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Stop waiting for water to boil like in the 1950s and let your air fryer cook your breakfast.
What's the best way to boil eggs? You probably wouldn't say an air fryer. If you're still sitting in a pot of water waiting for it to boil, you're wasting your time; this method easily leads to cracked shells and overcooked yolks. Believe it or not, it's 2026, and your air fryer, which has been sitting on your counter this whole time, offers a real solution. It uses high-speed convection to "boil" eggs, guaranteeing perfect results every time without constant monitoring. And it does it almost perfectly.
While others are arguing about water temperature, your air fryer is already sitting on the counter, offering a real solution. It can "cook" eggs with hot air—it's simply amazing. Frankly, we wish we'd thought of this sooner. No matter how many eggs you stuff in the basket, the result will always be equally delicious.
It's time to say goodbye to the saucepan and let the air fryer do its job. If you're also looking to say goodbye to the hassle of preparing simple snacks, then see how easy it is to cook perfect eggs without frying them on the stovetop.
If you've ever had a separate egg cooker, pay attention. Your air fryer already cooks eggs. It's versatile, handles leftovers, easily bakes a variety of dishes, and even makes delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. It can also help you cook eggs with ease.
A more appropriate question would be: why can't I use an air fryer to cook eggs (whole, soft-boiled, or any shelled eggs)? Unlike cooking pasta, boiling water doesn't impart flavor to eggs. As with most air fryer applications, cooking eggs in an air fryer produces more consistent results, has fewer variables, takes less time, and is easier to clean. After my experiment, I simply wiped the eggs with a paper towel and that was it.
This is generally clear, but if you need further argument, an air fryer reduces the risk of cracking eggs during cooking by preventing them from being damaged by boiling water. Even the smallest air fryer can cook at least six eggs at a time. This is another reason to keep an air fryer on the kitchen counter and use it for as many kitchen tasks as possible.
From soft-boiled eggs to hard-boiled eggs, your air fryer can handle it all. No need to wait for water to boil, and no need to worry about forgetting to set the timer at the crucial moment. The internet is full of conflicting claims about cooking eggs in an air fryer, but in my experience, most of them can be ignored. You don't need to bring the eggs to room temperature first. You don't need to cover them with foil. You don't even need to preheat the air fryer. (Who came up with this myth about preheating air fryers? They're not ovens!)
Don't be fooled into thinking that increasing the temperature in your air fryer will significantly reduce cooking time. While cooking eggs in an air fryer does save time because you don't have to wait for the water to boil, it's not designed for quick cooking. In my experience, the high temperature and convection in an air fryer can lead to uneven heating of the eggs. (Keep in mind that boiling water only reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit.)
I read reviews about cooking eggs in an air fryer that said they were harder to peel. I didn't notice this at all when cooking at lower temperatures. However, I cooked the egg at around 400 degrees Celsius, and it was definitely harder to peel. The egg also developed a stronger eggy odor during cooking.
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