Air Fryer Poached Eggs

Air Fryer Poached Eggs are a game-changer for anyone who loves poached eggs but doesn’t want to deal with the usual stove-top fuss. The air fryer makes cooking poached eggs super easy and hands-off while still giving you that perfect runny yolk. Here’s how to make them:

Air Fryer Poached Eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs (or as many as you want to make)
• A small amount of butter or cooking spray for greasing
• Water (about 1/4 cup per egg)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the air fryer:

• Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.

2. Prepare your cups:

• Lightly grease small, oven-safe ramekins or silicone muffin cups with butter or cooking spray. You want something that will fit in your air fryer basket but be deep enough to hold the egg.

3. Add water:

• Pour about 1/4 cup of water into each ramekin or muffin cup. This helps create steam in the air fryer, which is essential for poaching the eggs.

4. Crack the eggs:

• Crack one egg into each ramekin or muffin cup, being careful not to break the yolk. You can make multiple eggs at once, depending on the size of your air fryer and how many ramekins fit.

5. Air fry the eggs:

• Place the ramekins in the preheated air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch each other.
• Cook for 7-10 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolk. For soft poached eggs, 7 minutes is usually perfect. For a firmer yolk, you may need up to 10 minutes.

6. Check the eggs:

• Once the eggs are done, carefully remove the ramekins from the air fryer (they’ll be hot). Use a spoon to gently lift the eggs out of the ramekin.

7. Serve:

• Serve the poached eggs on toast, over a salad, or with any dish where you want that perfect runny yolk!

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Pro Tip: If you’re making multiple eggs, you can experiment with different cooking times to get the consistency you prefer for each one. And if you like your eggs extra soft, just keep a close eye on them toward the end of the cooking time.

Air fryer poached eggs are quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings or when you want a hassle-free way to enjoy poached eggs without constantly monitoring them. Enjoy! 🍳