Soft and waxy cooked eggs from the air fryer with chives on breakfast plates
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Air Fryer Eggs

The eggs come directly from the refrigerator into the cold air fryer. At 135 °C, the cooking temperature can be controlled over time; an ice water bath prevents unnecessary cooking afterwards.

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Total time 20 min
Calories 160 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Prepare breakfast eggs without cooking pot

The method is practical if the stove is occupied or if several components are to be completed at the same time. Since air flow and temperature control vary significantly depending on the model, you should test an egg and record your personal time on the first attempt.

Breakfast Air Fryer Recipes

Recipe

Air Fryer Eggs

Breakfast eggs from the air fryer: with time windows for soft, waxy or solid yolks and cold water to stop the cooking process.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Preparing a water bath

    Provide a bowl of cold water and ice cubes. Leave the eggs in the refrigerator until they are placed.

  2. 2

    Place eggs

    Carefully place the cold eggs in the cold basket with a little distance. Do not preheat and do not use damaged eggs.

  3. 3

    Cook at low temperature

    Set air fryer to 135 °C. For a soft dotter, first schedule for 9 minutes, for a waxy dotter for 11 to 12 minutes and for solid eggs for 14 to 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Test Gargrad

    On the first passage, remove an egg at the lower end of the desired time window, deter and open it. If necessary, continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cool immediately

    Place ready eggs with a plier in the ice water and let cool for at least 5 minutes, which will stop the further cooking.

  6. 6

    Serving

    Open eggs or in a cup and serve with salt, pepper and chives to taste.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air Fryer Eggs

Record your own device time

Already ten degrees or a very strong airflow change the dotter. After a test run you know the right time for egg size and device.

Direct into the ice water

Without rapid cooling, the yolk continues to cook. This is especially noticeable with soft and soft eggs.

Control shells

Do not use eggs with visible cracks. Should burst an egg in the basket, let the device cool and clean according to manufacturer's specification.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Chop solid eggs coarsely and mix with yoghurt, mustard, chives, salt and pepper. Serve on roasted wholemeal bread.

Season the bellows with smoked paprika, sea salt and a few drops of olive oil.

Nutrition per serving

160kcal
1.0 gCarbohydrates
13.0 gProtein
11.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air Fryer Eggs

Yes. The hot air warms the egg through the shell. The consistency resembles a boiled egg, but the exact time depends more on the device.

This can be superficial traces through the hot air stream. As long as the shell remains intact, it does not affect the interior.

Intact eggs rarely burst at moderate temperature, it cannot be excluded. Do not use eggs with cracks and do not set the temperature unnecessarily high.

No. This recipe is specifically calculated for the cold start. With a preheated device, the eggs would cook faster.

Very fresh eggs can often be peeled harder. The thorough cooling in the ice water helps; then peel under little running water.