Poached eggs are traditionally made with boiling water on the stove, but you can easily make them in your air fryer! I know what you’re thinking. Poached eggs are completely fine made on the stovetop…why oh why would I want a air fryer version?! Well, while it may take a few tries to perfect the timing and technique, air fryer poached eggs have some distinct advantages.
First of all, you don’t have to worry about messing up a pot full of boiling water or dealing with egg whites that spread too far out in the pan. The air fryer keeps the eggs contained and cooks them evenly with no mess. Plus, there’s no need to keep an eye on them – they’re ready when they sound an audible alert!
Second, air fryer poached eggs can be cooked at different temperatures depending on how runny or hard you like your yolk. And lastly, since everything is contained within the air fryer basket, cleanup is a snap.
This air fryer poached egg recipe is a great way to enjoy deliciously poached eggs.
Here’s how to do it:
Ingredients:
- 2 Eggs
- Freshly boiled hot water
- Butter
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Equipment
- 2 ramekins
Directions:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 400F. (Do not miss out the step!)
2. Grease the ramekins with butter, then add freshly boiled hot water until they are half full.
3. Carefully crack the eggs into the ramekins and season with salt & pepper to taste.
4. Place both ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes at 400F, or until desired doneness is reached (5 minutes will give you runny yolks, 8 minutes for firm).
5. Once done cooking, carefully remove from the basket and carefully drain out any excess water before serving warm with toast or a side salad!
Recipe tips
• For firmer yolks, cook for an extra minute or two at 400F.
• If you want a firmer white, cook for an additional 5 minutes at 350F.
• Use fresh egg whites as they hold their shape better in the air fryer.
• Add some herbs and spices to your poached eggs for added flavor!
FAQ
The air fryer should be preheated to 400°F/200°C before adding the eggs.
The eggs should be cooked for 5 minutes
Yes, you can use any type of egg you prefer!
Yes, it’s important to grease the baking tray/basket with some butter/ oil before adding the eggs to prevent sticking.
No, since air frying is a gentler cooking method, you don’t want your egg to over-cook and become rubbery as this will affect its flavor and texture; it should still remain slightly soft in its centre when finished!
Absolutely! Feel free to add salt and pepper on top, as desired, and serve warm alongside your favorite breakfast items like bacon or herbs such as parsley or chives for extra flavour!
Is there an alternative way of cooking poached eggs without using an air fryer?
Sure! You can also poach your eggs traditionally by bringing a pot of water up to a gentle boil, then reducing it down until it is just simmering lightly before dropping your cracked egg into it using a slotted spoon or spatula – they should take around 3-5 minutes, depending on how runny you’d like them!
Sure! You can also poach your eggs traditionally by bringing a pot of water up to a gentle boil, then reducing it down until it is just simmering lightly before dropping your cracked egg into it using a slotted spoon or spatula – they should take around 3-5 minutes, depending on how runny you’d like them!
It’s best enjoyed warm from when it comes out from your air fryer but if you have leftovers then you can certainly enjoy them cold too – just reheat them in the microwave for 15 seconds first if desired!
Choose whatever toppings you desire – these delicious poached eggs pair great with other breakfast items like bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach & feta cheese – get creative and experiment with different flavour combinations!
Yes, you can double or triple the ingredients as needed – just make sure to adjust the air fryer settings accordingly so that all the eggs are cooked evenly and in one go!
Yes, feel free to get creative with these poached eggs – you can add any seasonings of your choice such as garlic powder, Italian herbs like parsley & oregano, curry powder or paprika before adding it into your air fryer basket!
You can refrigerate any leftover air fried poached eggs in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days – they also freeze well too just make sure to thaw them before reheating again.
Yes, you can certainly use air frying to poach quail eggs! For the best results, cook for 7 minutes at 300°F/150°C and serve warm.
Corned beef hash and poached eggs make a delicious breakfast or brunch dish. Simply cook your corned beef hash in the air fryer first, then add the “poached” eggs on top just before serving – they should take around 7 minutes to cook at 300°F/150°C.
For this delicious dish, start by preheating the air fryer to 375°F/190°C. Next, spiralize your zucchini noodles and place them in the pan of the air fryer. Cook for 5 minutes or until desired doneness is reached. Move the noodles to a plate and top with a poached egg (cooked at 300°F/150°C for 4-7 minutes as per instructions above). Sprinkle with salt & pepper and herbs such as parsley or chives for extra flavour!
Yes, you can certainly use le creuset egg poacher to poach eggs in the air fryer! Just make sure it can withstand 400F it will usually say on the bottom of your pan. Place the poacher in the air fryer and fill it up with water, then add your eggs. Cook on high heat (400F) for 4-7 minutes until done to desired firmness.
You can certainly use a 3 egg poacher to poach eggs in the air fryer! Just make sure it can withstand 400F it will usually say on the bottom of your pan. Place the poacher in the air fryer and fill it up with water, then add your eggs. Cook on high heat (400F) for 4-7 minutes until done to desired firmness. Enjoy!
So there you have it -air frying your poached eggs is a great way to enjoy a healthier, fuss-free breakfast! Enjoy exploring the different flavour combinations you can create with this tasty dish. Bon appetite!
Air Fryer Poached Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs,
- Freshly boiled hot water (enough to fill halfway 2 ramekins)
- 1 tbsp Butter
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400F. (Do not miss out the step!)
- Grease the ramekins with butter, then add freshly boiled hot water until they are half full.
- Carefully crack the eggs into the ramekins and season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Place both ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes at 400F, or until desired doneness is reached (5 minutes will give you runny yolks, 8 minutes for firm).
- Once done cooking, carefully remove from the basket and carefully drain out any excess water before serving warm with toast or a side salad!
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