Description
These air-fryer elote eggs are marinated in savory Asian sauces and finished with elote seasoning for bold, umami-packed flavor. This is a better way to enjoy hard-boiled eggs; it’s perfect for meal prep or can be enjoyed as a high-protein snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1–1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1–1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1–1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- 50 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, grated Parmesan, scallion oil
Instructions
- Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 1 in. Cover and quickly bring to a boil. Remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes for large eggs (18 minutes for extra-large eggs and 12 minutes for medium eggs).
- Rinse eggs in cold water and place in ice water until completely cooled; drain. Peel eggs. Using a sharp knife, make 4 vertical slits along each egg, about 1/4-in. deep.
- In a large bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice and water. Place eggs into marinade for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and salt; set aside.
- Preheat air fryer to 300°. Cook eggs for 7 minutes. Toss eggs with spice blend; cook 7 minutes longer. Remove from basket to serving dish. Let cool slightly before garnishing as desired with fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, grated Parmesan and scallion oil.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Tam Air Fryer Elote