Having eggs in breakfast is one of the healthiest habits. The egg is known as a superfood that is full of nutrients that your body needs.
Air fryers are the talk of the town because of their amazing ability to fry things without oil.
Air fryers can cook almost everything that you usually cook in oil and this arises the question ‘can you cook eggs in an air fryer?’
Short answer: Yes, you can cook eggs in the air fryer, and that too in low calories than frying eggs in oil.
You can make every type of egg in an air fryer be it sunny side up, scrambled eggs, or boiled eggs in 3 to 4 minutes. You can get as creative as you want with your eggs in the air fryer.
As now you can cook eggs in the air fryer, I am going to list down some air fryer egg recipes as a reference guide to make your mornings easy and delicious.
Before starting a recipe, I would like to mention that any oven-safe bakeware can be used to make these recipes as long as it gets fit into your air fryer basket.
Also, make sure to grease it with butter or oil if you’re using ceramic bakeware. For nonstick, use avocado oil.
Let’s get straight to recipes now.
How Do Air Fryers Work?
Cooking using Air Fryers has made it simpler to eat better without completely immersing your items in oil.
Air fryers cook foodstuff by circulating heat and hot air through a heating element and a fan, and this circulation of heat and hot air is what assists in cooking and crisping the food.
Temperatures in air fryers can reach 400°F/200°C. Some air fryers are also capable of cooking at higher temperatures.
Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
If you are a fan of soft and creamy scrambled eggs then an air fryer is the best thing to happen to you.
Use a cake pan to make this recipe.
Recipe: Preheat your air fryer first then put 3 beaten eggs in it and let it cook for 3 minutes on 300°F temperature make sure to stir halfway to make it cook evenly. You can also add 1 minute extra until the desired creamy texture is achieved and enjoy it with a sandwich, bread, or vegetables.
Check out this video to learn about how to make a perfect scrambled egg in an air fryer.
Tip: Avoid using a shallow tray pan or else your scrambled eggs will turn solid.
Soft Boiled Eggs
Soft-boiled eggs are easy and yummy to eat and are full of nutrients.
Making soft-boiled eggs in the air fryer is different for every air fryer because cooking time and temperature may vary because of the size and model of the air fryer. You can experiment with 1 egg to know about the cooking time and temperature of your air fryer.
Recipe: Preheat the air fryer and put 4 large eggs in a wire rack or trivet inside your air fryer and let it cook for 9-10 minutes for soft egg yolk or 10-11 minutes for medium egg yolk at 280°F temperature.
You can have the soft-boiled eggs as a snack or topping in potato egg salad or ramen noodles.
Tip: Avoid peeling eggs immediately after taking them out from the air fryer. Instead, put them in cold water for 2-3 minutes then peel them carefully as they would be soft from the inside.
Fried Eggs
I often see people asking around whether they can cook fried eggs in the air fryer or not as they think the fried egg wouldn’t come out as good as it is cooked in oil.
So here’s to clear your confusion, yes you can cook fried eggs in an air fryer with little oil as an air fryer fried egg has 70 calories, and 60 grams of protein which is beneficial for health.
There are many benefits of making fried eggs in the air fryer. Some of them are:
- Fried eggs are cooked more quickly in an air fryer than in a nonstick pan.
- Air-fried eggs are considered a clean-eating food full of nutrients that everyone loves.
- Air fried eggs don’t stick to the air fryer basket which usually happens with a nonstick pan also.
Recipe: To make fried egg in an air fryer you would need a small bake pan or shallow non-stick stray for one large egg. Preheat the air fryer, put the egg in it, and let it cook for 3-4 minutes at 350°F temperature. When evenly cooked take it out by spatula and enjoy with roasted cherry tomatoes and Thai basil chicken.
Tip: Silicon spatula is recommended to take out the fried egg from the air fryer. If you use a thick material spatula, your egg will be messed up.
Frittata in the Air fryer
Frittata is one of the delicious and favorite breakfast meals of many. You can put anything in your frittata as per your wish. I like to add mushrooms, green bell pepper, and some mozzarella cheese to my frittata.
Recipe: This recipe will need a round cake pan “7×3.5”. Take 6 large eggs and all your desired ingredients and beat them together.
Put them inside an air fryer and let it cook for 10 minutes at 320°F temperature. Take a toothpick to check if the eggs are fully cooked inside making sure there is no watery liquid left in the egg. Take it out and enjoy it with coffee or yogurt.
Tip: Don’t forget to put parchment paper in the cake pan so that it would be easy to take out frittata from it.
To make it easier, Check out the following chart to know about different eggs and their cooking temperature in an air fryer.
| Egg type | Quantity | Cooking temperature |
| Soft boiled eggs | 4 large eggs | 280°F |
| Scrambled eggs | 3 eggs | 300°F |
| Frittata | 6 eggs | 320°F |
FAQS
Will eggs explode in an air fryer?
No, eggs will not explode in the air fryer because there are different cooking temperatures and cooking times for different types of eggs. So, if you follow recipes closely, your eggs would turn out perfect and delicious.
How long can air fryer boiled eggs be stored?
Boiled can be stored in the refrigerator for one week if they are not peeled. Eggs with shells on it protected from any bacteria and germs.
If they are peeled, keep them in a moist and wet towel or cloth above and below the eggs and put them in the refrigerator.
Why Are There Brown Spots On My Air Fryer Eggs?
After cooking, you may detect brown patches on the outside shell of the eggs.
If this happens, it’s because the heating element was not fully cleaned before preparing the eggs, and the brown spots are the result of the air fryer still being a little dirty.
But don’t be bothered by the brown blotches. Because you’re peeling the shell, that component will not be eaten.
Conclusion
In summary:
- You can cook eggs in an air fryer and it turns out more good than frying in oil
- Different types of eggs are cooked at different temperatures in an air fryer.
- There are many benefits of air frying fried eggs as it is cooked more quickly in an air fryer.
- While making Frittata in the air fryer, check it with a toothpick halfway through cooking to make sure there is no watery liquid left.
- Eggs don’t explode in the air fryer if you follow instructions properly.