Air Fryer Poached Eggs – My Food Story

This Air Fryer Poached Eggs recipe is the easiest and foolproof way to poach eggs. They come out perfectly every time, you don’t even need to stand by the stove and they make their breakfast so much easier!

These scrambled eggs have made breakfast much simpler in our house. I no longer have to worry about boiling water on the stove, or stress about turning it on at the right time. All you need is a ramekin, an egg and 6 minutes in your air fryer. The eggs come out with perfectly set whites and a soft, runny yolk every time.

We make eggs almost every day at home and so I have come up with a few different ways to enjoy them. Mine eggs fried in chili oil, Mayan eggsAND Kerala Egg Roast have been my favorite recipes for a long time. And now this recipe for boiled eggs is one of the simplest. It’s a great thing to have in your breakfast rotation when you want something healthy with zero fuss.

The ingredients for perfect poached eggs

Eggs: Fresh eggs work best because the whites hold together better and give you a cleaner boiled egg.

Water: You will need boiling water to create the hot water bath inside the ramekins while the eggs cook in the air fryer.

Salt: Optional, to season the eggs before serving.

Frequently asked questions

Richa’s top tips

• Do not overfill the ramekins. Fill them only halfway with water so that there is enough room for the egg without the water spilling out.
• Use a small steel bowl: I found that using a small steel bowl or the quarter it actually gave much better results compared to glass or ceramic.
• Preheat the air fryer. Do not skip the 200°C preheating step. Starting with a hot air pan creates the perfect poached eggs.
• Use tongs to remove the ramekins. They will be very hot after cooking, so use tongs and handle with care.
• Adjust the cooking time for your yolk. Six minutes gives you soft, runny yolks, but add a minute or two if you prefer your eggs more poached.
• Remove the eggs carefully. A slotted spoon works best to remove the eggs from the water without breaking the delicate yolk.

Storage tips

• Cool down: If you make these ahead, transfer the hard-boiled eggs to an ice water bath immediately after cooking. Once cooled, strain and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheating: Place the cold eggs in a bowl of warm water for 1-2 minutes to warm them. Avoid boiling water, as it can overcook the eggs and turn the yolks hard.
• Freezing: Not recommended. Hard-boiled eggs don’t freeze and thaw particularly well, and the whites can become rubbery and watery.

Ideas for service

Fried air fried eggs are best served warm, with something to soak up that runny yolk. Here are some easy ways to enjoy them:

• On the avocado toast: Mashed spoon avocado top with crispy toast, top with a poached egg and finish with salt, pepper and chili.
• Over a breakfast bowl: Add the boiled egg to a bowl fried vegetablesbaked potatoes or cereal for a filling breakfast.
• With potatoes for breakfast: Couple with crispy fries and some hot sauce for an easy weekend breakfast.
• In an English muffin: Add a poached egg to a toasted English muffin with some butter or cheese for a quick breakfast sandwich.
• Add to a salad: Ball a fresh salad with a boiled egg and let the runny yolk act as a creamy sauce. It works especially well with greens, tomatoes, avocado and a simple vinaigrette.

Did you know?

This small white string attached to the yolk is called the chalaza. It may seem like a piece of egg white that needs to be removed, but it actually has an important job. The chalaza anchors the yolk in place and helps keep it centered within the egg. You’ll usually notice it more clearly in very fresh eggs, and that’s actually a good thing. A prominent chalaza is one of the small signs that your egg is fresh. So the next time you crack open an egg and see that white, stringy bit, leave it at that.

If you’ve always thought poaching eggs was too weird or complicated, these air fryer poached eggs will change your mind. Make them for breakfast, add one to a salad or pile them on toast when you want something simple but satisfying. Once you try this method, hard-boiled eggs can become one of the easiest ways to cook eggs. Tag me on Instagram @my_foodstory when you try it.

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This article was researched and written by Harita Odedra.