Follow along as I show you my easy method for how to fry eggs in an air fryer.
Step away from the stovetop with this fast and cool cooking method.
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Can over-easy eggs be made in an air fryer?
I believe so, yes.
Just make sure you keep your temperature low (350 degrees) and check on your egg pretty consistently while it’s cooking until your desired doneness is achieved.
How long does it take to make a fried egg in the air fryer?
For over-hard fried eggs, I cooked mine for approximately 8 minutes with no flipping required.
For cooking over-easy eggs, the cooking time will be less.
Can I use oil instead of butter to fry eggs? If so, what type of oil is best?
Yes! Using oil is a great option for frying eggs.
My favorite oil of choice for making fried eggs is a good quality olive oil.
Other good oil choices for frying eggs is avocado oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, and don’t forget the ever-popular bacon grease!
What type of aluminum pan works best in an air fryer?
I like lightweight disposable ones.
They can be bent (if needed) to conform to the shape of your particular air fryer.
They can also be washed (if desired) and reused, time and again. Or, they can be disposed of after use. Your call.
What other types of foods can be made in an air fryer?
So glad you asked!!
I’ve started a brand new series of videos on my Kudos Kitchen YouTube channel for just this subject. I call it “Can That Be Made In An Air Fryer?!!”
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Want to make more egg recipes in the air fryer? Check out my most recent recipe for Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs (pictured below)
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Follow along as I show you my easy method for how to fry eggs in an air fryer. Step away from the stovetop with this fast and cool cooking method.
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Fried Eggs for the Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add a small aluminum pan to the basket of an air fryer.
- Add the butter and heat at 350-degrees (Fahrenheit) to melt (approximately 1 minute)
- Crack both eggs into the aluminum pan.
- Return to the air fryer and cook at 325-degrees until your desired doneness. **Note – for over-hard eggs, this take approximately 8 minutes but each air fryer will vary.
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Nutrition
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Philip
Friday 28th of May 2021
Love it! Especially helpful if you’re hungry, lazy and love to eat food without any effort. Keep it up
Renée
Friday 28th of May 2021
I do love to eat food without any effort. It's a new favorite pastime of mine. Thanks for noticing. Have a delicious day, Philip. Renee
Celia George
Wednesday 24th of March 2021
Oh, my gosh - thank you for this incredible method of frying eggs - yes, because each machine is different, you will have to get your exact doneness by trial and error - and by pausing your air fryer to check on the doneness. But this method works - THANKS AGAIN!
Renée
Wednesday 24th of March 2021
You are more than welcome, Celia!! I'm thrilled that you found this post helpful. Thanks so much for the five-star rating and wonderful comment. That means the world to me. Take good care, and have a great day! Renee
Clancy
Sunday 21st of February 2021
I’m stuck on how long to air fry the eggs. While you say 8 minutes is for hard, what if I’m looking for the eggs to be soft...fried on the bottom with a runny yolk? Looking at your cooked eggs photos and those personally are too cooked for my tastes. Any time range would be appreciated. Thank you.
Clancy
Friday 28th of May 2021
@Renée, you are such a smart chef, Renee! When I read your suggestion of cooking by trial and error, I decided to take your advice and cooked for 6 minutes and they could not been a tiny bit harder for my taste. Did the 6.5 minutes and perfect! Those who like a yolk that runs with a prick if a fork try 6.5. The bottoms are fried but not crusty. Thank you so much for your recipe.
Renée
Monday 22nd of February 2021
Hi, Clancy! You may have to do a trial and error to find out your perfect cook time for your particular air fryer. However, I'd start at 6-6½ minutes and then go from there checking on your eggs every so often until you reach their perfect doneness for your tastes. I hope this helps. Take good care, Renee
Gloria
Saturday 16th of January 2021
hello! what other dishware can one use in the air fryer to cook the fried eggs without breaking the yolk?
Renée
Saturday 16th of January 2021
Hello, Gloria! You can also use glass custard cups or even silicone ones. However, if it's just about not breaking the yolk, you certainly don't need to do that just because I showed it here. Make the eggs however you like. I hope this answers your question. Take good care, Renee
Shelly Baxter
Sunday 20th of December 2020
Very cool! I just got an air fryer today. I made chicken because its what I had out but I jumped on to see what all I could do with it and I found your website! absolutely awesome! I'm off to find you on youtube LOL Have a merry Christmas.
Renée
Monday 21st of December 2020
Oh, Shelly, you made my day! Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate them. Stick close because I'll be sharing a whole bunch of new air fryer recipes in 2021. Take good care, and have fun with your air fryer! Renee