Can You Make Scrambled Eggs In An Air Fryer?
Yes, you can make scrambled eggs in an air fryer. To do so, crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them until they are fully mixed. Then, pour the eggs into the basket of your air fryer. Set the temperature to 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit and the cooking time to 4-5 minutes, depending on how well-done you prefer your eggs. Use a spatula to stir the eggs occasionally during cooking.
Every air fryer will cook different, so after your first few times, it is best to check your eggs every minute. To be completely honest, each air fryer will cook different, so you may need to do some trial and error to find out what ideal temperature you should be using for your eggs. Setting your kitchen timer to 2-3 minutes intervals as you are cooking your eggs can be essential for the first few times you are making eggs in an air fryer.
If using other types of air fryers, namely, not a Ninja Foodi, then repeat the process, that is, continue cooking and stirring every couple of minutes, until the eggs are cooked through and are not still limp. Once 8 minutes are up, gently stir the eggs with the spatula to get any uncooked eggs to come on top. Do not let eggs sit in the pan for more than 3 minutes at a time without stirring, or else the eggs may burn. After baking, stir in some salt and pepper (if desired) and use a spatula to lift the eggs out of the pan.
While the butter is melting, crack the eggs into the bowl, and top with a little more salt and pepper. Once the eggs are cooked, place immediately in a bowl of ice water to keep from further cooking. Place eggs in the pan and cook it at 300 degrees for 3 minutes, and push eggs around in the interior of the pan to mix.
Cook on 350 degrees, stopping to check and stir eggs every few minutes, until eggs are at your desired doneness (about 5-6 minutes). If you like how firm the eggs are, take them out immediately and eat, otherwise, simmer for another 1 or 2 minutes until they are to the desired texture. Depending on how firm you want your eggs, use cooking temperatures of 300degF (about 150degC) for 10 minutes, or 350degF (about 180degC) for 8 minutes.
I used 220degF to keep my eggs from being rubbery, and would not recommend any higher temperatures. While at first I did not want to cook my eggs at a high temperature, I have learned (slowly) that cooking them too low is also not the smartest approach. If you want fluffy, sunny-side up eggs, you need to drop the temperature and cook for longer. Keep in mind if you are adding extra eggs, you might need to adjust cooking time and temperature.
Keep in mind it is important to realize that if you add more eggs, you may need to add more cooking time. There is no set hard-and-fast rule on the cook time of this recipe, but you are looking at anywhere from 6-9 minutes to cook your eggs completely. To get a fluffy, pillowy egg, you are best off giving your eggs a vigorous stir before cooking.
Monitoring the cooking process and moving the eggs around every few minutes helps hot air evenly cook the liquid eggs beneath the surface of cooking. It is important to stir scrambled eggs with a spatula or a spoon so they do not get stuck together prior to baking. For instance, eggs may fail to cook through and dry out because there is no fat or oil in your air fryer, and the scrambled eggs may get stuck on the bottom of your air fryer.
Air fryers are fantastic at cooking a variety of foods, but have some downsides that can make it hard to scramble eggs. This post shows how to make eggs in the air fryer, from a firm-boiled egg to a soft-boiled one, from sunny-side up eggs to a creamy omelet, to poaching eggs in the air fryer for a frittata, or an egg cup. If you have kids who are new to air-frying and baking eggs, this recipe is a great starting point.
Generally, you can use any oven-safe baking dish for air-fried eggs, provided that your baking dish fits inside of the basket. Its attachments would fit about 3 eggs snugly, but if you have a really big air fryer, such as a Cuisinart Convention Toaster Oven Air Fryer, you will be able to use a lot more. Simply fry an omelet in air-fry mode, gently turn with a spatula, and let air-fry for another couple minutes. Make sure to stir those boiled eggs in your air fryer after that initial 10 minutes, and repeat the process until the middle is cooked.
After bacon is cooked, put eggs back into my Cosori air fryer for around 2 minutes at 300 degrees to warm them up again, if needed. Add eggs into an Air Fryer skillet and cook on 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes for a runny yolk, 6-7 minutes for a firm yolk. I was able to bake 6 eggs in one baking dish, so make sure you bake in batches if you have to do large quantities.
Make sure the eggs are refrigerated for 2 hours after baking, and do not crack the eggs open until you are ready to eat. Leave some room on the top as you pour the egg mixture so it does not overflow into the pan. Just check after 3 minutes to stir the eggs, then let the eggs sit at least 3 minutes, then check again when the eggs are dry. Add 2 minutes of cooking time to finish scrambling up the eggs and to get that nice crunchy texture once it is done.
Add 1-2 tablespoons butter or olive oil, add eggs, and cook on low 2 minutes, or until heated through. Dedicate kitchen time to making toast or jusing juices as eggs are cooking, but do not feel the temptation to leave the room and engage in other activities.
Can I do scrambled eggs in my air fryer?
It is recommended that scrambled eggs be cooked in a low-temperature air fryer in order to ensure that the eggs are thoroughly cooked. I recommend that you cook them at a temperature of 300 degrees. 2 eggs will only take 9 minutes to cook, and they won’t burn in the process since they don’t take a long time to cook.
Can you fry eggs in an air fryer?
If you have one, an air fryer can make fried eggs in only 3-5 minutes. The air fryer doesn’t need to be preheated, or a pan needs to be heated before cooking. There is nothing easier than frying some eggs, and they are Paleo and Whole30 compliant at the same time.
What are the best foods to cook in an air fryer?
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, and cauliflower cook beautifully in the air fryer. You can also cook your side dish in an air fryer. It works fantastic with tofu, chicken drumsticks, meatballs, pork chops, fried chicken, and even steak.