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🍳 Why Make Poached Eggs in the Air Fryer?
Traditional poaching can be tricky — even for experienced cooks. But with an air fryer, you can achieve the same results with less water, less guessing, and zero hassle.
Here’s why this method is a winner:
- ✅ No boiling or swirling required
- ✅ Easy to clean — no messy pots or strainers
- ✅ Ready in about 6–8 minutes
- ✅ Consistent results every time
🧂 Ingredients You’ll Need
- Fresh eggs (as many as you want to poach)
- Water (about 2 tablespoons per ramekin or silicone cup)
- Cooking spray or butter (to lightly grease your dish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: chopped herbs, hot sauce, smoked salmon, or avocado slices.
🔥 How to Make Air Fryer Poached Eggs
- Preheat your air fryer
Set it to 360°F (182°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes. - Prepare your cups
Lightly grease small ramekins or silicone muffin cups with butter or cooking spray. Add about 2 tablespoons of water to each cup. - Crack in your eggs
Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin. Make sure the yolk stays intact. - Air fry
Place the ramekins into the air fryer basket and cook for 6–8 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolks.- For soft and runny yolks: 6 minutes
- For medium: 7 minutes
- For firmer yolks: 8 minutes
- Remove and serve
Using tongs or a heat-safe glove, carefully lift the ramekins out. Use a spoon to gently remove the poached egg and let any excess water drain off.Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and your favorite toppings — and enjoy!
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Air fryer poached eggs are incredibly versatile. Try them:
- On avocado toast with chili flakes and microgreens
- Over a breakfast bowl with quinoa, sautéed spinach, and feta
- On eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon and hollandaise
- Simply on toast with butter and a dash of everything bagel seasoni
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