Air Fryer Baked Eggs: Simple & Delicious
How to Make Perfect Air Fryer Baked Eggs at Home, Like ‘Stone-Baked’ Eggs (Air Fryer Egg Baking)
One of my go-to recipes for the air fryer is making baked eggs. I frequently prepare these ‘stone-baked’ style eggs because they’re a convenient and satisfying snack, especially before heading to the gym. This recipe is incredibly simple, perfect for a quick and healthy treat.
Ingredients- 3 eggs (directly from the refrigerator)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Place 3 eggs, taken directly from the refrigerator, into your air fryer basket. Using cold eggs helps ensure even cooking and prevents cracking during the baking process.
Step 2
Preheat or begin by ‘baking’ the eggs at 80°C (175°F) for 10 minutes. This initial step gently brings the eggs up to temperature, reducing the risk of them cracking and promoting uniform cooking.
Step 3
After 10 minutes, carefully open the air fryer and gently roll the eggs within the basket. This helps to ensure the surface of the egg cooks evenly and will prevent the yolk from settling too much to one side later on.
Step 4
Now, increase the air fryer temperature to 120°C (250°F) and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Cooking at this moderate temperature is key to achieving a wonderfully moist interior.
Step 5
When the 20 minutes are up, open the air fryer and gently roll the eggs once more. This second rolling helps to keep the yolk centered and also ensures a more uniform appearance on the egg white, preventing splotchy marks.
Step 6
Continue to bake at 120°C (250°F) for another 20 minutes. This total cooking time at the higher temperature will develop that desirable slightly firm, chewy texture reminiscent of stone-baked eggs.
Step 7
Once baked, immediately transfer the hot eggs to a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 5 minutes. This ‘ice bath’ stops the cooking process and prevents the shell from sticking to the egg white, making peeling significantly easier.
Step 8
Peel the cooled, perfectly baked eggs. You’ll be delighted to see a vibrant, golden yolk nestled within the tender white – a truly satisfying result!
Step 9
And there you have it – perfectly simple and delicious air fryer baked eggs! Enjoy them as a quick snack or add them to salads and sandwiches.
