By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 3, 2021
Make the most delicious egg salad quickly and effortlessly in your air fryer. Perfectly creamy and seasoned, pile it high in sandwiches for an easy lunch.
Air Fryer Egg Salad Sandwiches Recipe
I will never grow bored of egg salad sandwiches , so quick and easy to rustle up and they are a perfect meal for the whole family.
Mixed with mayonnaise, mustard and a little salt, this air fryer egg salad is super creamy with just a hint of tanginess. Perfect when put between two pieces of bread and some fresh lettuce.
Be sure to try my Instant Pot Egg Salad and Avocado Egg Salad too!
Why you’ll love this Air Fried Egg Salad recipe:
- QUICK : Ready to enjoy in around 20 minutes, this recipe requires minimal prep.
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS : You just need a couple of every day ingredients to make this creamy egg sandwich filling.
- KID-FRIENDLY : Egg salad sandwiches are a great simple meal that the whole family will love. Eggs are a great source of meat-free protein, vitamins and minerals.
How to make Egg Salad in an Air Fryer
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!
- Place the eggs in the air fryer and cook.
- Place in iced water to cool.
- Peel and chop the eggs.
- Mix with the mayonnaise, mustard and salt.
Why cook eggs in the air fryer?
I know that hard boiling eggs isn’t rocket science, but let me tell you, cooking eggs with this method makes them so easy to peel. It’s the go to way I cook them now! You can also cook quite a few in one go.
You don’t need to add any water, just pop the eggs in and set the timer. I love how effortless this method is and you don’t need to keep an eye on them.
How long does it last?
This air fryer egg salad will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Place in a container of covered with plastic wrap to keep it fresh. Because this salad contains mayo, don’t keep it out at room temperature for more than two hours.
What do you serve it with?
Hands down, my favorite way of enjoying this creamy egg salad is as a sandwich with whole grain bread with some fresh and crispy lettuce. It’s perfect to serve it lettuce wraps for a low carb meal. It’s great as a side dish too too, or place onto a fresh salad as a topping.
Tips!
- Don’t let your eggs touch in the air fryer basket. This will allow them to cook evenly through.
- While your eggs are cooking, fill a large bowl with water and ice to place the cooked eggs in. This helps to cool them quickly so you can handle them, and also stops the cooking process so you have perfect hard boiled eggs.
- I prefer the flavor and texture of full fat mayonnaise, but you can use reduced fat or vegannaise if you prefer.
This air fryer egg salad has become a favorite in our house. So quick and simple, and I am seriously in love with how easy the eggs are to peel! Enjoy!
MoreEgg Recipeswe Love
- Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
- Eggs Benedict Casserole
- Breakfast Tacos
- Egg White Delight
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 eggs
- ▢ 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- ▢ 1 teaspoon mustard
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 300F. In the basket of your air fryer, place your eggs, so they are not touching. Cook at 300F for 15 minutes.
- Once your eggs are done cooking, place them into a large bowl of ice water. Allow the eggs to cool for five minutes.
- Peel the eggs and roughly chopped them. Place them into a medium mixing bowl with mayonnaise, mustard, and salt, stir to combine.
- Serve your egg salad on lettuce wraps or in your favorite bread with lettuce.
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Becky’s Tips
- Don’t let your eggs touch in the air fryer basket. This will allow them to cook evenly through.
- While your eggs are cooking, fill a large bowl with water and ice to place the cooked eggs in. This helps to cool them quickly so you can handle them, and also stops the cooking process so you have perfect hard boiled eggs.
- I prefer the flavor and texture of full fat mayonnaise, but you can use reduced fat or vegannaise if you prefer.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Air Fryer Egg Salad Sandwiches
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 300F. In the basket of your air fryer, place your eggs, so they are not touching. Cook at 300F for 15 minutes.
- Once your eggs are done cooking, place them into a large bowl of ice water. Allow the eggs to cool for five minutes.
- Peel the eggs and roughly chopped them. Place them into a medium mixing bowl with mayonnaise, mustard, and salt, stir to combine.
- Serve your egg salad on lettuce wraps or in your favorite bread with lettuce.
Notes
- Don’t let your eggs touch in the air fryer basket. This will allow them to cook evenly through.
- While your eggs are cooking, fill a large bowl with water and ice to place the cooked eggs in. This helps to cool them quickly so you can handle them, and also stops the cooking process so you have perfect hard boiled eggs.
- I prefer the flavor and texture of full fat mayonnaise, but you can use reduced fat or vegannaise if you prefer.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
