Air Fryer Baked Eggs (Easy, Keto-Friendly — Ready in 10 Minutes!)

Learn how to bake eggs in the air fryer. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized with various ingredients to suit any taste. You’ll elevate your breakfast game with this Air Fried Baked Eggs recipe! 🍳✨ 

Air fryer baked eggs are the easiest, most hands-off egg recipe you can make. You crack the eggs into a ramekin, set the air fryer, and 8–10 minutes later you have perfectly cooked eggs with golden edges, a set white, and a yolk exactly the way you like it — runny, jammy, or fully set. No stove to watch, no grease splatter, no timing stress.

This recipe is naturally keto and low-carb with just 1 gram of carbs per serving, making it one of the best air fryer breakfast options for anyone following a ketogenic, low-carb, or Whole30 lifestyle. And with 7 flavor variations below, it never gets boring.

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE, AIR FRYER APPLE CHEDDAR BACON SCONES, and AIR FRYER BARN YARD BUSTER WRAP.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Ready in 10 minutes with almost no hands-on time
• Perfectly customizable yolk — runny, jammy, or firm
• Naturally keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and Whole30-friendly
• Only 1g of carbs per serving, ~140 calories for 2 eggs
• No pan to scrub — just rinse the ramekin
• Works for one person or a crowd using multiple ramekins
• Perfect for meal prep — cook a batch for the week

What Are Baked Eggs?

Baked eggs (also called shirred eggs) are eggs cracked into a greased dish and cooked in an oven or air fryer until the whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your preferred doneness. Unlike fried eggs, there is no flipping required. Unlike scrambled eggs, the yolk stays intact. You get a beautiful, restaurant-style egg that is simple enough for a Tuesday morning and impressive enough for weekend brunch.

The air fryer version is faster than the oven by about 10–15 minutes and produces the same creamy, tender result with less preheating time and less energy used.

What You Need

• Large eggs: Protein-rich base for soft baked texture
• Butter or cooking spray: Prevents sticking and adds richness
• Salt and black pepper: Simple seasoning enhancing natural flavor
• Fresh herbs (optional): Adds brightness and fresh aromatic finish
• Cheese (optional): Melts into creamy, savory, rich topping
• Hot sauce (optional): Adds heat and bold flavor kick
• Heavy cream (optional): Creates extra creamy, custard-like egg texture

Equipment needed:

• An air fryer (any basket or tray model)
• 1–2 oven-safe ramekins (4–5 inch diameter), silicone molds, or mini cake pans

Pro Tip: Use butter instead of cooking spray. Butter prevents sticking better than spray, adds rich flavor, and helps the egg white develop slightly golden edges. Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in the ramekin for 60 seconds before adding the egg.

Best Containers for Air Fryer Baked Eggs

The container you use matters — here is what works best:

Container	Size	Pros	Notes
Ceramic ramekin	4–5 inch	Best heat retention, even cooking	Let warm to room temp first
Silicone mold	Any	Non-stick, easy removal	May cook slightly faster
Mini cake pan (metal)	4 inch	Fastest cooking, crispy edges	Requires good greasing
Oven-safe glass dish	4–5 inch	Works well, common in most kitchens	Avoid sudden temp changes
Muffin tin	Standard	Great for batch cooking 4–6 at once	Shorter cook time — check at 6 min

Important: Never use plastic containers in the air fryer — they will melt. Always check that your container is labeled oven-safe before using.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 300–330°F for 3 minutes. Lower temperature is the key to perfectly baked eggs. At 300–330°F the whites set gently without becoming rubbery and the yolk has time to reach your preferred doneness without overcooking. Higher temperatures cook the whites too fast and leave the center undercooked.

Step 2: Butter and prepare the ramekin. Place 1 teaspoon of butter in your ramekin and put it in the air fryer for 60 seconds to melt and coat the bottom. Swirl to coat the sides. This prevents sticking and gives the egg a beautiful golden edge. Alternatively, coat liberally with non-aerosol cooking spray.

Step 3: Crack the eggs into the ramekin. Crack each egg into a small cup or bowl first, then gently slide into the ramekin. This prevents broken yolks — if a yolk breaks in the cup, you can discard it without wasting your whole ramekin prep. Season with salt and black pepper. Add a tablespoon of heavy cream around the edge for extra richness if desired.

Step 4: Air fry at 300–330°F for 8–12 minutes. Place the ramekin in the basket. Cook without opening the basket until the last 2 minutes — peeking releases heat and can cause uneven cooking. Check at the 8-minute mark for soft yolks. See the doneness chart below for exact times.

Step 5: Remove carefully and serve immediately. Use oven mitts — the ramekin will be very hot. Run a thin spatula or butter knife around the edge to loosen, then either serve directly in the ramekin or slide onto a plate. Garnish and serve immediately.

Air Fryer Baked Egg Doneness Chart

Yolk Style	Temp	Time	What It Looks Like
Very runny (soft)	300°F	6–7 min	White just barely set, yolk completely liquid
Runny (over easy style)	300°F	7–8 min	White fully set, yolk runny and bright
Jammy	315°F	8–9 min	White firm, yolk slightly thickened at edges
Medium (slightly soft center)	315°F	9–10 min	White fully set, yolk mostly set with soft center
Hard (fully set yolk)	330°F	11–13 min	White and yolk both completely firm

Every air fryer is different — check at the low end of the time range the first time you make these. Once you know your model, you will nail it every time.

