It is so easy to make Scrambled Eggs in the Air Fryer, and it will surprise you what a treat they are! In just 10 minutes with very little effort, you can have wonderfully cheesy and deliciously fluffy Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs. Perfect for enjoying as a standalone breakfast, or with other breakfast favorites!
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Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
If you're skeptical, keep reading: Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs are a simple and delicious way to make scrambled eggs! They're low-prep, low-effort, and easy clean up, with a smooth and custardy texture you will love.
Best of all, it's so easy to clean up after scrambled eggs in the air fryer. You'll only need to clean a single dish, and not a skillet! You won't have to babysit the eggs, either: just stir them halfway through.
Try this scrambled eggs air fryer recipe just once, and we guarantee you'll want to keep making them this way. Serve them with our other air fryer breakfast recipes for a full breakfast!
Ingredients
- Butter, unsalted: Use unsalted butter, as the salt added to the recipe is generally enough, and you don't want eggs that are too salty.
- Large eggs: Farm-fresh eggs are always going to be richer in flavor than store-bought, so if you can get your hands on them, we recommend it, but your local grocery eggs work too!
- Kosher salt: Kosher salt works best for adding flavor to your food. We recommend it over simple table salt.
- Black pepper: Freshly cracked black pepper is the way to go! However, pre-ground black pepper will work.
- Shredded cheese (optional): This is optional, but who doesn't love cheese with their scrambled eggs? Use your favorite shredded cheese that will melt well, such as mild to sharp cheddar or any jack cheeses such as Pepper Jack and Monterey Jack.
- Chopped chives, for garnish (optional): The onion-y, garlicky flavor of chives always adds a nice flavor and pop of green to eggs.
If your air fryer is a model with a basket, use the steps outlined below under "How to Make Scrambled Eggs in the Air Fryer". If you have an air fryer oven with a tray, see the section below under "Instructions for a Toaster Oven Style Air Fryer Oven".
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How to Make Scrambled Eggs in the Air Fryer
Step 1 - Place unsalted butter in a heat-safe dish. Air fry at 400°F for 2 minutes to melt the butter.
Step 2 - While the butter melts, whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - When the butter is melted, open the air fryer basket and carefully pour the whisked eggs into the heat safe dish with the butter. Close the air fryer basket.
Step 4 - Air fry at 300°F for 8 minutes. Halfway through the cook time, gently stir the eggs with a silicone spatula.
Step 5 - After 8 minutes is up, stir eggs to ensure doneness. If necessary, add another minute at a time until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
Step 6 - Top with shredded cheese, if desired, and close the air fryer basket. No need to turn the air fryer on: the residual heat should melt the cheese.
Step 7 - Once the cheese is melted, carefully remove the hot dish and transfer your fluffy scrambled eggs to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped chives, and enjoy!
Instructions for a Toaster Oven Style Air Fryer
- Place butter in an oven-safe dish and place the dish on the air fryer tray.
- Turn the dial to the air fryer function. Set the temperature for 300°F and the time for 8 minutes. The butter will melt while the oven preheats.
- While the butter melts, whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Once the butter is melted, carefully pour the egg mixture into the heat-safe dish with the butter. Close the oven door.
- Halfway through the cooktime, stir the eggs with a silicone spatula.
- Stir again once cooking to ensure doneness. If necessary, add another minute at a time until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Top with shredded cheese, if desired, and close the air fryer door. No need to turn the air fryer on: the residual heat should melt the cheese.
- Once the cheese is melted, carefully remove the hot dish and transfer your fluffy scrambled eggs to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped chives, and enjoy!
Tips
- We use butter when making scrambled eggs in the air fryer to keep the eggs from sticking, as well as to keep them from becoming rubbery. We recommend also using butter for these reasons.
- Cook time may vary depending on your brand and model of air fryer. As always, use our cook time and temperature as a guide until you are more comfortable with your specific air fryer model.
- If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
- Use your favorite cheese with eggs. We used cheddar cheese, but other good melting cheeses are Monterey Jack and Colby Jack.
- Customize your scrambled eggs however you like. Cheese isn't the only option! Scrambled eggs are a great way to use up leftover diced ham, crispy bacon, or veggies like sauteed bell peppers. Mushrooms are a great addition, too.
Storage Instructions
Leftover eggs are safe to eat for up to 3-4 days, but taste best the day you make them. At max, we recommend storing them for no longer than 2 days. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat by warming them in the microwave for 30-50 seconds, or the air fryer for a few minutes, until heated through.
FAQ
Yes, you can use salted butter! However, you may want to adjust the amount of additional salt you add to the eggs so they don't become overly salty.
Of course! Cheese isn't necessary for delicious, fluffy eggs. Just leave it out if you don't want to use any.
Keep an eye on them as you air fry eggs, and adjust the cooking time as needed. Cooking times can vary slightly depending on your air fryer model, so be sure to check for doneness.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
- Air fryer bacon, eggs, and toast: the perfect accompaniment to scrambled eggs! You can't go wrong with bacon and toast with eggs for breakfast or breakfast for dinner. Just prepare this eggs recipe, rather than the included eggs.
- Air fryer breakfast sausage
- Air fryer breakfast potatoes
Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
- Air Fryer Fried Eggs
- Crispy Frozen French Toast Sticks
- Toast in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich
- Air Fryer Egg Toast
- Frozen Biscuits in Air Fryer
If you enjoyed this easy air fryer recipe, please leave a comment and a rating below to let us know! And if you have any questions, ask away. We love to help!
Scrambled Eggs in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- 1 Heat safe dish
- 1 Medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 Tablespoons shredded cheese optional
- 1 teaspoon chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
Air Fryer Basket Model Instructions
- Place unsalted butter in a heat-safe dish. Air fry at 400°F for 2 minutes to melt the butter.1 Tablespoon butter
- While the butter melts, whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper.2 large eggs, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- When the butter is melted, open the air fryer basket and carefully pour the whisked eggs into the heat safe dish with the butter. Close the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 300°F for 8 minutes. Halfway through the cook time, gently stir the eggs with a silicone spatula.
- After 8 minutes is up, stir eggs to ensure doneness. If necessary, add another minute at a time until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Top with shredded cheese, if desired, and close the air fryer basket. No need to turn the air fryer on: the residual heat should melt the cheese.1-2 Tablespoons shredded cheese
- Once the cheese is melted, carefully remove the hot dish and transfer your fluffy scrambled eggs to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped chives, and enjoy!1 teaspoon chopped chives for garnish
Air Fryer Tray Model Instructions
- Place butter in an oven-safe dish and place the dish on the air fryer tray.
- Turn the dial to the air fryer function. Set the temperature for 300°F and the time for 8 minutes. The butter will melt while the oven preheats.
- While the butter melts, whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Once the butter is melted, carefully pour the egg mixture into the heat-safe dish with the butter. Close the oven door.
- Halfway through the cooktime, stir the eggs with a silicone spatula.
- Stir again once cooking to ensure doneness. If necessary, add another minute at a time until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Top with shredded cheese, if desired, and close the air fryer door. No need to turn the air fryer on: the residual heat should melt the cheese.
- Once the cheese is melted, carefully remove the hot dish and transfer your fluffy scrambled eggs to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped chives, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use butter and not oil for non-sticky, non-rubbery scrambled eggs in the air fryer.
- Adjust cook time based on your air fryer brand and model; use our guide until you're familiar with it.
- When cooking in batches, check remaining batches early; they may cook faster.
- Choose your favorite cheese (e.g., cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack).
- Customize eggs with ham, bacon, sautéed bell peppers, or mushrooms.
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