Air Fryer Egg in a Hole Toast
This Air Fryer Egg in a Hole Toast is an easy and delicious breakfast option that can be enjoyed any time of the day. The air fryer cooks the egg perfectly, while the toast gets crisp and golden brown. Serve with a side of fresh fruit or your favorite breakfast sides for a complete meal.
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Why You’ll This Recipe
- This simple breakfast recipe is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients, so you can have breakfast ready in no time.
- This easy recipe can be turned into a special occasion by using fun shapes to make the hole. How about a heart cookie cutter for Valentine’s Day?
- The air fryer cooks the egg to perfection without having to stand over the stove and watch it, leaving you free to focus on other things.
- Healthier option for breakfast. No butter or any grease needed when using an air fryer.
- Plus, the crispy toast pairs perfectly with the cooked eggs for a delicious breakfast.
- And, it’s kid-friendly so you can result assured that the whole family will love this air fryer egg toast recipe. My kids reminded me that this is the first recipe they learned in home economics (yes, the class still existed in the early 2000).
If you love easy air fryer eggs, then you may also enjoy this Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs recipe.
Equipment Needed
You only need a few basic kitchen tools to make this recipe. Which means that clean up is a breeze so you can get on with your day without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
- air fryer
- parchment paper or foil
- cookie cutter or glass mason jar
Ingredients
This kid friendly breakfast recipe only needs a few simple ingredients. All of these ingredients are most likely already on hand in your pantry, but if not you can quickly purchase them at your local grocery store.
- slice of bread – any variety. My family likes wheat bread.
- medium egg – you can also use large eggs. This will give you more egg whites which will cover the surface more.
- salt and black pepper
- cooking spray
How to Make Air Fryer Egg in a Hole Toast
Making this delicious breakfast recipe is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a family-friendly way to start off your day in no time at all.
Step 1: Line the air fryer basket with foil or parchment paper
Cut a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil to fit the insert of the air fryer, and lightly spray with non stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Cut out the center of the bread
Place the bread on a cutting board and with a cookie or biscuit cutter cut out the center of the bread. You can also press the cookie cutter just slightly to for an indentation and press down in the center with your fingers keeping the bread intact.
Step 3: Add the bread slice and egg to the air fryer basket
Put the bread on the prepared air fryer insert and crack the egg in the center of the hole.
Step 4: Air fry until the egg is done
Turn air fryer to 375°F for 5-7 minutes or until the egg whites set.
Step 5: Season and serve
Plate and season with salt and pepper before serving.
What To Serve With This Dish
I love to serve this protein filled breakfast dish with a side dish like this Fresh Fruit Salad and a cup of warm coffee with this homemade coffee creamer. Or how about some Sugar Free Lemon Curd with yogurt. It’s a filling and healthy way to start your day off right.
Substitutions and Additions
Here are a few tips to switch up this dish:
- For added flavor, you can top the air fryer egg in a hole toast with shredded cheese or diced bell peppers.
- You can also experiment by adding different seasonings like garlic powder or oregano to the egg before air frying it.
- You could also top the egg with a slice of avocado.
- If you want to add a little heat to this recipe you can sprinkle it with crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper or even your favorite hot sauce or pico de gallo (fresh salsa).
- For an extra protein packed breakfast, add a few slices of cooked bacon to the plate before serving.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or chives for additional flavor.
Egg In A Hole Oven Instructions
If you don’t have an air fryer, but you still want a healthier option to make egg in a hole, bake them in the oven. Here’s how you do it:
- Lightly grease a sheet pan with cooking spray or add a piece of parchment paper on the pan.
- Cut holes in the bread. Depending on the size of the sheet pan you can bake 4-8 eggs in a hole.
- Place bread on the sheet pan and crack the eggs in the center of the bread.
- Bake at 400°F for 5-7 minutes or until the egg whites set.
- Season with salt and pepper.
How To Store
This recipe is best enjoyed right away, so I recommend you only make as many as you will eat that day.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
Here are a few of my favorite tips to make sure that this easy recipe turns out perfectly every time that you make it.
- The edge of a small juice jar can be used instead of a cookie cutter.
- Optional to spread butter on the bread or to lightly spray the bread with olive oil or avocado oil.
- The cut out middle of the bread can be used to dip in the runny yolk.
- You can also keep the bottom the the cut out intact by pressing gently on the bread forming an indentation on the bread, then with your fingers push the bread down without breaking it apart.
- If you are making more than one piece at a time make sure that you do not over crowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your bread and your air fryer you may be able to make 2 or 3 pieces at a time. Pictured is a small Dash brand air fryer. I make mine one at a time.
- Instead of worrying about cutting the foil or parchment paper, you can pick up the parchment paper rounds online that are meant to be used in the air fryer basket.
- You can adjust the cooking time to suit your preferred level of doneness. My family likes a runny yolk so this timing is perfect for us.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this easy breakfast recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this classic recipe.
You will know it’s done when the egg white is no longer translucent and are cooked through.
Yes, you can substitute any kind of bread that fits in the air fryer basket. Try using sourdough bread or whole wheat bread.
Yes, this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd. Just make sure that you don’t overcrowd your air fryer you may need to make them in batches.
Other Delicious Egg Recipes You May Enjoy
- Eggs in Clouds – these are fluffy egg whites with the egg yolk in the center.
- Healthy Scrambled Eggs – a classic breakfast when you want to use the stove top.
- Eggs in a Nest – hash brown on the bottom forms a nest for the egg. This is a delicious meal for brunch.
Air Fryer Egg In A Hole
Ingredients
- 1 medium egg
- 1 slice of bread
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Place a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil (lightly sprayed with non stick cooking spray) in the center of the air fryer insert.
- Place the bread on a cutting board and with a cookie or biscuit cutter cut out the center of the bread.
- Place the bread on the prepared air fryer insert and crack the egg in the center of the hole.
- Turn air fryer to 375°F for 5-7 minutes or until the egg whites set.
- Plate and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Egg In A Hole Oven Instructions
To bake in the oven:- Lightly grease a sheet pan with cooking spray or add a piece of parchment paper on the pan.
- Cut holes in the bread. Depending on the size of the sheet pan you can bake 4-8 eggs in a hole.
- Place bread on the sheet pan and crack the eggs in the center of the bread.
- Bake at 400°F for 5-7 minutes or until the egg whites set.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Helpful Tips
- The edge of a small juice jar can be used instead of a cookie cutter.
- Optional to spread butter on the bread or to lightly spray the bread with olive oil or avocado oil.
- The cut out middle of the bread can be used to dip in the runny yolk.
- You can also keep the bottom the the cut out intact by pressing gently on the bread forming an indentation on the bread, then with your fingers push the bread down without breaking it apart.
- If you are making more than one piece at a time make sure that you do not over crowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your bread and your air fryer you may be able to make 2 or 3 pieces at a time.
- You can adjust the cooking time to suit your preferred level of doneness.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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This dish always makes me think of my dad, who loved it. Now I can make it quickly and easily in the air fryer! Great recipe.