
Perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs have never been easier, and the air fryer method delivers consistently set whites and fully cooked yolks every single time. No boiling water, no watching a pot, no guesswork — just a preheated basket and a little patience. The ice bath step is the real secret weapon here, stopping the cooking instantly so you avoid that dreaded gray ring around the yolk. Peeling under cool running water, starting from the wider end where the air pocket sits, makes the shells slip off with almost no effort. These eggs are naturally free of grains and starches in every sense — just eggs, ice, and water, nothing else. Make a batch at the start of the week and you've got a ready-to-go protein source for snacks, salads, or a quick breakfast whenever hunger strikes.
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Preheat the air fryer to 250°F (120°C) for 3 minutes.
Arrange the eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each one so air can circulate.
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