Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs (Jammy)
Prep
2 min
Cook
11 min
Total
13 min
Serves
4
Perfect jammy, soft-boiled eggs in the air fryer — set whites with a gloriously runny, custardy yolk, no pot of water to babysit. They're ideal on toast, ramen, grain bowls or a salad.
The air fryer makes them foolproof: a precise time and a quick ice bath give you that Instagram-worthy molten center every time.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat
Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 270°F.
Air fry
Place the eggs in the basket and air fry at 270°F for about 10–11 minutes for a jammy, soft-set yolk.
Ice bath
Immediately plunge into ice water for 5 minutes, then peel gently.
72
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Carbs
5g
Fat
Tips for the best results
- 10 minutes = runnier, 11 = jammy, 12–13 = firmer.
- The ice bath stops the cooking so the yolk stays soft.
- Peel carefully — soft eggs are delicate.
Frequently asked
How long for soft boiled eggs in the air fryer?
About 10–11 minutes at 270°F for a jammy yolk, then an ice bath.
What's the difference between soft and hard boiled here?
Just time — 10–11 minutes for jammy/soft, 15 minutes for firm hard-boiled.
How do I peel soft eggs without breaking them?
Cool them fully in the ice bath, then peel gently under a little running water.
