Air Fryer Poached Eggs Recipe
This Air Fryer Poached Eggs recipe offers a quick and easy way to make perfectly cooked poached eggs using your air fryer. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can enjoy tender whites and your preferred yolk consistency without using boiling water on the stove. Customize with your favorite seasonings and herbs for a delicious, healthy breakfast or snack.
- Author: Daniel
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Total Time: 9-11 minutes
- Yield: 1 poached egg 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Egg and Water
- 1 egg (fresh, cold or room temperature)
- 2 tbsp water (per ramekin)
For Greasing
- cooking spray or oil (to grease ramekin)
For Serving and Garnish (optional)
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- everything bagel seasoning (optional)
- chili flakes (optional)
- chopped parsley or chives (optional garnish)
- Grease the Ramekin: Lightly grease a ramekin with cooking spray or brush it with oil to prevent the egg from sticking during cooking.
- Add Water: Pour 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of water into the greased ramekin. This water helps poach the egg evenly in the air fryer.
- Crack in the Egg: Crack one egg into the ramekin carefully, taking care not to break the yolk. Do not stir or mix the egg.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking temperature.
- Cook the Egg: Place the ramekin gently into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes according to your preferred yolk consistency: 6 minutes for runny yolk, 7 minutes for slightly set yolk, and 8 minutes for a jammy yolk.
- Remove Safely: Use tongs to carefully remove the hot ramekin from the air fryer basket to avoid burns.
- Serve the Egg: Gently scoop the poached egg out of the ramekin with a spoon. Drain any excess water. Season with salt, pepper, and optional toppings like everything bagel seasoning, chili flakes, or fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model and desired yolk firmness.
- Ramekins should be oven-safe and fit comfortably inside your air fryer basket.
- Experiment with different toppings such as smoked paprika or hot sauce to customize flavor.
- If you prefer, you can lightly oil the water surface to prevent eggs from sticking even more.
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