🍳 Air Fryer Toast and Eggs Recipe
⏰ Total Time: 10–15 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 1–2
📝 Ingredients:
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2 slices of bread (your choice: white, whole wheat, sourdough)
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2 large eggs
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Butter or cooking spray (for toast)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional toppings:
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Sliced avocado
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Cherry tomatoes
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Chopped herbs (parsley, chives)
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Cheese slices or shredded cheese
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🔧 Equipment:
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Air fryer with a rack or basket
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Small oven-safe ramekins, silicone cups, or lightly greased muffin cups (for eggs)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat air fryer
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Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes.
2. Prepare the toast
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Lightly butter both sides of the bread slices or spray with cooking spray.
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Place the bread slices flat in the air fryer basket or on the rack.
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Air fry for 3–5 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the eggs
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Lightly grease the ramekins or silicone cups.
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Crack one egg into each ramekin.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket or rack.
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Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes, depending on desired doneness:
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6 minutes = soft yolk
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7–8 minutes = medium to firm yolk
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4. Serve
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Carefully remove eggs from ramekins.
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Place eggs on or beside the toast.
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Add any optional toppings or seasonings.
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Enjoy immediately!
❓ Q&A + Tips
❓ Can I cook eggs directly in the air fryer basket without ramekins?
It’s not recommended because the eggs will drip and make a mess. Use oven-safe cups or ramekins for easy cleanup.
❓ Can I cook toast and eggs at the same time?
Depending on your air fryer size and setup, yes! Put toast on the bottom and ramekins on the rack above (if your model has one). Adjust timing as needed.
❓ Can I make scrambled eggs in the air fryer?
Yes, whisk eggs with salt and pepper, pour into a greased ramekin, and air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Stir halfway through for fluffier texture.
❓ How do I get runny yolks?
Check eggs around 6 minutes. If not done, add 30-second intervals until desired consistency is reached.
❓ Can I use frozen bread?
Yes, but toast time may be longer—try 5–7 minutes total, flipping halfway.
❓ What breads work best?
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Thicker slices (like sourdough or Texas toast) air fry well.
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Avoid very thin slices—they may burn or dry out.
❓ Can I add cheese?
Absolutely! Add a slice or shredded cheese on top of the egg in the last 1–2 minutes of cooking for melty goodness.
❓ How do I keep the toast crispy?
Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven (not covered) if making ahead. Avoid covering or wrapping, which traps steam.