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Air Fryer Poached Eggs

Quick and convenient air fryer poached eggs with a runny yolk and tender whites, perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large egg 1 large egg per serving (use as many eggs and dishes as you need) Use room-temperature eggs for even cooking.
  • 1/4 cup about 1/4 cup of water for the air fryer basket This creates steam for gentle cooking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 270°F (130°C).
  2. Pour about 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  3. Crack a room-temperature egg into an oven-safe dish or small ramekin.
  4. Place the ramekin in the air fryer basket, standing upright.
Cooking
  1. Cook for 6 minutes for a runny yolk.
  2. Carefully remove the hot dish using oven mitts and let the egg rest for about 1 minute.
Serving
  1. Serve straight from the ramekin or slide the egg onto toast or mashed avocado.

Notes

For best results, preheat fully and use similar ramekins. Room-temperature eggs yield better results. Avoid overfilling the basket with water to prevent the whites from becoming thin.