Description
This Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast is a quick and delicious breakfast option featuring crispy bread topped with a perfectly cooked egg and melted cheese. Easy to customize and ready in just 14 minutes, it’s a perfect start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 2 slices of thick bread (like sourdough or Texas toast)
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
Egg and Cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. Using the back of a spoon, press down the center of each slice to create a shallow well, leaving a border around the edges to hold the egg and cheese.
- Add Eggs and Cheese: Carefully crack an egg into each well on the bread slices. Sprinkle the shredded cheese around the edges or over the top as preferred. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Air Fry: Place the prepared toasts in the air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer size, work in batches if needed. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 7–9 minutes until the egg whites are set and the yolks reach your desired doneness.
- Serve: Carefully remove the toasts using a spatula to avoid breaking the egg. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can customize by adding cooked bacon, ham, or veggies before air frying for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For firmer egg yolks, extend the cooking time by 1–2 minutes.
- Using a slice of cheese instead of shredded cheese can make cleanup easier and help cheese melt uniformly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
