Air fried Cheesy Egg on Toast – Breakfast Style
Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to make a quick and delicious cheesy egg on toast using an air fryer. It involves pressing down the center of bread slices, adding butter, an egg, seasonings, and mozzarella cheese, then air frying until perfectly cooked for a satisfying breakfast.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Sandwich Bread 2 slices
- Soft Butter 1 tbsp
- Eggs 2
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 cup
Tools You'll Need
- Air fryer
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
Take two slices of sandwich bread and use a spoon to gently press down the middle part of each slice, creating a shallow well.
Step 2: Butter the Wells
Spread soft butter evenly into the pressed-down middle part of both bread slices.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Seasoning
Carefully crack one egg into the buttered well of each bread slice. Season each egg with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 4: Initial Air Frying
Place the prepared bread slices with eggs into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380°F (approximately 195°C) (190°C (approximately 375°F)) for .
Step 5: Add Cheese and Finish Air Frying
After , open the air fryer. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over each egg and . Close the air fryer and continue air frying for an additional at 380°F (approximately 195°C) (190°C (approximately 375°F)), or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6: Serve
Carefully remove the air-fried cheesy egg on from the air fryer. Serve immediately, optionally with a side of fresh greens and tomatoes.
Step 7: Check Doneness
Cut into the to reveal the perfectly over-well egg yolk. Adjust air fry time in future batches if you prefer an easier or medium yolk.
Pro Tips
• Reduce air fry time if you prefer an easy or medium egg yolk.
Variations
• Experiment with different types of cheese like cheddar or parmesan.
• Add chopped herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
• Include cooked bacon bits or ham for a non-vegetarian option.
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