Preheat your air fryer to 275°F (135°C). If your air fryer runs hot, set it to 270°F. Preheating helps ensure even cooking from the start.

Arrange the eggs in a single layer in the basket. Don’t stack them. If your basket has large holes, set a small piece of parchment or a rack insert to prevent rolling.

Choose your doneness and set the timer: Soft-boiled (jammy yolk): 10–11 minutes

Medium (slightly tender center): 12–13 minutes

Hard-boiled (fully set): 14–16 minutes

Prepare an ice bath while the eggs cook. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.

Transfer eggs immediately to the ice bath when the timer ends. This stops cooking and prevents green rings around the yolk.

Chill for 5–7 minutes, then peel. Roll each egg gently on the counter to crack the shell, then peel under a trickle of running water for the easiest release.

Serve or store as needed. Slice and season, make deviled eggs, or batch for meal prep.