Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast Recipe
A quick and delicious Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast recipe featuring thick bread, eggs cooked directly in a bread well, and melty shredded cheese, perfect for a savory breakfast or snack.
- Author: Caleb
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Total Time: 11-13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- 2 slices thick bread (sourdough or sandwich bread)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to heat up, which helps ensure even cooking of the eggs and toasts.
- Prepare the bread: Lightly butter one side of each bread slice, then use a spoon to press a small well or indentation into the center where the egg will sit.
- Add the eggs: Carefully crack one egg into the well of each bread slice, trying to keep the yolk intact and centered within the bread.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly around the edges of the egg whites, or over the top of the eggs for a gooey, melted finish.
- Air fry the toast: Place the prepared bread slices in the air fryer basket and cook for 6–8 minutes until the egg whites are set and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Season and serve: Remove the toast from the air fryer, season with salt, pepper, and optionally garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread to better hold the egg without breaking or leaking.
- You can customize the cheese choice based on preference; cheddar and mozzarella both melt well.
- For a runnier yolk, reduce cook time slightly; for fully set yolk, add a minute or two.
- Butter is optional but adds flavor and helps toast the bread nicely.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled; just cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: Air fryer toast, egg and cheese toast, quick breakfast, easy snack, cheesy eggs, air fryer breakfast