Air Fryer Fried Eggs are perfect when you have a craving for fried eggs but don’t want all of that excess grease. With my easy recipe, enjoy the crispy edges and creamy yolks you know and love without feeling weighed down. So delicious!
Air Fryer Fried Eggs
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day! I’ve been known to make these air fryer fried eggs on many an occasion — I just love how well they come out without the need for a ton of oil.
Wait… can you fry an egg in an air fryer?
Yes! As long as you have the right equipment. First, you need to find a pan that you can use in your air fryer if you have a basket air fryer. If you have an air fryer oven, you can just fry the egg on the tray.
If you have a Power XL, it’s the universal air fryer size. Otherwise, check out these air fryer pans that go right into the basket. Always remember to measure your basket before ordering anything! I also recommend checking to see what you have at home to determine whether it will work or not.
This recipe is one of the most basic things you can make — it’s almost too easy!
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Why You’ll Love Making Fried Egg in Air Fryer
- Simple ingredients: Just 3 main ingredients
- Popular: Kid and family-friendly
- Quick: Ready in under 10 minutes
- Healthy: No excess grease
- Easy: Cooks up effortlessly in the air fryer
- Versatile: Can be served in so many ways!
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Ingredients Needed
Air fryer fried eggs is one of those recipes that is so simple that you truly only need a handful of ingredients to make it. You probably have most (if not all) of them on hand!
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.
- Eggs: I try to do local when I can. Farm fresh is best!
- Olive Oil Spray: You won’t need as much oil as you would if you made these on the stovetop. But, you do need a little to make sure nothing sticks. Use a safe-for-air-fryer oil like olive oil.
- Salt & Black Pepper: The most basic seasonings to highlight the natural flavors in the eggs. You can definitely add more if you’d like! Herby options include dried or fresh oregano, basil, or thyme. Or, if you like spicy food, try cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
How to Make an Air Fryer Fried Egg
Below you’ll find the step-by-step instructions for making fried eggs in air fryer! As you’ll soon see, it’s incredibly easy. Refer to the images if you ever get stuck.
Step 1: Prep the pan
Apply olive oil spray to the air fryer pan so that it’s completely coated.
Step 2: Air fry
Crack the eggs into the pan, then set your air fryer to 370 degrees F. Air fry for 3 minutes, or until the eggs are set the way that you want them.
Step 3: Check for doneness
Remove the pan from the basket and check to see if your air fryer eggs are cooked to your liking. If you like a harder yolk, air fry for 1 more minute. When they’re ready, serve immediately and enjoy!
Remember: Wattage is important when it comes to making a fried egg in air fryer! The higher it is, the less time you’ll need.
How Long To Cook Fried Eggs in Air Fryer
The cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer model and how you like your eggs cooked, but these are some general guidelines.
- Over-Easy Eggs: You know, the ones with a runny yolk! They’re cooked so the yolk remains runny and the top side of the white part becomes crispy — another popular name is Sunny Side Up. 3 minutes is all you’ll need.
- Over-Hard Eggs: Exactly what the name suggests. The yolk is harder, so you’ll need to air fry for longer to fully cook the yolk.
- Over-Medium Eggs: Something in between over-easy and over-hard eggs are over-medium eggs — that perfect place is when the yolk still has a little bit of gooeyness to it, but there are no more liquid whites left in the pan. Play around with the cooking times until you figure out what works!
Air Fryer Fried Eggs Pro Tips
- Egg Types 101: It’s hard to get a great egg these days. Although we can all get eggs at the grocery store, you‘ll get the tastiest results when you use farm-fresh eggs. I like buying local, which means they come from my neighborhood and are laid by happy hens in an environment with plenty of space all around them. Free-range organic eggs are also a great option.
- Don’t Crowd The Pan: Only cook 1 or 2 eggs at a time. It’s important to leave lots of space between each fried egg in air fryer so they cook evenly!
- If you have one, a cast iron pan is best. They cook up your eggs perfectly every time because they retain heat so well. One of my favorites for this recipe is my handy mini cast iron pan. The edges come out amazing.
- Seasoning Tips: Season with some freshly cracked black pepper and salt. You can also add any herbs that you have on hand. They add a lot of flavor!
Fried Egg in Air Fryer FAQs
Absolutely, and this recipe is proof! The air fryer is so much faster than the stovetop too, especially if you have an older range. Sometimes they take forever to heat up. You don’t have to worry about preheating your air fryer here.
Yes, you just need to make sure that you have a pan that will fit in the basket. Or, if you have a larger model air fryer oven, you can cook them directly on the tray.
Yes! Aluminum foil is another option if you can’t find a pan that fits into your basket. Cut it into pieces that are around 4×5 inches each and then shape them into little “pans” for the eggs. Crack them directly into the foil and then follow the recipe as written.
Most definitely. If you leave them in for too long they will become tough and rubbery, or worse — burnt. Set the timer and keep a close eye on them as you go. This air fryer fried egg recipe moves super quickly once you get started, so it’s important to watch the clock!
Serving Suggestions
- Fried Eggs with Toast: This healthy breakfast has protein from the egg whites, fat from the yolk, and carbs from the toast, which will give you energy throughout your day.
- Fried Eggs with Breakfast Potatoes: A great and complete meal. I love my AIR FRYER BREAKFAST POTATOES!
- Serve on Avocado Toast: Place the fried eggs over a piece of toast and top with mashed or sliced avocado!
Storage
Air fryer fried eggs are so easy that I usually just make as many as I know I’ll need. That said, if you do have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Try to eat them within the first few for the best texture.
Reheat in the microwave in 30-second bursts until heated through. I would not suggest reheating them in the air fryer, as they become rubbery.
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Air Fryer Fried Eggs
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grab your air fryer pan, spray it with olive oil, coating the pan.
- Crack the eggs into the pan
- Set your temperature to 370 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Set the timer for 3 minutes
- Take it out and see how it is. Does it need more time, do you like the yolk harder, then just add a minute.
- Remember wattage means something. The higher the wattage, the less time that you will need.
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Jimmy McRae
Great I’m trying to lose weight but love fried eggs so I’ll be having this recipe regularly thank you so much
Emily Rose
I didn’t know there was a difference. Love this info, now I know what it is called whenever I fry an egg. My favorite is sunny side up and eggs over easy. When it is eggs over hard, I pass the yolk to someone else…lol
Samar
Thank you so much for this recipe. I don’t like runny yolks but i can only eat so many hard boiled and scrambled eggs before I need variety and this came out perfect and delicious.
Thomas Dobbs
I’ve been trying to find a way to air fry real eggs forever. Wow, a way that actually works. I’ve had to figure out my ninja air fryer to get my perfect time just as your recipe says. Thank you so much from a type 1 diabetic learning.
Christy
Awesome
Marlene Misra
Yes, wish there was a cookbook for Air fryers. Great ideas esp about eggs
Raquel
Awesome!!
Debbie
New to this page. Looks like a good one. Just learning how to use my Emeril’s air fryer 360 air fryer oven.
Justin
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Debbie Kielwein
My air frying life would be complete if you would publish a cookbook of all your recipes!
Laurie
LOL, Thanks!