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Air Fryer Copycat McDonald's Egg McMuffin

Air Fryer Egg McMuffin

3.92 from 12 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

A copycat McDonald's Egg McMuffin made in the air fryer: a tender round egg, Canadian bacon and melty American cheese on a buttery toasted English muffin. Skillet, oven and griddle methods in the notes.

Ingredients 

  • 2 English muffins, split
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 slices Canadian bacon
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 330°F (165°C) for 3 minutes.
  • Spray two ramekins with cooking spray. Crack an egg into each, pierce the yolk with a fork, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Air fry the eggs at 330°F (165°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until the whites are opaque and the yolks are firm. Remove and set aside.
  • Increase the heat to 380°F (195°C). Butter the cut sides of the muffins and place them cut-side up in the basket with the Canadian bacon. Air fry 3 to 4 minutes, until golden.
  • Slide the eggs out of the ramekins. Layer bottom muffin, Canadian bacon, egg and cheese, then add the top.
  • Return to the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 1 minute to melt the cheese.
  • Wrap each sandwich in parchment for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • two 3.5 to 4-inch oven-safe ramekins or silicone egg rings

Notes

  • Skillet: Cook the egg in a greased ring over medium-low with 1 tablespoon water in the pan, covered, 3 to 4 minutes. Brown the Canadian bacon 1 minute per side and toast the muffins in the same pan.
  • Oven: Bake eggs in a greased jumbo muffin tin at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes; toast muffins and warm bacon for the last 5 minutes.
  • Griddle: Cook eggs in rings on a medium-low griddle under a dome with a splash of water, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sausage swap: Use cooked sausage patties in place of the Canadian bacon.
  • Storage: Fridge up to 3 days; freezer up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 320°F (160°C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Air fryers vary, so check early the first time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 989mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 643IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 281mgIron: 2mg