Make perfectly tender poached eggs right in your air fryer! This easy method gives you soft whites and deliciously runny yolks without needing a pot of boiling water.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5–7 minutes
Total Time: 7–9 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- Cooking spray
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Lightly spray two small, oven-safe ramekins with cooking spray.
- Add 1 tablespoon of hot water to each ramekin.
- Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin.
- Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolks.
- Carefully remove the ramekins from the air fryer.
- Gently loosen the eggs with a spoon and transfer them to a plate.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Cooking Guide
- 5 minutes: Very runny yolk
- 6 minutes: Soft, creamy yolk
- 7 minutes: More firmly set yolk
Helpful Tips
- Air fryers can cook differently, so check the eggs after 5 minutes the first time.
- Use room-temperature eggs for slightly more even cooking.
- Be careful when removing the hot ramekins.
- For extra-large eggs, you may need another 30–60 seconds.
Enjoy your easy air fryer poached eggs! 🍳