7 Flavor Variations

• Classic Butter and Herb Butter base + salt + pepper + fresh chives or parsley on top after cooking. Simple, perfect.
• Mediterranean Layer a tablespoon of chopped spinach and diced cherry tomatoes in the ramekin before adding the egg. Top with crumbled feta and dried oregano after cooking. Air fry at 300°F for 9–10 minutes.
• Bacon and Cheddar Press crumbled cooked bacon into the butter base before cracking the egg on top. Add shredded cheddar in the last 2 minutes of cooking to melt. Classic and indulgent.
• Spicy Shakshuka Style Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara or crushed tomatoes into the ramekin, add a pinch of cumin and smoked paprika, then crack the egg on top. Air fry at 315°F for 10–11 minutes. Top with fresh parsley.
• Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread 1 teaspoon of pesto on the bottom of the buttered ramekin. Add 2 sliced sun-dried tomatoes, crack the egg on top, and finish with fresh basil after cooking. Rich and herby.
• Ham and Gruyère Line the ramekin with a thin slice of deli ham, crack the egg on top, and add a tablespoon of shredded Gruyère. Air fry at 300°F for 9 minutes. The ham crisps slightly around the edges.
• Keto Everything Bagel Butter the ramekin, crack the egg in, sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning, and top with a tablespoon of cream cheese after cooking. All the flavor of a bagel with zero carbs.

Meal Prep Guide

Air fryer baked eggs are ideal for meal prep:

• Batch cooking: Use a muffin tin that fits your air fryer to cook 4–6 portions at once at 300°F for 8–10 minutes. Cook to medium or hard doneness for best reheating results — very soft yolks become watery when reheated.
• Storage: Let cool completely. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes. Microwave works but can make the white slightly rubbery — the air fryer is the better option.
• Freezing: Cooked baked eggs can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap individually in parchment, then place in a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen at 320°F for 6–8 minutes.

What to Serve With Air Fryer Baked Eggs

Classic keto breakfast:

• Air Fryer Twisted Bacon
• Air Fryer Sausage Links
• Sliced avocado with sea salt
• Keto toast or cloud bread

Brunch spread:

• Smoked salmon with capers and cream cheese
• Air Fryer Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash (for non-keto guests)
• Fresh fruit platter

Serving directly from the ramekin: Present each ramekin on a small plate with a piece of crusty bread or keto bread for dipping. A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and red pepper flakes right at the table is a beautiful finishing touch.

Storage and Reheating

Storage: Cool completely before storing. Refrigerate in the ramekin covered with plastic wrap, or slide out and store in an airtight container. Keep up to 3 days.

Reheating: Air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes is best. Microwave on 50% power for 30-second increments until just warmed through — full power overcooks the yolk.

Make ahead: For meal prep, cook to medium doneness (yolk mostly set). This reheats best without the yolk becoming chalky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature for baked eggs in the air fryer? 300–330°F. Lower than most air fryer recipes — eggs need gentle heat to cook evenly from white to yolk without the white becoming rubbery before the yolk sets. Use 300°F for soft to medium yolks, 315–330°F for firmer yolks. Always preheat the air fryer before adding the ramekin.

How long to cook baked eggs in the air fryer? 6–7 minutes for very soft yolks, 8–9 minutes for runny jammy yolks, 10–11 minutes for medium, and 12–13 minutes for fully set hard yolks — all at 300–330°F. Check at the low end of the time range the first time to calibrate for your specific air fryer model.

What containers can I use for air fryer baked eggs? Ceramic ramekins (4–5 inch), silicone molds, mini metal cake pans, or any oven-safe glass dish that fits in your basket. Never use plastic — it will melt. Ceramic ramekins give the best heat distribution. Let cold ceramic ramekins sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before air frying to avoid thermal shock.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer for baked eggs? Yes. Preheating for 3 minutes ensures the eggs start cooking immediately and evenly from the moment they go in. Without preheating, the eggs warm up slowly and can cook unevenly — rubbery whites with an undercooked yolk center.

Why are my air fryer baked eggs rubbery? Almost always caused by too high a temperature or too long a cooking time. Eggs go from perfect to overcooked in under 60 seconds. Stick to 300–330°F, check at the minimum time, and pull the ramekin the moment the whites are just set. They continue cooking from residual ramekin heat for 1–2 minutes after removal.

Can I add toppings before cooking? Yes — sturdy toppings like diced vegetables, cooked bacon, and spinach can go in before the egg. Cheese should be added in the last 2 minutes. Fresh herbs, sliced avocado, and sauces always go on after cooking.

Is this recipe actually keto? Yes — 2 large eggs contain approximately 1g of total carbohydrates and 12g of protein, making them one of the most keto-friendly foods available. All the keto-friendly topping variations listed above keep the recipe under 2g net carbs per serving. This recipe is also gluten-free, Whole30-compliant, and paleo.

Can I cook baked eggs without a ramekin? Yes — a small oven-safe glass bowl, mini loaf pan, or silicone muffin cup all work. The key is using a container with some depth so the egg white stays contained around the yolk. Avoid very flat or wide pans — the egg will spread too thin and overcook before the yolk is ready.

Can I make multiple servings at once? Yes — use a muffin tin or multiple ramekins arranged in the air fryer basket. Most 5–6 quart air fryers fit 4 ramekins or a standard muffin tin with 6 wells. Cook times are the same regardless of quantity, as long as there is space between ramekins for air to circulate.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs
• Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs
• Air Fryer Fried Eggs
• Air Fryer French Toast Casserole
• Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwiches

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