Soft-boiled eggs cooked in the air fryer
Who doesn't love enjoying soft-boiled eggs for breakfast? At Ptitchef, we've discovered an incredibly simple way to prepare them to perfection, thanks to our trusty sidekick, the air fryer :-) With this method, there's no more hassle with a pot of boiling water or overcooked eggs... In just a few minutes, you'll have perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs, with a still-runny yolk and a nicely set white—perfect for breakfast or a brunch!
Ingredients
2
Materials
- Air fryer (here, the Ninja Foodi AF300EU dual-compartment 7.6 L air fryer)
- 2 egg cups
- 1 toaster (optional)
Preparation
Preparation1 min
Cook time5 min
Place the eggs in the Air fryer tray.
Start cooking on Air fry mode at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
Dip the eggs in cold water to stop the cooking.
Toast slices of bread, butter them, and cut them into sticks to make toast soldiers! And there you have it—your soft-boiled eggs are ready!
FAQ ❓
How do you make toast soldiers for soft-boiled eggs?
Toast slices of bread, then butter them if you like, using unsalted or semi-salted butter. Cut them into sticks so you can dip them into your soft-boiled eggs.
What should I do if I don't have an egg cup?
You can also use an espresso cup or a shot glass!
Which air fryer did we use?
We used the Ninja Foodi AF300EU dual-compartment 7.6 L air fryer to make this recipe.
Why plunge cooked eggs into cold water?
Plunging freshly cooked eggs into cold or icy water will stop them from cooking further.
Nutrition
for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 196Kcal
- Carbo: 17.4g
- Total fat: 9.7g
- Saturated fat: 4.2g
- Proteins: 9g
- Fibers: 0.9g
- Sugar: 1g
- ProPoints: 5
- SmartPoints: 6
Nutritional information for 1 serving (85g)
Cookware
air fryer
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Juliette HessI have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!
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