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Published: Apr 13, 2024 · Modified: Oct 1, 2024 by marion · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Fried Eggs in the Air Fryer

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If you're looking for a quick and easy way to fry eggs, try making Fried Eggs in the Air Fryer! Air Fryer Fried Eggs are cooked to perfection just how you like them, whether you like your eggs sunny side up, over-hard, or in between. Perfect for a protein-packed breakfast with easy cleanup!

Over medium air fryer fried egg on a plate showing runny yolk.
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Air Fryer Fried Eggs

Fried eggs are a breakfast classic, but we all know how hard it can be to get breakfast on the table when you're busy! If you step away, they might overcook, or if you don't know how to time them, you might wind up with runnier eggs than you'd like.

In this guide, we'll show you how to make delicious air fryer eggs, no matter what doneness you prefer. From over-hard eggs to sunny side up, air fryer egg recipes don't get any easier than this!

Let's get cracking!

Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make fried eggs in the air fryer.
  • Unsalted butter: Use unsalted butter, not salted butter, as you will be adding salt to the dish separately! The butter is used to grease the ramekins the eggs cook in. Avoid using a non-stick cooking spray or olive oil, which will alter the flavor and make the eggs become rubbery.
  • Large eggs: Farm fresh eggs are an amazing choice if you can find them. They're richer in flavor and make all the difference when cooking eggs!
  • Salt: We recommend using kosher salt in every dish when possible. It brings out the flavor of food more effectively than fine table salt.
  • (2) 4” ramekins or cake pans: You will need these to contain the eggs as they cook. You don't want them to be too big or the eggs will spread out too much, so 4-inch ramekins or cake pans work best.

Watch the Video

YouTube video

Instructions

See Fried Eggs Temps and Times below to adjust to your desired level of doneness.

Over Easy Eggs

Butter in ramekins ready to melt in air fryer basket.

Step 1 - Place 1 Tablespoon of butter in each ramekin and place the ramekins in the air fryer basket.

Melted butter in ramekins in air fryer basket.

Step 2 - Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (with the ramekins in the basket). Air fry for 2 minutes to melt the butter.

Eggs in ramekins in air fryer basket ready to cook.

Step 3 - Carefully remove the air fryer basket. Crack an egg onto a small dish, being mindful not to break the yolk. Gently slide the egg into one of the ramekins. Repeat the process with the other egg, placing it in the remaining ramekin.

Over easy eggs air fried in ramekins in air fryer basket.

Step 4 - Close the air fryer basket and set the air fryer temperature to 375°F. Air fry the eggs in the butter for 4 minutes. Note - there's no need to flip the eggs; the top will cook nicely, resulting in a beautiful over easy egg with a runny yolk. If you would like your eggs cooked further, see below for times and temps.

A fork and knife cutting into air fryer eggs on a plate with bacon and toast.

Step 5 - Carefully remove each ramekin from the air fryer basket and transfer the eggs to a serving plate. Season the eggs with salt and pepper to your liking.

Fried Egg Temps and Times

For different levels of doneness, you can adjust the cooking times and temperatures as follows:

  • Over Easy: Follow the instructions as written for an over-easy runny egg yolk.
    Over easy air fryer fried egg on a plate showing the yolk.
  • Over Medium: Air fry at 375°F for 5 minutes. Over medium eggs have a set yolk that is just slightly wet.
    Over medium air fryer fried egg on a plate showing the egg yolk.
  • Over Well: Air fry at 375°F for 6 minutes. Over well eggs have a fully set yolk similar to a hard-boiled egg.
    Over hard air fryer fried egg on a plate.

Recipe Tips

When making fried eggs in the air fryer, a few key tips can help you achieve the best results:

  • Use butter, not cooking oil spray: Using butter is essential to prevent the eggs from sticking and adds a rich flavor to the eggs. Avoid using oil spray, as it can make the eggs stick and become rubbery.
  • Ramekin alternatives: If you don't have 4-inch ramekins, you can use any 4-inch round, heat-safe container, such as silicone cups, or even a 4-inch round metal measuring cup with a handle.
  • Cook time variations: Cook times may vary depending on your specific air fryer model. Use the provided time and temperature as a guide and adjust as needed for your specific air fryer model.
  • Cold air fryer: Time and temperature are based on a cold air fryer. If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly due to residual heat.

Please note that air fryer brands can vary, so you may need to make adjustments based on your specific air fryer model.

