Air Fryer Poached Eggs
Air fryer poached eggs are delicious as-is, or you can use them for breakfasts like eggs benedict. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to make!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs or more depending on how many ramekins fit in your air fryer
- 1 teaspoon cooking spray or oil
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Spray or drizzle the ramekins with a little oil, then fill each ramekin with 4 tablespoons of water. Set the ramekins in the air fryer basket.
- Turn the air fryer to 400°F (204°C), and close the air fryer. Set the timer for 5 minutes to heat the water and bring it to a low simmer.
- Carefully open the air fryer. If the water is not yet steaming, close and heat the water for another 2 minutes.
- Open the air fryer basket and carefully crack an egg into each ramekin.
- Lower the temperature of the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Close the air fryer and cook for 6-7 minutes. The eggs are done cooking when the whites are set and the yolk is runny.
- Use a slotted spoon or spatula to gently remove the eggs from the ramekins, letting the excess water drip off.
- Serve immediately with your favorite breakfast sides!
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Notes
Equipment: Use oven-safe ramekins that are approximately 3.5-4 inches wide with a 6-8 oz. capacity. Before cooking, test to see how many ramekins fit in your air fryer basket.
Cooking time: The cook time will vary slightly based on your air fryer and how runny you prefer the yolks. You may need to add up to 3-4 minutes of cooking time.
Store for later: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the poached eggs to an ice bath for 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Remove the eggs from the water and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, transfer the cold eggs to a pot of simmering water for 1-2 minutes to heat the eggs through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1egg | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
