Poached eggs in an air fryer? It sounds wild, but it’s totally doable and super easy once you get the hang of it! The trick is to poach the eggs in small ramekins or silicone cups inside the air fryer basket so they cook gently without drying out.
Here’s a simple way to get perfectly poached eggs using your air fryer:
🍳 Air Fryer Poached Eggs
🍽️ Servings: 1–2 eggs
⏱️ Time: About 6–8 minutes
🧂 Ingredients:
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Fresh eggs (as many as you want to poach)
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Water (to create steam)
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Non-stick spray or a little butter (for greasing ramekins)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: vinegar (a few drops, helps egg whites hold better)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat Air Fryer to 270°F (130°C) — low and slow for gentle cooking.
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Prepare Ramekins:
Lightly grease small ramekins or silicone muffin cups with non-stick spray or butter. -
Add Water:
Pour about 1–2 tbsp of water into each ramekin.
(Adding water helps steam the egg and keep it tender.) -
Crack Eggs:
Crack one egg into each ramekin carefully, keeping the yolk whole. -
Optional:
Add a drop of vinegar to the water in each ramekin to help the whites stay together. -
Place Ramekins in Air Fryer Basket.
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Cook:
Air fry at 270°F (130°C) for 6–8 minutes, depending on how runny you want your yolk.-
6 minutes = soft poached (runny yolk)
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7–8 minutes = medium to firm yolk
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Check & Serve:
Carefully remove ramekins (they’ll be hot!).
Use a spoon to lift out the poached eggs gently.
Season with salt and pepper.
🍽️ Tips:
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If you want to poach more eggs, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
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Use fresh eggs for the best shape and texture.
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Serve over toast, salad, or grain bowls.