⭐ AIR FRYER POACHED EGGS (EASY METHOD)
Yes — you can poach eggs in an air fryer using small ramekins or silicone cups!
Ingredients (per 2 eggs)
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2 large eggs
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Cooking spray or a little oil (optional)
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Hot water (enough to fill ramekins halfway)
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Pinch of salt (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer
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Set to 200°C / 390°F for 3 minutes.
2. Prepare your ramekins
Use small heat-safe ramekins or silicone egg cups.
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Lightly oil the bottom.
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Add 3–4 tablespoons of hot water to each.
3. Crack in the eggs
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Gently crack one egg into each ramekin.
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Keep the yolk intact.
4. Air fry
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Place ramekins in the air fryer basket.
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Cook at 180°C / 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
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5 minutes = soft, runny yolk
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6 minutes = medium
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7 minutes = firmer whites, jammy yolk
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5. Remove and drain
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Lift ramekins carefully (they’re hot!).
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Use a slotted spoon to pull out the poached eggs.
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Drain on kitchen paper.
6. Serve
Just like in your photo — on toast or with bacon.
They pair especially well with:
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Bacon rashers
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Buttered toast
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Sriracha or ketchup
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Avocado slices
🧂 BONUS: AIR FRYER BACON
If you want the same setup as your picture:
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Lay bacon strips in the basket.
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Air fry at 200°C / 390°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway if needed.
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Place poached eggs on top.
❓ Q&A / Troubleshooting
Q: Why do my poached eggs come out rubbery?
A: They’re overcooked — reduce time to 5–5.5 minutes.
Air fryers vary, so find the sweet spot for yours.
Q: My whites are still runny. How do I fix this?
A: Increase cook time by 30–60 seconds.
Also check:
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Did you add hot water? Cold water slows the cooking.
Q: Do I need vinegar like traditional poaching?
A: No — vinegar isn’t needed because the ramekin keeps the egg contained.
Q: Can I do multiple eggs at once?
A: Yes, but each egg needs its own ramekin or cup.
They can all cook together in the basket.
Q: Can I poach eggs without ramekins?
A: Not recommended — the egg will run everywhere in the basket.
You need something to hold the water and egg.
Q: Can I make hard-poached eggs?
A: Yes — cook for 8–9 minutes.
Q: Why is the top of my egg dull or wrinkly?
A: If your air fryer has strong top heat, cover ramekins lightly with foil.
This stops the yolk from forming a dry skin.
🔧 Optional Variations
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Garlic butter poached eggs: add ½ tsp garlic butter to the hot water
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Herbed eggs: sprinkle parsley or chives
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Creamy eggs: add 1 tbsp milk to the ramekin mixture before cooking