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2 pieces of air fryer egg toast on a white plate with a knife and fork
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Air Fryer Egg Toast

Air Fryer Egg Toast is the ultimate quick and easy breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings, this is a recipe that you'll come back to again and again!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 2
Estimated Calories: 217
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 teaspoon softened butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Special Equipment

  • air fryer (I use an Instant Vortex 6-quart basket-style air fryer)

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
    To make the most efficient use of your time, move on to the next step and prepare your bread while the air fryer preheats.
  • Gently press the bottom of a glass into the center of each piece of bread to make a well that will hold the egg (be sure not to go through the bread, as the egg will leak out). If needed, press down any high spots in the well with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
    I prefer to press the glass into each piece of bread two times, right next to each other and overlapping a little, to make a larger well (see the step-by-step photos in the post). This helps the egg spread out more so that it will cook more evenly.
  • Lightly butter the top side of each piece of bread with ½ teaspoon of softened butter, focusing on the edges around the well.
  • Carefully place the two slices of bread into the preheated air fryer, buttered side up, leaving some space between them so that the air circulates properly. Crack one egg into the well of each slice of bread; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until the bread is golden brown, the egg whites are set, and the yolks are done to your liking.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • Use any kind of bread you like as long as the slices are large enough to make a well and hold the egg without it overflowing.
  • I prefer to start with eggs that are not super cold because they tend to cook quicker and a little more evenly. This is optional, of course, and you can use eggs straight from the fridge.
    • To take the chill off the eggs quickly and safely, I place them in a bowl and cover with warm (not hot) water for 5 to 10 minutes, just until they are no longer cold to the touch.
  • All air fryers are different, and so the cooking time can vary. Other factors, such as the size and temperature of the eggs and the thickness of the bread can also affect the time.
    • For this reason, it may take a try or two to figure out the exact time needed to get the eggs cooked just the way you like them using your particular ingredients and air fryer.
    • In my air fryer, 7 minutes gave me a runny yolk and 9 minutes gave me a firm yolk.
  • Depending on the capacity of your air fryer and the size of your bread slices, you can cook one egg toast at a time or as many as will fit. Just make sure you can leave some space between the bread slices for proper air flow and so that the egg toasts cook evenly.
 
*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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