Air fryer poached eggs

Poaching eggs in an air fryer isn’t traditional, but it’s absolutely doable with a few tweaks. Here’s a simple method to get soft, poached-style eggs using your air fryer:

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Air Fryer Poached Eggs (in Ramekins)

What You’ll Need:

• 2 eggs

• 2 small ramekins (or silicone muffin cups)

• Cooking spray or a little oil

• Hot water

• Air fryer

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Instructions:

1. Prep Ramekins:
   Lightly grease the ramekins with oil or spray to prevent sticking.

2. Add Hot Water:
   Pour about 3 tablespoons of hot water (from the tap or kettle) into each ramekin. This helps mimic poaching conditions.

3. Crack the Eggs:
   Crack one egg into each ramekin.

4. Preheat Air Fryer (optional):
   Preheat to 340°F (170°C) for a couple of minutes.

5. Cook:
   Place ramekins in the air fryer basket.
   Cook at 340°F (170°C) for 5–7 minutes, depending on how runny or set you want the yolk.

6. Check & Remove:
   Carefully lift out the ramekins. The whites should be set and the yolks slightly jiggly for soft-poached.
   Use a spoon to gently lift the egg out of the water.

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Tips:

• Add vinegar to the water if you want whites to set firmer (like traditional poaching).

• If you want more than 2 eggs, work in batches unless your air fryer has space.

• Results can vary between air fryer models, so you may need to adjust cook time slightly.

Would you like a hard-yolk version or tips for making several at once?