My Air Fryer Poached Eggs come out perfect with next to no effort every time. No more worrying about keeping a close eye on your stovetop and constant stirring — simply prep the eggs, air fry, and dig in. So easy with the air fryer!
Air Fryer Poached Eggs
If you’ve already made poached eggs on your stovetop, you know just how much timing and concentration you have to put into them. First, you need to get the water to the perfect temperature, and then… don’t even think about stepping away from the pot as they cook.
With the air fryer, you’ll get perfectly cooked eggs with tender whites and creamy yolks in just a few minutes. I love making air fryer poached eggs on busy mornings when I don’t have a lot of time but still want to feed my family something wholesome and delicious.
So, whether you need a quick breakfast too, or want to upgrade your brunch spread on a leisurely weekend, this easy air fryer recipe is about to become your new go-to.
If you’re looking for even more Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes, some of my favorites include AIR FRYER SPAM, AIR FRYER HAM AND CHEESE OMELETTE, AIR FRYER BREAKFAST COOKIES, AIR FRYER MUESLI, AIR FRYER PANCAKE CEREAL, and AIR FRYER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE!
Why You’ll Love Making Poached Eggs in Air Fryer
- So quick and easy
- Perfectly poached results every time
- Super simple cleanup
- Enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or a snack
- A healthier alternative to frying!
Ingredients Needed to Poach Eggs in Air Fryer
You only need 3 main ingredients to make air fryer poached eggs. Hey, I told you this was an easy 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.
- Extra Large Eggs: I like using extra large eggs to get the most bang for my buck. Whichever ones you choose, make sure they’re high-quality and fresh! Bonus points if they’re local.
- Cooking Spray or Oil: A light coating of cooking spray or oil helps keep the eggs from sticking to your ramekins. It also makes removing them once they’re cooked a lot easier.
- Seasonings: Just simple salt and pepper to taste. If you want to add more flavor after you poach eggs in air fryer, go for it! I love spicy food, so I’ll sometimes add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Water: You’ll add just a touch of water to each ramekin.
How to Make Air Fryer Poached Eggs
Below you’ll find the simple, step-by-step instructions needed to make poached eggs in air fryer. Remember to refer to the images if you get stuck!
Step 1: Recipe prep
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Spray the ramekins with cooking spray and crack in your eggs. Add about 2 tablespoons of water to each ramekin.
Step 2: Air fry
Place the ramekins into the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 360 degrees F. Air fry for 4-5 minutes.
Step 3: Remove from air fryer and serve
When your air fryer poached eggs are finished cooking, use a small rubber spatula to remove them from the ramekins.
Serve on an English muffin and top with hollandaise sauce. Or, simply season to taste and serve with bacon and hash browns!
Poached Egg in Air Fryer Pro Tips
- Fresh Eggs: Make sure you use fresh eggs for the best results. Older eggs may have a weaker yolk and are more likely to break during cooking!
- Preheat: While technically optional, preheating your air fryer before adding the eggs will help them cook up a few minutes faster.
- Use the right equipment: Ramekins, silicone olds, or a muffin tin would all work to get that poached egg look, shape, and feel. I personally love these 4-ounce ramekins.
- Don’t skip the water bath: Adding a small amount of water to each ramekin will create steam, which helps in the poaching process and prevents the eggs from drying out. But… don’t add too much water either. It should just cover the bottom of the eggs.
- Check for Doneness: Keep an eye on each poached egg in air fryer towards the end of the cooking time. Adjust as needed based on your preference for extra runny or more solid yolks. Remember, every air fryer is slightly different so your eggs may need more (or less) time!
- Remove Gently: Be careful as you pull the poached eggs from air fryer and ramekins so they don’t break.
- A slotted spoon is your friend: And makes carefully removing the eggs from the ramekins so much easier! It also does double duty by protecting your fingers and draining any excess water at the same time.
- Season Before Serving: For added flavor, season with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices before serving.
How to Serve Poached Eggs From Air Fryer
- Eggs Benedict: Serve on toasted English muffins or bagels, topped with Canadian bacon or smoked salmon, and drizzled with hollandaise sauce.
- Avocado Toast: Spread mashed avocado on whole-grain toast and top with an egg, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Breakfast Salad: Add the eggs to a bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and avocado.
- Grain Bowls: Layer on top of cooked quinoa or brown rice with sautéed vegetables and sliced avocado.
- Soup: Add to a bowl of hot soup such as ramen, pho, or miso soup.
- Burger or Sandwich: Use to top a burger or sandwich for extra protein.
- Pasta: Toss with cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, and Parmesan cheese.
- Breakfast Tacos: Add to warm corn tortillas with black beans, salsa, and avocado slices.
Storage
Poached eggs in air fryer are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat them gently in warm water in the microwave or briefly in the air fryer before serving.
Poached Eggs in Air Fryer FAQs
Yes, you can. To prevent them from spreading and becoming one giant egg, make sure to use individual ramekins or silicone molds.
The cooking time can vary depending on the desired level of doneness and the specific model of your air fryer. Generally, it takes about 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees F.
While you do need to use vinegar to make poached eggs on the stovetop, it’s not necessary for this air fryer recipe!
You don’t need to worry about that here as the eggs don’t even touch the air fryer basket! That said, add some nonstick cooking spray to the ramekins, muffin tins, or silicone molds to prevent sticking.
Eggs will begin to poach around 180 degrees F — important information if you’re making them on the stovetop! You don’t need to worry about taking the water’s temperature here… the air fryer takes out all of the guesswork.
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Air Fryer Poached Eggs
Description
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 8 tablespoons water
- salt & black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. (This is optional, cook time may take 1-2 minutes longer if you do not preheat the air fryer)
- Spray your ramekins with cooking spray, and then crack one egg per ramekin into it. Add about 2 tablespoons of water into the ramekin. Set the ramekins into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 360 degrees F, air fryer setting for 4 to 5 minutes.
- When the eggs finish cooking, use a small spatula to lift the egg from any remaining water.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Muffin Tin or Small Ramekins
Nutrition
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Cecelia
Thank you for the great recipes!
Cecelia
Recipes are great!
Pete
Just tried this and really impressed. Thank you
Scott
The easiest poached eggs I ever had and it’s fast