Boiled Eggs
A short home-style guide to Boiled Eggs, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Eggs (Anda)No eggs? Use paneer or firm tofu in curries and rice dishes.
On the stove
- Lower eggs into boiling water and cook for 7 minutes for soft yolks or 10 minutes for hard.
- Cool in cold water for 5 minutes, then peel.
In the air fryer (about 15 min)
- Put eggs straight from the fridge into the basket.
- Air fry at 150°C for 11 minutes for soft yolks or 14 minutes for hard.
- Cool in cold water for 5 minutes, then peel.
Air fryer tip: Air fryers vary, so try one egg first. Small brown spots on the shell are normal.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.