Prep time5 minutes
Cook time6–8 minutes
Total time12 minutes Skill / Intensity Level Easy (Beginner-Friendly)
Servings2 baskets Target Appliance Temp 350°F (175°C) Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Method Zero Mess & Minimal Oil: No grease splatters or extra skillets to wash. Customizable Yolks: Whether you prefer a dipping-ready runny center or a firm yolk for on-the-go eating, adjusting the timer by 60–90 seconds gives you exact results every time. Perfect Texture Contrast: The bread edges crisp up like Texas toast while the bottom absorbs just enough egg white and butter to stay tender and rich.
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 2 slices sturdy sandwich bread (brioche, sourdough, or thick white bread work best)
- 2 large fresh eggs (cold or room temperature)
- 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, softened (or olive oil spray)
- ¼ cup (25g) shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or gruyère cheese
- 1 pinch sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Optional Toppings & Garnish
- 1 tbsp cooked bacon crumbles or diced ham
- 1 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, finely sliced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes or bagel seasoning
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Instructions
- 1.Preheat the Air Fryer: Temp: 350°F (175°C) | 3 Minutes.
- Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat for 3 minutes. Preheating ensures the air fryer basket is hot enough to set the egg whites immediately on contact, preventing liquid egg from seeping through the bread.
- 2.Prep the Bread Baskets: 2 Minutes.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread right to the edges. Using the back of a large spoon or your fingers, press down the center of each slice to create a wide, shallow well (or use a round cookie cutter/glass to remove the center if you prefer a traditional egg-in-a-hole style).
- 3.Assemble in the Basket: 1 Minute.
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup) or spray light cooking spray directly on the grate. Place the bread slices inside buttered-side up. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese around the perimeter of the pressed well. Gently crack one egg directly into the center pocket of each bread slice.
- 4.Air Fry to Desired Doneness: Cook Time: 6 to 9 Minutes.
- Carefully slide the air fryer basket in. Cook at 350°F (175°C) according to your preferred yolk consistency:
- Runny Yolk: 6 minutes
- Jammy / Soft-Set Yolk: 7 minutes
- Hard-Cooked Yolk: 8–9 minutes
- 5.Garnish and Serve: Immediate.
- Season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, sliced chives, and bacon crumbles. Use a flat spatula to lift the baskets onto a plate and serve hot.
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Nutrition
Calories: 215 kcal — · Protein: 10.4g 21% · Fat: 12.5g 16% · Carbohydrates: 15.2g 6% Dietary · Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29% · Fiber: 0.9g 3% · Sugar: 1.8g — · Sodium: 340mg 15%
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