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Baked Avocado Egg (Air Fryer Recipe)

Name: Baked Avocado Egg (Air Fryer Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 large avocado; 2 large eggs; salt & pepper to taste

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: January 2, 2020

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Learn how to make my baked Avocado Egg Air Fryer recipe! Avocados are the perfect vessel for baked eggs. With only a handful of main ingredients required, breakfast just got a whole lot easier… and delicious!

Avocado Egg Air Fryer Recipe

These baked stuffed avocados are a great breakfast idea. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also keto and low-carb-friendly. Enjoying an air fryer avocado egg is the perfect way to get your morning started!

When air fried, the avocado becomes wonderfully creamy, and the eggs bake up in just about 10 minutes. Once you prep the ‘cados, your air fryer does all of the work. It’s perfect for busy mornings when you don’t have much time to think about breakfast.

Full of healthy fats, my avocado egg air fryer recipe is super wholesome too!

If you’re looking for even more Air Fryer Breakfast Ideas, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER APPLE CHEDDAR BACON SCONES, AIR FRYER GLAZED PUMPKIN SCONES, AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA, and BREAKFAST POTATOES IN THE AIR FRYER.

Why You’ll Love My Egg in Avocado in Air Fryer Recipe

Healthy breakfast option
Protein-rich
So easy to make
Customizable
Satisfying and filling

Ingredients Needed to Make an Air Fryer Avocado Egg

Like most of my air fryer egg recipes, you only need a handful of ingredients to make an egg in avocado in the air fryer.

closeup: avocado halves, shredded cheddar, and raw eggs for my egg in avocado air fryer recipe

For complete ingredients and quantities, as well as the nutritional information, keep on scrolling until you get to the bottom with a printable recipe card.

Avocados: Perfect for holding baked eggs! They get nice and creamy when air fried. Be sure to choose ones that aren’t rock hard to the touch — you want ripe avocados for this recipe.
Eggs: The filling! Eggs add protein and make the dish more substantial.
Salt and Pepper: Bring out the natural flavors of the avocados and eggs. You can add more seasonings if you’d like… I am partial to ground cumin or smoked paprika.
Optional Toppings: Feel free to customize your egg in avocado air fryer recipe with your favorite toppings! Cheese, bacon, and more herbs are just a few ideas. My kids love cheese — nothing is better than melted cheese over eggs, as shown in the images. You can use traditional cheddar, feta, or grated Parmesan.

How to Air Fry Avocado Eggs

Below are the step-by-step directions to follow along as you make my avocado egg air fryer recipe. Be sure to refer to the images if you get stuck!

closeup: a cracked egg with a yolk in a white ramekin for air fryer avocado egg

Step 1: Prep the avocado

Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.

closeup: a raw egg cracked into an avocado half that is sitting on a white ramekin

Step 2: Add the egg

Carefully break the egg directly into the hole in the avocado. Depending on the size of the pit, you may need to make the hole bigger with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper, then add any cheese or other toppings.

closeup: shredded cheese and seasonings on top of an avocado egg in air fryer before cooking

Step 3: Air fry

Set your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place each avocado egg in the air fryer basket on top of a small ramekin and air fry for 9 minutes.

closeup: avocado egg in the air fryer with cheese and seasonings on top before air frying

Step 4: Check for doneness

Start checking for doneness around the 5-minute mark — your air fryer avocado egg will go from baked to hot mess very quickly. Remove from the basket when golden brown and creamy, and the cheese is melted (if using). Add more seasonings if needed.

I usually serve this with toast for my kids so they can dunk the eggs in the egg yolk. Enjoy!

Avocado Egg in Air Fryer Pro Tips

Choose a Ripe Avocado: This is so important I have to mention it twice! Ripe avocados will be slightly soft to the touch with dark yellow or green skin. Skip ones that are too hard or too soft.
When you remove the pit, be careful not to pierce the skin. This way, no egg leaks out while they cook.
Crack Gently: You don’t want to break that yolk! If you’re worried about your egg-cracking skills, you can always crack them in a small bowl first before adding to the avocado.
Use Ramekins: I usually position each avocado half on top of a small ramekin — this allows the hot air to circulate evenly around them as they cook. It also prevents tipping and will catch any toppings that falls off.
Check the eggs frequently since each air fryer is slightly different. For the best results, check for doneness after around 5 minutes and remove them when they are set.
Egg Allergy: If you’re allergic to eggs, you can use an egg substitute and pour it in. The recipe will work the same way.
More Topping Ideas: Fresh tomatoes, a dash of hot sauce, fresh herbs, bacon crumbles, sausage bits, or a dollop of sour cream would all taste great!

extreme closeup: melted cheese and seasonings on top of an egg in avocado from air fryer

Avocado Egg Air Fryer FAQs

Can you cook an avocado in an air fryer?

Absolutely! This egg in avocado air fryer recipe is proof.

How do I keep the avocado from browning?

All avocados will brown slightly when cut. You can keep them from going too brown by squeezing some lemon juice on top before you add the eggs.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

For best results, I would make these as a fresh batch every time you crave them because the avocado will get brown and the eggs will end up hard. If you do want to prep everything and store it in the refrigerator, that would be a great time-saver. That said, I would wait to air fry the avocado eggs until you are ready to eat them.

How to store leftovers?

As mentioned above, I typically only make as many as I know will get eaten as this avocado egg air fryer recipe is best enjoyed fresh. That said, if you do have one or two left over, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days. I recommend reheating in the air fryer at 300 degrees F for a few minutes for the best texture.

closeup: air fryer avocado egg with cheese and seasonings before air frying

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