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Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs

Make reliable air fryer soft-boiled eggs with tender whites and jammy centres in under 20 minutes, no saucepan needed.

17 mins total for first methodServes 2Air Fryer
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Ingredients

Method

7 mins prep10 mins cook17 mins total

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 120°C (250°F) for 2 minutes.

  2. Arrange the cold eggs in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between each one.

  3. Air fry for 9 to 11 minutes depending on yolk preference: 9 minutes for very jammy, 10 minutes for classic soft-boiled, 11 minutes for slightly firmer centres.

  4. While the eggs cook, prepare an ice bath with cold water and ice cubes in a medium bowl.

  5. Transfer the eggs straight into the ice bath and chill for 5 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.

  6. Gently crack and peel the eggs, then serve immediately with sea salt and black pepper if desired.

Notes

Cook straight-from-fridge eggs for the timing above; room-temperature eggs may need 1 minute less.
If peeling is difficult, gently crack the shell all over and peel under running water.
For batch cooking, chill peeled eggs and use within 2 days for best texture.
About this recipe

Air fryer soft-boiled eggs are a simple way to get consistent results with very little effort. This method gives you set whites and rich, creamy yolks that are ideal for breakfast, toast, salads, or ramen.

Use the 9–11 minute window to fine-tune your preferred yolk texture for your specific machine and egg size. An immediate ice bath is the key step for stopping carryover cooking and making the shells easier to peel cleanly.

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