Air Fryer Hard Boiled Egg Vs. Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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We tested hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot and air fryer to see which ones were the easiest to make and peel. Hereโ€™s what we found.

We are comparing Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs versus Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs so you have the pros and cons of both. Spoiler Alert: You canโ€™t go wrong with whichever method you choose. We like cooking hard boiled eggs both ways.

There are many methods to make hard boiled eggs and choosing which one use depends on a few factors. These tips will help you decide if itโ€™s time to pull out the Instant Pot or air fryer. Assuming you have both and canโ€™t live without them like me. Ha! And if you donโ€™t, may I suggest this air fryer and this Instant Pot? After reading these tips and tricks you will know which kitchen gadget to use to make your next batch of hard boiled eggs.

Plates of quartered hard boiled eggs. Text reads Air Fryer vs Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Does One Cook Faster Than The Other?

Despite what one would think, the Instant Pot is not faster. Sure, it requires only 10 minutes cook time while the air fryer requires 15 minutes. However, you still need to wait for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, which can take 15-20 minutes plus the quick release time at the end takes a few minutes so the air fryer is definitely the quicker way to cook them.

Do The Eggs Taste Different Depending How You Cook Them?

I didnโ€™t notice any difference in taste from the Instant Pot to the air fryer. Both methods will give you delicious and tasty hard boiled eggs.

Do The Yolks Cook The Same?

I personally didnโ€™t notice any difference between the two methods of cooking them. You may wonder if the egg yolk sinks to the bottom side of the egg when cooked in the air fryer. That didnโ€™t happen for me but if you give it a try and find out that does happen for you be sure to let us know in the comments below.

Is One Method Easier To Peel Than The Other?

Peeling air fryer or Instant Pot hard boiled eggs is easier than when they are cooked with other methods. However, there isnโ€™t a noticeable difference in peeling eggs with either of these methods. Both air fryer and Instant Pot hard boiled eggs are easy to peel immediately after cooking or after storing them in the refrigerator for a few days. 

Which Way Is More Hands-Off?

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are the winner here since you donโ€™t need to add water or stack the eggs on a trivet. You can set it and forget it โ€“ until the timer goes off, that is. First you place eggs in the air fryer basket, then you set the temperature to 250F and the time to 15 minutes. Then walk away! 

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs require a little extra effort. First you need to place the trivet in the bottom of the pot. Then you need to stack the eggs on top of the trivet and add water to the pot. After that you close the lid and seal the valve. Then select the temperature and cook time. Then you have to listen for the beep that tells you the cook time is done. Let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release. Still easier than standing over the stove watching water boil, but definitely a few more steps than the air fryer.

Which Option Is Better For Cooking A Large Amount Of Eggs?

Because cooking in the air fryer requires air circulating around each egg so they cook evenly you have to space them out a bit. This means you canโ€™t fit many eggs into the air fryer at once.

However, the Instant Pot is a great option when you need to hard boil a large quantity of eggs because you can stack the eggs on the trivet and they will still cook evenly.

Which Option Is Better For Cooking A Small Amount Of Eggs?

You can use either method to cook a small amount of eggs so itโ€™s really up to you which small appliance you choose to use. 

So there you have it. Whichever method you choose, you really canโ€™t go wrong. Do you have any questions we didnโ€™t address? Be sure to leave a comment and weโ€™ll get the answer for you!

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Egg Vs. Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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About Christine

Christine is the founder of TheCookful and also of her blog COOKtheSTORY. Her passion is explaining the WHY behind cooking โ€“ Why should you cook things a certain way; Will they turn out if you do it differently; What are the pros and cons of the method? Learn more about Christine, her cookbooks, and her podcast.

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