Air Fryer Egg And Cheese Toast Recipe

I made an Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast and want to share a small tweak that makes Healthy Simple Breakfast Recipes quicker and more adaptable than you might expect.

I’m always chasing breakfasts that feel clever without the fuss, and this Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast delivers. A large egg crowned with melted cheese becomes pure morning magic with crisp edges and a jammy center, the kind of bite that actually wakes you up.

I toss it into the air fryer when I have five minutes and want something real, and it never disappoints. It’s earned a spot in my Toaster Air Fryer Recipes rotation and solves mornings that scream Egg In The Air Fryer or Quick Easy Healthy Air Fryer Recipes.

Try it once, youll keep making it.

Why I Like this Recipe

– I like it cause it’s super quick, perfect for mornings when I’m running late
– I like the crispy top with the soft middle, it just feels cozy and filling
– I like that it’s forgiving so if I mess up the timing it still turns out decent
– I like being able to switch stuff up with whatever I have on hand and hardly any dishes to wash

Ingredients

• Bread gives carbs and some fiber, makes toast crispy, its filling not sweet.
• Eggs pack protein and healthy fats yolk adds richness and vitamins.
• Cheese brings calcium protein and savory saltiness, melts into gooey goodness.
• Butter or olive oil adds browning fats for flavor, be mindful of calories.
• Avocado gives creamy healthy fats and fiber, spinach adds iron and freshness.
• Hot sauce adds kick with few calories, chives give oniony brightness.
• Salt and pepper boost flavor, use small pinches to avoid excess sodium.
• Cooking spray helps prevent sticking without extra butter, but not essential.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 slice of bread (regular or sourdough)
• 1 large egg
• 1 slice cheese (cheddar, american or swiss)
• 1 tsp butter or 1 tsp olive oil
• pinch salt
• pinch black pepper
• cooking spray (optional)
• avocado slices or baby spinach (optional)
• hot sauce or fresh chives (optional)

How to Make this

1. Preheat your air fryer to 360 F for about 3 minutes.

2. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray if you like, then spread 1 tsp butter or brush 1 tsp olive oil onto one side of the bread.

3. Place the bread buttered side up in the basket and toast for 2 minutes so it firms up and wont get soggy.

4. Pull the bread out, press a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon to help hold the egg.

5. Lay the slice of cheese on the bread, then crack the egg onto the cheese and into the well. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper over the egg.

6. Return the toast to the air fryer and cook at 360 F for about 5 to 7 minutes, check at 5 minutes; whites should be set and yolk still soft if you like it runny.

7. If the cheese isnt melted enough after the egg is cooked, give it another 30 to 60 seconds in the fryer or cover loosely with a piece of foil and heat briefly.

8. Use a spatula to carefully lift the toast out, it will be hot so watch your fingers.

9. Top with avocado slices or baby spinach and finish with a drizzle of hot sauce or a sprinkle of fresh chives if you want.

10. Serve immediately, and remember: less time for a runny yolk, more time for a firmer yolk, and if the egg starts to spill use a small rimmed dish next time to keep things tidy.

Equipment Needed

1. Air fryer with removable basket, you’ll preheat it to 360 F for a few minutes.
2. Small spatula or turner, to carefully lift the hot toast out.
3. Spoon, the back of a spoon to press a shallow well for the egg.
4. Pastry brush or butter knife, for spreading the 1 tsp butter or oil.
5. Measuring spoon (1 tsp), handy so you dont overdo the fat.
6. Oven mitts or tongs, trust me you dont want burned fingers.
7. Small rimmed dish or shallow ramekin, great trick to crack the egg into so it wont spill.
8. Cutting board and small knife, for slicing avocado or chopping chives.

FAQ

Air Fryer Egg And Cheese Toast Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Bread (regular or sourdough): swap for an English muffin, a bagel half, or even a thick tortilla if you want a breakfast-taco vibe
• Large egg: use 2 egg whites, a firm tofu slice, or 3 tbsp chickpea-flour batter for a vegan option
• Cheese slice (cheddar, american or swiss): try mozzarella, pepper jack, feta, or a plant-based melty slice
• 1 tsp butter or 1 tsp olive oil: use a thin mayo spread, ghee, or a quick spray of avocado oil

Pro Tips

– Use thicker bread or double up a slice so it won’t go soggy. Toasting both sides a little longer before adding the egg helps too, trust me it holds up way better.

– Keep the egg contained by cooking it in a small ramekin, metal jar lid, or a lightly oiled biscuit cutter set on the toast. way less mess and cleaner edges.

– If you want melty cheese fast, grate it or tear it into smaller pieces so it melts quicker and covers the egg better. If the yolk needs to stay runny, check early and add 15 to 30 second bursts rather than guessing.

– Add avocado, greens or hot sauce after it comes out of the fryer. Greens wilt and avocado browns if you heat them too long, and finishing touches just taste fresher that way.