Perfect Soft and Hard Boiled Egg (Stovetop and Air Fryer Option)
Eggs are one of the most versatile foods, they make a great breakfast, quick snack or fun addition to spice up some leftovers. They are also a great item to prep on the weekend to eat throughout the week. Don’t know how to get the perfect soft or hard boiled egg? We have your back, whether you want a hard or soft boiled egg or want to cook them on the stovetop or in the air fryer, we have all the details you need.
INGREDIENTS:
Eggs (cook any number as desired)
DIRECTIONS:
EGG PREFERENCE
Soft boiled - Egg whites will be fully cooked, egg yolk will be a thick runny consistency.
Medium boiled - Egg whites will be fully cooked, egg yolk will be a gel texture with a small amount of very thick liquid in the center.
Hard boiled - Egg whites and yolk will be fully cooked and solid.
STOVETOP
Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Once water is boiling, turn down to medium-low heat and add eggs by lowering into the water gently.
Cook for desired preference (see descriptions above), for soft boiled eggs, leave in for 6 1/2 minutes. For medium boiled eggs, leave in for 8 minutes. For hard boiled eggs, leave in for 9 minutes.
Once cooked, remove from pot. Submerge the eggs immediately in ice water (there must be ice cubes, it cannot just be cold water) for two minutes.
Remove from the ice bath and peel. To peel, simply tap the egg on the flat surface of your counter to crack the egg and peel from there. Do not use the sharp edge of the counter, you are much more likely to have the shell stick to the egg.
Rinse off any excess shell and enjoy!
Air Fryer
Place eggs in the air fryer basket and turn on to 275F/135C.
Cook for desired preference (see descriptions above), For soft boiled eggs, leave in for 11 minutes. For medium boiled eggs, leave in for 13 minutes. For hard boiled eggs, leave in for 15 minutes.
Once cooked, remove from pot. Submerge the eggs immediately in ice water (there must be ice cubes, it cannot just be cold water) for two minutes.
Remove from the ice bath and peel. To peel, simply tap the egg on the flat surface of your counter to crack the egg and peel from there. Do not use the sharp edge of the counter, you are much more likely to have the shell stick to the egg.
Rinse off any excess shell and enjoy!
Nutrition (per egg):
Cals: 79 calories
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Fat: 5g