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Air Fryer Egg & Cheese Toast Recipe

4.8 from 65 reviews

This Air Fryer Egg & Cheese Toast is a quick and delicious breakfast treat featuring a perfectly cooked egg nestled in a slice of crispy bread, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and sesame seeds. Ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe combines simplicity and flavor, with optional syrup to balance savory and sweet.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 slice white bread
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Sesame seeds (for topping)
  • Syrup (for serving, optional – such as maple syrup or honey)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread: Pop a slice of white bread into your air fryer basket—no need to pre-toast it beforehand.
  2. Create an egg well: Use the back of a spoon to gently press down the center of the bread, making a small indentation to hold the egg securely.
  3. Apply olive oil: Brush or drizzle olive oil over the surface of the bread, focusing especially on the edges to help crisp it up nicely during cooking.
  4. Add the egg: Carefully crack an egg into the well you created in the bread slice, taking care to keep the yolk intact.
  5. Top with cheese: Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the egg and any edges of the bread for extra flavor.
  6. Air fry: Set the air fryer to 175°C (350°F) and cook for about 7 minutes. Begin checking at 5 minutes to achieve your preferred yolk consistency—7 minutes for runny yolk, up to 10 minutes for fully set yolk.
  7. Finish with toppings: Once cooked, sprinkle some sesame seeds and a pinch of salt over the top to add crunch and enhance flavor.
  8. Serve: Serve the toast warm with an optional drizzle of maple syrup or honey on the side for a delightful sweet and savory combination.

Notes

  • Adjust the cooking time depending on how you like your egg yolk—less time for runny yolks, more for firmer yolks.
  • You can substitute mozzarella with other melty cheeses like cheddar or gouda.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread.
  • Adding herbs such as chives or parsley on top can provide extra flavor.
  • Be careful when cracking the egg directly onto the bread to avoid spillage.

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