Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs: Cosori's Quick, Easy Method

If you're looking for a quick, easy, and mess-free way to make hard-boiled eggs, then look no further than your Cosori Air Fryer. In just a few simple steps, you can have perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs that are great for meal prep, snacks, salads, or even deviled eggs. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

First, preheat your Cosori Air Fryer to a temperature between 250-280°F (120-135°C). Then, place your eggs into the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each egg to allow for proper air circulation. Set the temperature and timing depending on your desired yolk consistency. For hard-boiled eggs, cook for 14-17 minutes.

Once the timer goes off, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel. Peel the eggs, and they're ready to be enjoyed as-is or used in your favourite recipes!

Preheat the air fryer to 250-280°F

Preheating your air fryer is an important step in the process of making hard-boiled eggs. By preheating, you mimic the warm environment that eggs are introduced to when added to a pot of hot water. This helps ensure that your eggs cook evenly and effectively.

When preheating your air fryer, it is recommended to set the temperature to somewhere between 250°F and 270°F and 280°F. This is a relatively low temperature, designed to simulate a simmering pot of water. Different air fryer models may have different preheating functions, so it is important to refer to your specific model's instructions.

Once your air fryer has preheated, you can carefully place your eggs into the basket or rack, ensuring that they have some space around them to allow for proper air circulation. It is normal if they roll a bit, but leaving some space will help ensure even cooking.

After preheating and adding your eggs, you can proceed with the rest of the steps to make delicious hard-boiled eggs in your Cosori Air Fryer!

Place eggs in the air fryer basket

When placing the eggs in the air fryer basket, it's important to leave some space between each egg. This is because air fryers use convection heat to cook, so the air needs to be able to circulate in order to cook the eggs evenly. If your air fryer basket has grooves, you can place the eggs in these to prevent them from rolling around. However, don't worry too much if the eggs roll a bit as you insert the basket into the air fryer.

You can cook up to 12 eggs at a time in the air fryer, but be careful not to overcrowd the basket. If you need to cook more than 12 eggs, simply cook them in batches. It's also important to note that cooking in multiple batches may result in the latter batches cooking quicker, as the air fryer is now warmer.

Before placing the eggs in the basket, you may want to consider using an air fryer rack to prevent your eggs from cracking. This will help the eggs stay in place.

Finally, when placing the eggs in the basket, try to use the freshest eggs you can buy.

Cook for 14-17 minutes

Cooking hard-boiled eggs in an air fryer is a quick and easy process. Once you have placed your eggs in the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 270°F and the time to 15 minutes. You can also preheat your air fryer to 280°F for 3 minutes before adding the eggs and reducing the temperature to 270°F.

The cooking time for hard-boiled eggs in an air fryer can vary between 14 and 17 minutes, depending on the model of your air fryer and the number of eggs you are cooking. It is recommended that you cook a test batch of 1-2 eggs first to determine the ideal cooking time for your air fryer.

After cooking, immediately place the eggs in an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel. Fill a bowl halfway with ice and then add cold water until the bowl is about three-quarters full. Leave the eggs in the ice bath for about 4-5 minutes, until they are cool but not cold, and then gently crack and peel the shells.

Prepare an ice bath

Preparing an ice bath is a crucial step when making hard-boiled eggs in the Cosori Air Fryer. This step helps to immediately stop the cooking process, ensuring your eggs are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Here is a detailed guide on how to prepare an ice bath:

To prepare an ice bath, start by grabbing a bowl that is large enough to accommodate the number of eggs you are cooking. Fill the bowl halfway with ice. Then, add cold water to the bowl until it is about three-quarters full. You want to ensure that the water is nice and chilly, so don't skimp on the ice! This ice bath will rapidly cool your eggs, preventing overcooking.

Once your eggs are done cooking in the air fryer, carefully transfer them to the ice bath. It is important to act quickly at this stage to maintain control over the cooking process. Allow the eggs to sit in the ice bath for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are cool but not completely chilled. This brief immersion will also make the eggs much easier to peel.

When the eggs have reached the desired temperature, remove them from the ice bath and you're ready to start peeling. Start by gently cracking the egg shells, rolling them a bit along a hard surface to create cracks along all sides. Then, simply peel away the shells and your hard-boiled eggs are ready to be enjoyed!

Peel and serve

Once your hard-boiled eggs are ready, it's time to peel and serve them. This is how you do it:

• After the eggs have been in the ice bath for about 4-5 minutes, gently crack the egg shells, rolling them a bit along a hard surface to make cracks along all sides.
• If the shells are sticking, just dip them in the water or peel them under the water.
• Peel the shells from the eggs and serve.
• If you are making deviled eggs, scoop out the yolks from the eggs and place them into a medium bowl. Place the egg whites onto a serving dish.
• Mash the yolks with a fork and add mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, pickle brine or apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk until very smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Transfer the egg yolk mixture to a large resealable plastic bag or disposable pastry bag and cut off one corner with scissors.
• Pipe the filling evenly into the egg whites.
• Top with chives, smoked paprika, and bacon.
• Refrigerate for 25 minutes before serving.

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