat for 2–3 minutes. - Add eggs
Place eggs directly in the basket or tray (leave a little space between them). - Cook
- 9 minutes → very jammy yolk
- 10–11 minutes → classic soft boiled (slightly runny center)
- Ice bath
Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes. This stops cooking and makes peeling easier. - Peel & serve
Gently tap, peel, and enjoy!
⏱️ Quick Time Guide
- 8–9 min → runny/jammy
- 10–11 min → soft set
- 12–13 min → fully hard boiled
(Times may vary slightly by air fryer model.)
❓ Q&A
Q: Do I need to poke holes in the eggs?
A: No—just place them in the air fryer. No prep needed.
Q: Why use an ice bath?
A: It stops cooking instantly and helps the shell peel cleanly.
Q: Can eggs explode in the air fryer?
A: It’s rare at this low temperature, but don’t overcrowd and avoid very high heat.
Q: Why are my eggs hard instead of soft?
A: Reduce cook time by 1–2 minutes or check your air fryer runs hot.
Q: Are they easy to peel?
A: Yes—especially after the ice bath. Slightly older eggs peel best.
💡 Tips
- Keep eggs cold from the fridge for consistent timing
- Test with 1–2 eggs first to dial in your air fryer
- Store cooked eggs (unpeeled) in the fridge up to 3 days.