Air Fryer Egg Toast
This air fryer egg toast is a quick and satisfying breakfast that feels a little fancy. Golden, crispy, and cheesy, it's a fun way to start your morning.
Equipment
- air fryer
- cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 4 slices Thick-Cut Bread (brioche or sourdough work great)
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped
- 1 pinch Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, press a circle about 3 inches wide into the center of each bread slice to create a well. Push the bread down in the center to form a shallow cup, but do not cut all the way through. You want a nest that will hold the egg.
- Spread the softened butter evenly on the top surface and edges of each bread slice. This helps the toast crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 340 degrees F for 2 minutes.
- Place the bread slices in the air fryer basket. Carefully crack one egg into the center well of each slice. Season the eggs with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Cook at 340 degrees F for 5 to 6 minutes. At this point the whites should be mostly set. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese around the edges of each toast.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the egg whites are fully set. For a runny yolk, pull them at 2 minutes. For a firmer yolk, go the full 3 minutes.
- Carefully remove the egg toasts from the air fryer, top with fresh chives, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 14gFat: 13g
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