This air fryer egg in a hole recipe is the best! It's an easy recipe that only needs two ingredients and can get a healthy breakfast cooked in under 10 minutes. Serve this simple air fryer egg toast with bacon and fruit for a quick meal the whole family will love.
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Air fryer egg in a hole is an easy way to cook a delicious breakfast for the whole family in no time at all. You only need two ingredients, eggs and bread, and less than 10 minutes to cook this incredibly easy air fryer breakfast.
I like to serve mine with either air fryer bacon or breakfast sausage and fruit for a high protein, balanced meal. This is a great weekday breakfast because it's quick and easy, but you could also serve these with a hollandaise sauce and herbs for brunch. Either way, this easy breakfast is delicious!
If you like runny yolks, be sure to check out air fryer soft boiled eggs! They also make a quick and healthy breakfast option.
WHAT IS AIR FRYER EGG IN A HOLE?
Egg in a hole is a simple breakfast that's been around since the 1890s! It's a delicious egg dish that combines toast and eggs into one yummy, cohesive breakfast.
What it is, is the center of the bread is cut out, placed in a frying pan (or air fryer in this case), then an egg is cracked into the hole in the bread, and it is cooked for a few minutes until the whites are set and the yolk is runny. You can then serve it with crispy bacon, air fryer hash browns, and berries for a great breakfast everyone will love.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER EGG IN A HOLE
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- Eggs: I used 1 large egg for each slice of bread
- Bread: Any type of bread will work
- Salt and pepper: I kept the seasoning simple, but feel free to change it up
HOW TO MAKE EGG IN A HOLE IN THE AIR FRYER
- Preheat your air fryer to 340 degrees F
- While the air fryer is preheating, use a jar to cut holes into the middle of the bread
- Once preheated, line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper and spray with cooking spray
- Lay your cut out slices of bread in the basket and crack 1 egg into the hole of each piece
- Season with salt and pepper, then cook at 340 degrees F for 5-6 minutes, or until the egg white is set and the egg yolk is runny
- Use a spatula to gently take them out of the basket and enjoy
AIR FRYER EGG IN A HOLE COOKING TIMES:
- Runny yolk: 5 minutes
- Slightly set yolk: 6-7 minutes
- Fully set yolk: 8 minutes
VARIATIONS
- Try taco seasoning or fajita seasoning
- Top with cheese, and cook an extra minute to melt it
- Serve with creamy avocado on top once cooked
- Serve salsa or guacamole on the side
- Place a par cooked slice of bacon in the hole, then crack an egg on top and cook
- Once finished, drizzle with nut-free pesto
MORE NAMES FOR EGG IN A HOLE
This easy breakfast may have a different name depending on where you live. Egg in a hole is also known as:
- Bullseye eggs
- Eggs in a basket
- Egg in a nest
- Toad in a hole
- One-eyed Jack
And there's so many more!
EXPERT TIPS
- Use your favorite bread!
- Depending on the size of your bread, you may need to use small eggs
- Use a jar, glass, or cookie cutter to make the holes
- Cooking time will vary between different air fryers
- Toast the center of the bread as well and spread jam over it
- Use the pre-cut parchment paper rounds for easy clean up
FAQs
Air fryer eggs in a hole aren't a breakfast that you make ahead and store the leftovers. The bread will get soggy, the runny egg won't be runny when it's reheated, and it just won't store well. However, if you have extra and want to keep them, place them into an airtight container and put in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Like I said, these are best made fresh, but if you want to try reheating leftovers, cook at 330 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.
Any kind you like! You can use:
-Whole grain bread
-White sandwich bread
-Potato bread
-Sprouted grain bread
-Sourdough
-Keto bread
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PrintBest Air Fryer Egg in a Hole
Air fryer egg in a hole is a delicious, and quick breakfast, Only 2 ingredients are needed and they cook in under 10 minutes. This recipe makes a delicious, healthy weekday meal.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 340 degrees F
- While the air fryer is preheating, use a jar or cookie cutter to cut holes into the middle of each slice of bread
- Once preheated, line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper and spray with cooking spray
- Lay your cut out slices of bread into the basket and crack 1 egg into the hole of each piece
- Season with salt and pepper, then cook at 340 degrees F for 5-6 minutes, or until the egg white is set and the yolk is runny
- Use a spatula to gently take them out of the basket and enjoy
Notes
- Use your favorite bread
- Depending on the size of your bread, you may need to use small eggs
- Use a jar, glass, or cookie cutter to make the holes
- Cooking time will vary between different air fryers
- Toast the center of the bread as well and spread jam over it
- Use the pre-cut parchment paper rounds for easy clean up
- These are best made and eaten fresh, leftovers don't store well
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