Do you want to learn how to Cook Perfect Eggs in Your Air Fryer? You absolutely can, but there is so much conflicting information out there that it can be really difficult to know where to start. Over the last week, hundreds of pieces of advice and suggestions were studied, covering timings, temperatures, and even the right accessories to use.
A lot of eggs were tested along the way, the dog had a brilliant week eating all the leftovers, and now the formula has been cracked. In this article, you will find out exactly what does and does not work for poached, boiled, scrambled, and fried air fryer eggs.
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Fried Eggs in the Air Fryer
For fried eggs, a good non-stick tin works best. These tins fit most dual drawer air fryers and are also great for cakes, tray bakes, and savory dishes, so they are well worth having in your kitchen. To get started, add a little oil into the bottom of the tin and crack the egg directly in. Set your air fryer to the air fry setting and cook for 4 minutes at 200°C.
The timing and temperature work well, but there is one problem with this method. The heat coming from above can make the egg a little rubbery. The best way to get around this is to break the egg into the tin and then cover it with tin foil to protect it from the direct heat.
Make sure the foil is anchored securely underneath the tin so it does not come loose and blow up into the heating element. Using the same temperature and setting, cook the egg for 10 minutes this time. The result is a very well cooked white with a nice soft yolk and absolutely no rubberiness.
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Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer
For boiled eggs, a 58g egg qualifies as a medium egg, and using one at room temperature works perfectly fine. A lot of experimenting was done during testing with both chilled and room temperature eggs, and the difference in cooking time between the two is really marginal, so do not stress too much about it.
Place the egg in the drawer on the crisper plate and cook on the air fry setting for 7 minutes at 170°C. The egg white will be fully cooked through and you will have a beautifully runny yolk. If you prefer hard boiled eggs, simply cook for 9 minutes instead. Cooking for 8 minutes will give you something right in between the two, so you can adjust based on your preference.
Poached Eggs in the Air Fryer
Poaching eggs in an air fryer is absolutely possible, but the most important thing is choosing the right container because it can genuinely affect the cooking time and result. Several different dishes were tested before landing on the best option: non-stick pudding basins with a small drop of oil added just before the water.
To show the difference, boiling water was added to both a pudding basin and a silicone mould, and both were placed in the air fryer at the same time using a square metal dish to make lifting them out easier.
The egg cooked in the silicone mould came out slightly underdone, while the egg cooked in the pudding basin had a great shape and was perfectly cooked. The container you choose really does make a significant difference, so stick with a non-stick pudding basin for the best results.
Scrambled Eggs in the Air Fryer
Yes, you can make scrambled eggs in an air fryer too, although they are probably the most hands-on of all the egg methods because you cannot simply place them in the drawer and walk away.
Start by mixing two eggs with a splash of milk. Add some butter to a non-stick tin and place it in the air fryer on the bake setting at 150°C for a couple of minutes, just long enough to melt the butter.
Once the butter has melted, pour the egg mixture into the tin and cook for 3 minutes. After that, stir with a silicone spatula and continue cooking, stirring at least every 2 minutes. After around 9 minutes total, you will have perfectly cooked scrambled eggs. Even the most skeptical taste testers had to admit the results were rather good.
Cooking eggs in an air fryer is entirely achievable once you know the right methods, temperatures, and accessories to use. Whether you prefer fried, boiled, poached, or scrambled, there is a reliable approach for each one that delivers great results every time. Give these methods a try and see how your air fryer transforms your breakfast routine.
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