🍳🍞 Air Fryer Egg Toast
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Press the center of each bread slice down with the back of a spoon, creating a shallow well.
- Lightly butter the bread.
- Carefully crack one egg into each well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place the bread carefully in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6–9 minutes.
- Add cheese during the final 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Remove carefully and serve immediately.
⭐ Egg Doneness
- 6–7 minutes: softer/runny yolk
- 8 minutes: medium yolk
- 9–10 minutes: firmer yolk
🔥 Crispy Tip
Use thick-cut bread and press the center down well enough to keep the egg from running off the bread.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
🍳🍞 Air Fryer Egg Toast — Extra Tips & Add-Ons
🧀 Delicious Add-Ons
- Shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- Crispy bacon
- Diced ham
- Sliced turkey
- Green onions
- Chopped chives
- Jalapeños
- A sprinkle of Parmesan
🌶️ Seasoning Ideas
- Garlic powder + black pepper
- Paprika + Italian seasoning
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Chili flakes for a little heat
⭐ Extra-Crispy Toast
Lightly brush the outside edges of the bread with melted butter before air frying. For even browning, avoid overcrowding the basket.
🥚 Perfect Egg Tip
Make the center indentation deep enough to hold the egg, but don’t press all the way through the bread. If the egg white spreads, gently push it back toward the bread with a spoon.
🔥 If Your Air Fryer Fan Blows the Bread Around
Place an air-fryer-safe rack over the bread or use a toothpick to secure the bread carefully. Remove the toothpick before eating.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve your egg toast with:
- Fresh fruit
- Breakfast potatoes
- Sausage
- Bacon
- A cup of coffee or tea
Tip: Air fryers vary, so check the egg a minute or two before the suggested cooking time if you’re trying it for the first time.
