Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs (Soft, Fluffy, and Foolproof in 7 Minutes)
Description
Soft, fluffy, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs in the air fryer in under 7 minutes. The 300°F method with timed stirs gives you tender curds every time — no rubbery edges, no babysitting.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk, or half-and-half. optional
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the butter in a small oven-safe pan (a 6-inch round cake pan works perfectly). Set the pan inside your air fryer basket and preheat at 300°F for 1 minute, until the butter is melted.
- While the butter melts, crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the milk (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously for at least 20 seconds, until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy.
- Open the basket, swirl the melted butter to coat the pan, and pour in the eggs. Close the basket and cook at 300°F for 2 minutes.
- Open the basket and gently stir the eggs with a silicone spatula, pushing the set edges toward the center. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir again, breaking up any remaining set patches. Cook for a final 1 to 2 minutes, until the eggs are just set but still look slightly soft and glossy.
- Remove from the air fryer immediately — the residual heat will finish cooking them. Serve right away.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Notes
- For 2 eggs (single serving), reduce cook time to 4 to 5 minutes total.
- For 6 eggs, increase to 7 to 8 minutes and add a third stir.
- For 8 eggs, increase to 9 to 10 minutes and stir every 2 minutes.
- Add cheese, cooked meat, or sautéed vegetables at the 2-minute mark, not at the start.
- Add fresh herbs after cooking, off the heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 388mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 728IUCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg