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.
If you have an air fryer or are even on the fence about whether or not you should purchase an air fryer for your kitchen, then this post about how to fry eggs in an air fryer will be a brand new start, eye-opening, dawn-of-a-new-day experience for you!
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What ingredients or equipment do I need?
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- Eggs
- Butter
- Salt and Pepper
- Lightweight aluminum pan
- Air Fryer
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!!
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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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Step away from the stovetop with this fast and cool cooking method.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper
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Add a small aluminum pan to the basket of an air fryer.
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Add the butter and heat at 350 degrees to melt (approximately 1 minute)
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Crack both eggs into the aluminum pan.
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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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Love how simple and easy this recipe is! I’ll be making it again!
Great! Thanks, Shadi!
This was a great way to make fried eggs for Sunday brunch. It let me have more space on the stove top!
You can never go wrong with more stovetop space! Thanks, Jessica!
I just got an air fryer & I’m so excited to use it. I’ll definitely be making these eggs! Thanks for the recipe & how to! BTW, I made tater tots this morning! They were awesome!
Have fun with your new air fryer, Debi!
I am still trying to figure out my air fryer…and it never occurred to me to make eggs in it. You are a genius!
Well, genius is a pretty strong word…but I guess I’ll take it. LOL Thanks, Sandi! 😉
I love finding new ways to use my air fryer. Love how quick and easy they are to make.
Thanks so much, Dorothy!
Wow! I had no idea that eggs from an air fryer would turn out so good!
It was a pleasant surprise for me too, Liren! 🙂
This is a great idea! Thank you!
I love that you are air frying all the things to see if it can be done! Thanks for experimenting for us!
It’s been fun. I’m glad you’re enjoying my experiments. So far, so good!
Can the airfryer be used to hold my mashed potatoes? Any other foods? Thank you so much
Sadly, I don’t know the specific answer to this question. That said, keep your “leftovers” warm on the lowest setting. Enjoy!
Renee
I actually “air-fried” one egg to place on top of my English muffin by putting one egg in a small Ramiken that had been spread with a little butter (can be a soft spread version or a spray butter version) and then put about 1/4 cup of water in the bottom to keep the egg a bit moist. I placed it in the air fryer for about 6-7 minutes in the air fryer with a temperature of 380. When I opened the air fryer again, the top of the egg had crisped nicely while the bottom was not crisped but was cooked (medium). I then took the egg and placed it on one of the English muffins with the crispy side down and seasoned the egg with salt and pepper. A version of an Egg McMuffin, but made without cheese and with light English muffins. Delicious!
What a great way to use a fried egg from the air fryer, Rosario. I’m going to have to try that!
Thanks for the tasty tip!
Have a great day!
Renee
OMGOSH.. this is one of the best ideas ever.. Thank u. To easy.. They came out perfect. Thank you
So happy, Callie! Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it!
Renee
I’m usually really scared of boiling eggs with my little kids around. This is a much safer suggestion. Thanks a bunch!