You can make surprisingly good “poached” eggs in an air fryer by cooking them in a small ramekin of hot water.
Air Fryer Poached Eggs
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Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ cup hot water
- Small oven-safe ramekin or silicone cup
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour ½ cup hot water into a ramekin.
- Crack the egg into the water.
- Place the ramekin in the air fryer basket.
- Cook:
- 5–6 minutes for a runny yolk
- 7–8 minutes for a medium yolk
- 9–10 minutes for a firmer yolk
- Carefully remove the ramekin and lift out the egg with a slotted spoon.
Tips
- Start checking at 5 minutes—air fryers vary.
- If the white spreads too much, use slightly hotter water.
- For multiple eggs, use separate ramekins for the most even cooking.
Serve on toast, avocado, sautéed greens, or atop a grain bowl. If you tell me your air fryer model, I can give a more precise cooking time.
