Description
This Air Fryer Egg Toast Recipe is a quick and easy breakfast treat that combines perfectly toasted bread with a runny or firm egg cooked right in the center. By creating an indent in the bread to hold the egg, and cooking it in the air fryer, you get a crisp exterior and a tender, flavorful egg, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Ready in just 13 minutes, this delightful and hassle-free recipe serves two and makes for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 2 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Create Bread Indent: Using a glass or Mason jar, press down firmly on each slice of bread to create a well-defined indent or depression. This will serve as a little nest that holds the egg in place during cooking.
- Prepare Air Fryer: Lightly grease the basket of your air fryer with cooking spray so the bread doesn’t stick during cooking. Then place the indented bread slices flat inside the basket.
- Add Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into the indent of each bread slice, taking care not to break the yolk so you can enjoy a runny center if desired.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the eggs to enhance their natural flavor.
- Cook: Set the air fryer to 340ºF (approximately 170ºC) and cook the egg-topped bread for 8 to 10 minutes. Adjust the cooking time depending on your preferred yolk consistency—less for runny, more for firmer yolks.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread for a sturdier base that holds the egg better.
- To check doneness, gently shake the air fryer basket or use tongs to lift one piece carefully.
- You can add herbs like chives or parsley after cooking for extra flavor.
- Make sure not to overfill the indent to prevent eggs from spilling over during cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the air fryer model for perfect results.
