Cooking the perfect soft-boiled egg just got easier thanks to a clever air fryer hack shared by food blogger Mary from Mary’s Whole Life.
She swears by this method to achieve consistently runny yolks without the hassle of boiling water or precise timing on the stove.
Mary explained that any eggs would work for this method, but she personally recommended organic, pasture-raised options, which can often be found at bulk stores like Costco.
The key to success is preheating the air fryer to 270F (132C) for two minutes before placing the eggs in a single layer inside the basket.
Cooking times vary depending on the desired consistency.
For a soft-boiled egg with slightly runny whites, she suggests cooking for nine minutes. For a jammy yolk, eleven minutes is ideal, while thirteen minutes will result in a slightly undercooked yolk.
Those who prefer fully hard-boiled eggs should leave them in for fifteen minutes.
Once the eggs are cooked, Mary stresses the importance of immediately transferring them to an ice bath, a bowl of water with ice cubes, to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
She warned that skipping this step could lead to overcooked eggs and a frustrating peeling experience.
Air fryer models may have different temperature settings, and some do not go below 150C.
In such cases, she advises reducing the cooking time by one to two minutes to compensate.
She also recommends leaving enough space between the eggs in the basket to ensure even cooking.
Mary is confident that this simple trick can help home cooks get perfect results every time.
Whether looking for the perfect runny yolk for toast or a firm egg for meal prep, the air fryer offers a hassle-free way to cook eggs to perfection.
