Air fryer soft boiled eggs give you jammy yolks and tender, fully set whites in about 12 minutes at 270°F, no boiling water needed. I make them for a quick high-protein breakfast, snack, or meal prep, and love them on toast or with a sprinkle of salt.
Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs At A Glance
- ✅ Recipe Name: Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs (Perfect Jammy Yolks!)
- 🕒 Ready In: ~12 minutes (1 min prep, 11 min cook)
- 👪 Serves: 6 (1 to 12 eggs at a time)
- 🍽 Calories: ~72 per egg
- 💪 Protein: ~6g per egg
- 🥚 Main Ingredients: Large eggs, salt and pepper, or everything bagel seasoning
- 📖 Dietary Info: High-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, keto-friendly
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Air fryer soft-boiled eggs need just one appliance and zero water, so there's no pot to watch and no shells cracking in a rolling boil. The dry heat makes them peel easily, and you control the exact doneness, 9 minutes for runny yolks up to 11 for jammy, by adjusting by a minute or two.
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I eat eggs pretty much every day as an easy high-protein anchor for breakfast or a snack, and soft-boiled is my favorite way to have them. That jammy yolk and those tender whites are hard to beat on toast, in a grain bowl, or with a little everything bagel seasoning. When I want something warmer, I go for my cheesy cottage cheese scrambled eggs instead.
But soft-boiled eggs are genuinely tricky. A minute too long and the yolk sets; too short and the whites stay loose. Boiling on the stove made it worse for me; I'd lose track of the pot, and peeling was always a mess.
So I tested them in the air fryer instead, cooking batch after batch and pulling one egg at 9, 10, and 11 minutes until I landed on 270°F (a low temperature) for 11 minutes for a jammy center with fully set whites. Bonus: the dry heat makes them shockingly easy to peel.
Now it's how I make them every time, one egg or a full dozen for meal prep. Want them fully cooked? The same method works for my air fryer hard boiled eggs, and my air fryer egg bites are great for make-ahead protein too.
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- Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs At A Glance
- Can You Make Soft Boiled Eggs in an Air Fryer?
- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You'll Need
- How to Make Soft Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer (Step-by-Step)
- Top Tips
- Air Fryer Soft Boiled Egg Time and Temperature
- Serving Suggestions
- How to Store and Meal Prep
- Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs FAQs
- More Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes You'll Love
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
Can You Make Soft Boiled Eggs in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can make soft boiled eggs in an air fryer, and it's easier than boiling them on the stove. Cook them at 270°F (135°C) for 9 to 11 minutes, straight from the fridge, then move them to an ice bath. No water and no waiting for a pot to boil. You'll get a jammy, runny yolk with tender, fully set whites, and the dry heat makes them peel more easily than traditional boiled eggs.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No Boiling Water Needed: Skip the stovetop entirely. There's no pot to watch and no waiting for water to come to a boil.
- Easy to Peel: The dry air fryer heat helps the shell release cleanly, so you get smooth eggs instead of a torn, cratered mess.
- Perfectly Jammy Every Time: Once you dial in the time for your air fryer, you get that runny-to-jammy yolk with tender, fully set whites on repeat.
- High in Protein: Each egg packs 6 grams of protein, making it an easy, filling snack or breakfast.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Cook one egg or a full dozen at once, then store them in the fridge for grab-and-go mornings all week.
Ingredients You'll Need
You really only need one ingredient to make soft-boiled eggs in the air fryer: eggs. Everything else is an optional finishing touch. Full amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Large Eggs: The only thing you actually need. I use organic pasteurized, but any large eggs work. Older eggs (about a week or two past their pack date) peel the easiest, so I'll buy mine ahead when I'm planning a batch.
- Salt and Pepper (Optional): I almost always finish mine with flaky salt and cracked pepper. Simple, and it's how I eat them most mornings.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning or Hot Sauce (Optional): When I want a little more flavor, EBTB seasoning or a dash of hot sauce is my go-to.
How to Make Soft Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer (Step-by-Step)
Air frying eggs is so simple. Here's how to make soft-boiled eggs in the air fryer from start to finish. Start by preheating your air fryer to 270°F (135°C).
- Step 1: Add Eggs & Air Fry. Arrange the eggs in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between each one, then air fry for 9 to 11 minutes. Use 9 minutes for a runnier yolk and 11 for a firmer, jammy center.
- Step 2: Ice Bath. While the eggs cook, fill a bowl with ice and cold water. As soon as they're done, use tongs to transfer the eggs straight into the ice bath and let them sit for 4 to 5 minutes to stop the cooking.
- Step 3: Peel. Once cooled, gently crack and peel the eggs. Cutting the cook with the ice bath makes the shells come off cleanly.