Using a Toaster Oven Style Air Fryer Oven

If you're using a countertop air fryer oven like the Breville Smart Oven Air, follow these steps:

  1. Place 1 Tablespoon of butter in each ramekin, and position the ramekins on the air fryer rack in the middle oven rack position.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Air fry for 2 minutes to melt the butter.
  3. Carefully remove the hot ramekins. Crack an egg onto a small dish, being careful not to break the yolk. Carefully slide the egg into one of the ramekins and repeat the process with the other egg.
  4. Close the air fryer and air fry the eggs at 400°F in the butter for 6 minutes for over easy eggs. No need to flip the eggs; the top will cook nicely, resulting in a beautiful over easy egg with a runny yolk.
  5. Carefully remove each ramekin from the air fryer and transfer the eggs to a serving plate. Season the eggs with salt and pepper to your liking.

Countertop Oven Cook Times and Temperatures

  • Over Easy: Follow the instructions as written for an over-easy runny egg yolk.
  • Over Medium: Air fry at 400°F for 6 ½ to 7 minutes. Over medium eggs have a set yolk that is just slightly wet.
  • Over Well: Air fry at 400°F for 7 ½ to 8 minutes. Over well eggs have a fully set egg similar to a hard-boiled egg.

FAQ

Can I use oil spray instead of butter?

It's not recommended to use oil spray for this recipe as it can lead to eggs sticking and becoming rubbery. Butter not only prevents sticking but also adds a delicious flavor to your eggs.

Can I use different-sized ramekins or containers?

If you don't have 4-inch ramekins, you can use any 4-inch round, heat-safe container like silicone cups or a 4-inch round metal measuring cup with a handle. The key is to have an oven-safe container that can fit in your air fryer, and 4-inch containers work best. Do not use a glass Pyrex container.

What if my air fryer brand is different?

Air fryer brands vary, so you may need to adjust the cooking time and temperature based on your specific air fryer model. Use the provided guidelines as a starting point and modify them as necessary.

Serving Suggestions

  • With sausage patties: Try our air fryer frozen sausage patties recipe for an easy way to prepare sausage in the air fryer!
  • With toast: It's true - you can make toast in the air fryer. Try our Air Fryer Toast recipe.
  • In a breakfast sandwich: Make a complete breakfast with our Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich recipe!

Once your air fryer fried eggs are ready, they make a fantastic addition to any of your usual favorite breakfasts. Serve them alongside toast, crispy bacon, or sausage links for a complete meal. Get creative with your choice of sides - why not try breakfast for dinner, or a burger with a fried egg?

Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes

  • Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
  • Air Fryer Frozen Breakfast Sausage Patties
  • Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich
  • Air Fryer Bacon, Eggs, and Toast
  • Try all of our Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes!

Did you try our recipe for air fryer fried eggs? If you did, we would love to hear from you! Let us know about your breakfast experience in the comments below, and try more of our easy air fryer recipes!

Over medium air fryer fried egg on a plate showing runny yolk.

Fried Eggs in Air Fryer

Looking for a quick and easy way to fry eggs? Make Fried Eggs in the Air Fryer! Air Fryer Fried Eggs cook perfectly in less than 6 minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 minutes mins
Total Time 6 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 fried eggs
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 (4-inch) ramekins or cake pans

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 Tablespoon of butter in each ramekin and place the ramekins in the air fryer basket.
    2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (with the ramekins in the basket). Air fry for 2 minutes to melt the butter.
  • Carefully remove the air fryer basket. Crack an egg onto a small dish, being mindful not to break the yolk. Gently slide the egg into one of the ramekins. Repeat the process with the other egg, placing it in the remaining ramekin.
    2 large eggs
  • Close the air fryer basket and set the air fryer temperature to 375°F. Air fry the eggs in the butter for 4 minutes. Note - there's no need to flip the eggs; the top will cook nicely, resulting in a beautiful over easy egg with a runny yolk. If you would like your eggs cooked further, see below for times and temps.
  • Carefully remove each ramekin from the air fryer basket and transfer the eggs to a serving plate. Season the eggs with salt and pepper to your liking.
    Salt and pepper
Tried this recipe?Let us know in the comments below!

Notes

  • Use butter, not cooking oil spray: Using butter is essential to prevent the eggs from sticking and adds a rich flavor to the eggs. Avoid using oil spray, as it can make the eggs stick and become rubbery.
  • Ramekin alternatives: If you don't have 4-inch ramekins, you can use any 4-inch round, heat-safe container, such as silicone cups, or even a 4-inch round metal measuring cup with a handle.
  • Cook time variations: Cook times may vary depending on your specific air fryer model. Use the provided time and temperature as a guide and adjust as needed for your specific air fryer model.
  • Cold air fryer: Time and temperature are based on a cold air fryer. If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly due to residual heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fried eggCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 64mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 587IUCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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