Tasty Air Fryer Egg Toast

Making Air Fryer Egg Toast is about as easy as breakfast gets. You’ll have hot, crispy bread with a perfectly baked egg smack in the center in under ten minutes. When the morning is wild and everyone’s starving for something cozy and filling, this is my secret weapon. Best of all, you skip messing up any pans.

The first time I whipped this up, my fridge was almost empty. These days my youngest rolls out of bed every Saturday asking for egg toast. It’s our family’s weekend favorite now.

Delicious Ingredients

• Cheese: Totally optional, but tossing on some mozzarella or cheddar takes it up a notch. Bonus points for shredding your own for max melty goodness.
• Pepper: Go for freshly cracked black for extra pop with your eggs.
• Salt: A small sprinkle brings out all the flavor. Fine sea salt spreads best.
• Butter or spray: Softened butter makes spreading super easy and delivers tons of crunch and taste. Cooking spray is the lighter swap.
• Large eggs: Grab the freshest ones for that bright yolk and a smoother baked texture.
• Bread slices: Pick thick slices like Texas toast or brioche for fluffiness and sturdiness. Fresh bakery bread is the winner here.

Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Serve It Up:

Once cooked, gently move each piece using a spatula and dish it out while it’s still crisp and piping hot.

Cheese On Top:

If melty cheese is your jam, pop the basket open two minutes before the end. Sprinkle cheese, close it up, and let it finish melting.

Air Fry:

Set bread pieces in your basket (parchment paper helps for easy cleanup). Cook for four to seven minutes—if you like the yolk runny, go shorter; want it firmer, leave it longer. Different air fryers cook a bit different, so peek at five minutes on your first go.

Time To Season:

Dust salt and pepper over each egg, and if you’re feeling wild, try a pinch of smoked paprika or chives.

Add Eggs:

Crack your egg (do it in a bowl first if you're worried about shells!) and drop it right into the bread nest. Be sure the well in your bread is deep so the egg doesn’t spill over.

Bread Prep:

Coat both sides with butter for lots of flavor and crunch, or use a spray if you want it lighter. Push down the middle with the back of a cup to make a deep well, but don’t tear the bread—this is for holding the egg in place.

Get The Air Fryer Hot:

Let the air fryer heat to 350°F for about three minutes before starting—this makes the bread extra crispy right away.

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Extra cheese is a must in my house. Sometimes we press the bread so deep that the yolk gets covered in a layer of gooey cheese. It’s so satisfying when you dig in and the golden yolk runs out under all that melty cheese.

Easy Storage Hacks

Let leftovers cool all the way before storing in a sealed container. Fridge them and use them up in a couple of days for top flavor. Warm them back up in the air fryer for two or three minutes at 320°F. Planning to freeze? Stack with parchment between, freeze for up to a month, then just thaw and crisp up again in the air fryer.

Swap-Out Ideas

Using thin sandwich bread? Just press the center down more and check sooner since they cook quicker. Out of butter? Brush on olive oil. Your cheese options are wide open—use anything melty like Monterey Jack or even goat cheese for a change. Toss on extras like chopped greens or a spoonful of salsa to liven it up.

Serving Up Fun

Have a piece with fruit or leafy greens for a chill breakfast. When you have guests, lay out a DIY toast bar so everyone picks their toppings. Try a squirt of hot sauce or a sprinkle of lemon zest for a fresh kick.

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A Little Backstory

Egg toast pops up all over the place—sometimes you’ll hear it called egg in a hole or toad in a hole at diners. Air frying is just the next cool spin for getting crispy edges without waiting around. I love how old-school foods stick around but get new life with fun gadgets.

Recipe FAQs

→ What bread works best for egg toast?

Go for big slices like Texas toast or brioche—they’ll hold the eggs and get super crunchy in the air fryer.

→ How long should I air fry the egg toast?

Shoot for 4 to 7 minutes at 350°F. Less time if you like the yolk runny, more if you want it cooked through.

→ Can I add cheese to air fryer egg toast?

For sure! Just toss some shredded cheese on top in the last minute or two so it gets all melty.

→ How do I keep the egg from leaking off the bread?

Make a deep enough dip in the slice so the egg chills right in the middle and doesn’t spill out.

→ Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

Give the air fryer a couple minutes to heat up—this way, the toast gets crunchier and cooks evenly.

→ What toppings can I add?

Add avocado, a sprinkle of herbs, or a splash of hot sauce—whatever you like to jazz it up.