4sliceshearty bread of choice (or 2 croissants, split)
2largeleaves green lettuce
Instructions
Place eggs directly into your air fryer’s basket or rack (use the insert or a trivet if you have one to help prevent the eggs from rolling around). Make sure to leave space between the eggs to promote even cooking
4 large eggs
Cook on the air fry setting at 270°F (between 260°F and 280°F is fine depending on available settings) for 16 minutes. Note: if your air fryer doesn’t go that low, look at other setting options such as reheat or dehydrate. I have to set my air fryer to reheat to get this temperature option
While the eggs are cooking, fill a bowl with ice and water to create an ice bath. Then, remove the cooked eggs (use a tong or mitts as they are hot) and place them into the ice bath to cool for 5-7 minutes (until cool to the touch)
Peel the eggs. I tap the bigger end on the counter until it cracks, and then peel off the rest of the shell piece by piece using my fingers
Roughly chop the eggs into chunks. I try for around ½” cubes as a very loose estimate (you can also mash them if you prefer that consistency)
Combine the chopped eggs with the mayonnaise, mustard, and all the seasonings in a bowl and stir to combine (you can test for seasoning levels here as well)
To make an egg salad sandwich (optional) add a piece of lettuce to one slice of your bread. Add half of the egg salad mixture on top of the lettuce, then top with the other piece of bread. Enjoy!
4 slices hearty bread of choice, 2 large leaves green lettuce
Notes
Every serving is 2 eggs, so feel free to scale the recipe up or down depending how many servings you’d like to make
If you use a different size egg or your eggs are not chilled, cooking times will vary (and it naturally varies between air fryers anyway). I highly recommend making an extra “test egg” that you can check and ensure that it is cooked correctly, at least until you get used to making hard boiled eggs this way
All dressings and seasonings are adjustable to taste. You can also swap in different kinds of mustard, or mayo alternatives if preferred
Other great additions to egg salad include: curry powder, cooked crumbled bacon, diced celery, sweet relish, or for some heat, horseradish or sriracha
If you would like to toast the bread for your sandwich, air fry it for about 4 minutes at 390°F, flipping halfway. You can butter it as well for a golden brown crust
It is normal for the egg shells to have brown dots when you remove them from the air fryer after cooking. It will wash off in the ice bath!
I use an 8-qt Ninja Dual Zone air fryer and my eggs are perfectly hard boiled after 16 minutes at 270°F (without preheating). As I noted earlier, times can vary between air fryers, so use this as a reference point while you refine for your specific air fryer
Egg salad is best enjoyed fresh for flavor. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
Alternative serving options (aside from a sandwich) include topping a salad, stuffing a hollowed out tomato, bell pepper, or avocado, eating with chips, crackers, or crudités like a dip, or filling salami cups for a Keto-friendly option
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any sauces or sides added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only. Nutrition includes egg salad only and does not account for any bread or other sandwich toppings
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