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Air Fryer Poached Eggs

Air Fryer Poached Eggs: Quick, Easy, and Delightfully Creamy

Elevate your breakfast with Air Fryer Poached Eggs, ready in just 6 minutes for a nutritious, low-carb start to your day.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 1 egg
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg
  • 1 egg Fresh Egg Cold or room temperature is acceptable.
For Steaming
  • 1.5-2 tablespoons Water Add per ramekin to create steam.
For Greasing
  • Cooking Spray or Oil Any neutral oil or butter is great for preventing sticking.
For Seasoning (Optional)
  • Salt & Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning Optional toppings to personalize.
  • Chili Flakes Optional toppings to personalize.
  • Chopped Parsley/Chives Optional toppings to personalize.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Ramekin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Poached Eggs
  1. Prepare the ramekin by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or neutral oil.
  2. Add 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of water into the greased ramekin to create steam.
  3. Carefully crack one fresh egg into the ramekin, avoiding shell fragments.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place the ramekin in the air fryer basket, ensuring it's centered.
  6. Air fry the egg for 6 to 8 minutes based on your desired yolk consistency.
  7. Remove the ramekin from the air fryer using tongs and allow excess water to drain.
  8. Serve the poached egg immediately, seasoned with salt and pepper, and add optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 0.6gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.6gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 70mgVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Choose fresh eggs for the best flavor and texture. Watch cooking times based on yolk preferences. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently in warm water.

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