🥪 Air Fryer Egg Toast (Egg-in-a-Hole)
⏱ Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 6–8 minutes
Total: ~10 minutes
🍳 Ingredients (1 serving)
1 slice bread (white, whole wheat, sourdough, or brioche)
1 large egg
1 tsp butter or olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional toppings
Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan)
Chili flakes
Chives or green onions
Avocado
Hot sauce
🔥 Equipment
Air fryer
Small glass or cookie cutter
Spoon
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat air fryer
Preheat to 370°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes.Prepare the bread
Cut a hole in the center of the bread (about 2–2½ inches wide).
Lightly butter or oil both sides.
First air-fry (toast base)
Place bread in air fryer basket.
Air fry for 2 minutes (this helps prevent soggy toast).
Add egg
Crack the egg into the center hole.
Season with salt and pepper.
Second air-fry (cook egg)
Air fry at 370°F (190°C):
4 minutes → runny yolk
5–6 minutes → jammy/medium yolk
7–8 minutes → fully cooked yolk
Add toppings (optional)
Sprinkle cheese in the last 1 minute if using.
Serve immediately
Garnish with herbs, chili flakes, or hot sauce.
🌟 Variations
Cheesy Egg Toast: Add cheese around the egg during last minute.
Avocado Egg Toast: Top with mashed avocado after cooking.
Breakfast Sandwich: Use two slices, add cooked bacon or ham.
Garlic Toast: Rub toast with garlic butter before cooking.
❓ Q & A – Common Questions
Q: Why did my egg spill out?
A:
The hole was too large or the bread too thin. Use thicker bread and keep the hole under 2½ inches.
Q: My toast is burnt but the egg is raw. What went wrong?
A:
Your air fryer runs hot. Lower temp to 350°F (175°C) and cook 1–2 minutes longer.
Q: Can I make more than one at a time?
A:
Yes, as long as they fit in a single layer and don’t touch.
Q: Do I need to flip it?
A:
No flipping required. Air circulation cooks it evenly.
Q: Can I use frozen bread?
A:
Yes. Add 1 extra minute to the initial toasting step.
Q: How do I prevent soggy toast?
A:
Always pre-toast the bread for 2 minutes before adding the egg.
Q: Can I use egg whites only?
A:
Yes, but reduce cooking time by about 1 minute.
