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Airfryers: The versatile kitchen gadget taking by storm

With this simple device, you can prepare everything – not just chips, but also vegetables, chicken, and fish. We're discussing the airfryer, which is soon expected to become a standard feature in every kitchen. It turns out this clever device is also suitable for preparing eggs – either soft-boiled or hard-boiled. The whites come out perfectly set, and the yolks remain creamy. The shells peel away easily.

In an air fryer, you can make soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs.
In an air fryer, you can make soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs.
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It's no surprise that the airfryer is rising in popularity. Compared to a high-quality oven, it's inexpensive and takes up little space in the kitchen. It can serve as an excellent alternative to an oven in studios and flats with small kitchenettes. Moreover, it enables you to prepare crispy snacks with a minimal amount of fat or even none at all, which appeals to those who prioritise a healthy diet.

Eggs from the airfryer – and you don't have to watch for bubbles

The topic of cooking perfect soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs has been trending for quite a while. Even scientists from Naples have explored the matter, conducting numerous experiments and using hundreds of eggs. The results of their studies are indeed surprising. However, it's much simpler to prepare eggs in the airfryer. It takes no more than 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs, and the yolk emerges creamy as if it were cooked using the sous vide method.

Recipe for eggs from the airfryer

Preheat the device to 130 degrees Celsius and place the eggs in the basket. The optimal number is 4 eggs – if there are too many, the hot air will struggle to circulate and heat the eggs evenly.

Step-by-step guide for airfryer eggs:

                      
  1. Set the device to bake for 5 minutes at a temperature of 130 degrees Celsius.
  2. Then, place the eggs in the basket with enough space around them to allow for the free circulation of air. Continue baking at 130 degrees Celsius.
  3. If you want soft-boiled eggs, set the timer for 10 minutes, semi-soft will be ready after 12 minutes, and hard-boiled eggs – after 15 minutes.
  4. Next, carefully transfer the eggs from the basket to a bowl of cold water.
  5. Once they have cooled, peel them from their shells.

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