- Step 4: Serve. Slice the eggs in half, season with salt, pepper, or everything bagel seasoning, and enjoy.
Top Tips
- Adjust if your air fryer won't go below 300°F: Many models have a minimum of 300°F. If yours does, drop the cook time by 1 to 2 minutes and check one egg before making the rest.
- Test one egg first: Every air fryer runs differently. Cook a single egg the first time so you can dial in your perfect cook time before committing to a full batch.
- Add time, not heat, if the whites are runny: Runny whites usually mean your air fryer runs cool. Add 2 to 3 minutes at 270°F rather than raising the temperature, since higher heat can crack or burst the eggs.
Air Fryer Soft Boiled Egg Time and Temperature
The best temperature for soft boiled eggs in the air fryer is 270°F (135°C). At that temperature, cook time determines doneness: 9 minutes yields a runny yolk, while 11 minutes yields a firmer, jammy center.
Here's the full breakdown so you can cook them exactly how you like.
| Doneness | Cook Time at 270°F (135°C) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Runny / dippy | 9 minutes | Loose, runny yolk with just-set whites |
| Jammy (my favorite) | 10 to 11 minutes | Creamy, jammy yolk with fully set whites |
| Medium | 12 to 13 minutes | Barely set yolk, firm whites |
| Hard boiled | 15 to 16 minutes | Fully set yolk and whites |
Serving Suggestions
Soft boiled eggs are endlessly versatile. Here's how I like to eat them:
- On toast: Smash the jammy egg over buttered or avocado toast and finish with flaky salt. This is my go-to quick breakfast.
- In a grain bowl: Add one or two to a bowl of rice or quinoa with roasted veggies and crispy air fryer sweet potato cubes. The runny yolk acts like a built-in sauce.
- On a salad: Halve them over greens for an easy protein boost. They turn a side salad into a full meal.
- With everything bagel seasoning: A generous sprinkle of EBTB seasoning is the easiest way to make a plain egg feel special.
- As a high-protein snack: Peel a couple ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for a fast, filling snack between meals or after a workout paired with my homemade blender hummus.
- In ramen or a noodle bowl: Halve one on top of ramen or a brothy noodle bowl for that classic jammy egg.
How to Store and Meal Prep
Soft boiled eggs are one of my favorite things to prep ahead. Here's how to keep them fresh:
- Store in the fridge: Keep cooked eggs in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days. They last longest unpeeled, so leave the shells on until you're ready to eat.
- Reheat gently: Place the egg in hot (not boiling) water for a few minutes to warm it without overcooking the yolk. Skip the microwave, which can make it burst.
- Batch for the week: Cook a full dozen at once so you have easy high-protein snacks and breakfasts ready to go.
Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs FAQs
Cook soft boiled eggs in an air fryer for 9 to 11 minutes at 270°F (135°C). Nine minutes gives a runny yolk and 11 gives a firmer, jammy center. Air fryers vary, so test one egg first to find your time.
Yes, preheat the air fryer to 270°F (135°C) before adding the eggs for consistent results. If yours has no preheat button, run it empty for 4 to 5 minutes first.
No, you don't need any water, and there's no need to pierce the eggs. Just place them straight into the preheated basket, which is what makes this easier than stovetop boiling.
Yes, these cook times are for eggs taken straight from the fridge. For room temperature eggs, reduce the time by 1 to 2 minutes.
Runny whites usually mean your air fryer runs cool. Add 2 to 3 minutes at 270°F rather than raising the heat, which can crack the eggs.
No, freezing isn't recommended. The whites turn rubbery and the jammy yolk doesn't hold up, so make them fresh or refrigerate for 5 to 7 days.c
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Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 - 12 large eggs
- Salt & pepper or EBTB seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 270°F (135°C). If your air fryer does not go below 300°F, reduce the cook time by 1 to 2 minutes so the eggs don't overcook.
- Add the eggs: Arrange the eggs in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between each one so the air can circulate.
- Cook: Air fry for 9 to 11 minutes. Cook 9 minutes for a runny yolk or 11 minutes for a firmer, jammy center.
- Ice bath: While the eggs cook, fill a bowl with ice and cold water. As soon as the eggs are done, use tongs to move them straight into the ice bath and let them sit for 4 to 5 minutes to stop the cooking.
- Peel and serve: Gently crack and peel the cooled eggs. Slice in half, season with salt, pepper, or everything bagel seasoning, and enjoy.
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Recipe tested and developed by Tati Chermayeff, creator of Healthful Blondie. A former Division I rower, Ironman triathlete, and recipe developer based in Austin, TX, Tati creates high-protein, air fryer, and healthy recipes that actually taste like the real thing.
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