Eggs & Breakfast
Air Fryer Fried Eggs (Runny, Jammy or Hard Yolks)
Air fryer fried eggs at 370°F in a greased pan: 5–6 minutes for runny yolks, 6–7 for jammy and 8–9 for hard. No flipping, and no splattering stovetop.
Quick answer
To fry eggs in the air fryer, crack them into a small greased oven-safe pan or dish and cook at 370°F190°C. Runny yolks take 5–6 minutes, jammy yolks 6–7 minutes and fully set yolks 8–9 minutes. Preheating the pan for 2 minutes helps the whites set faster. There's no need to flip them, because the hot air cooks the top too.
- Time
- 5–7 min
- Flip
- No flipping
- Done when
- Whites set, yolk as you like
Fried Eggs air fryer times
| What you're cooking | Temp | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fried egg, runny yolk (sunny-side up) | 370°F190°C | 5–6 min | In a preheated greased pan |
| Fried egg, jammy yolk (like over medium) | 370°F190°C | 6–7 min | Yolk thick but soft |
| Fried egg, hard yolk (like over hard) | 370°F190°C | 8–9 min | Yolk fully set |
| Two eggs in one pan | 370°F190°C | 6–8 min | Add a minute for more eggs |
| Egg in a hole (toast with an egg) | 370°F190°C | 6–8 min | On a parchment liner |
| Fried egg on an English muffin or bagel | 370°F190°C | 5–7 min | Toast the bread after |
| Egg whites only | 370°F190°C | 4–5 min | Until fully opaque |
Times are for a preheated 5–6 quart basket air fryer with food in a single layer. Oven-style and very large air fryers can run 1–3 minutes slower. Always check doneness with an instant-read thermometer.
Fried eggs in the air fryer are hands-off and splatter-free: crack them into a small greased pan, set the timer, and the hot air sets the whites while the yolk stays as runny or firm as you like. There’s no flipping and no greasy stovetop to clean, which makes them handy when the air fryer is already on for bacon or breakfast potatoes.
How to fry eggs in the air fryer
- Grease a small pan or ramekin that fits in your basket.
- Preheat the pan in the air fryer at 370°F190°C for 2 minutes.
- Crack in the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Air fry for 5–9 minutes, depending on how you like the yolk.
How long to cook fried eggs in the air fryer
At 370°F190°C, in a preheated pan:
- Runny yolk (sunny-side up): 5–6 minutes
- Jammy yolk (like over medium): 6–7 minutes
- Hard yolk (like over hard): 8–9 minutes
Every air fryer runs a little differently, and the pan matters too. Metal cooks fastest, glass and ceramic a little slower, and silicone slowest. Check your first egg a minute early, then remember the time that works.
What pan to use
You’ll need something that holds the egg, because a raw egg runs straight through the basket. A small metal cake pan or pie tin works best, and a ramekin or silicone egg cup is handy for a single egg. Grease it well. Butter gives the best flavor, and a spray works too. A perforated parchment liner won’t hold a raw egg, but it’s fine for egg in a hole, where the bread holds the egg.
No flipping needed
On the stove, over-easy eggs need a careful flip. In the air fryer, the hot air cooks the top of the egg, so the whites set without turning it over. Take it out at 5–6 minutes for set whites and a runny yolk, much like over easy, or at 6–7 minutes for something closer to over medium.
Egg in a hole
Cut a 2-inch hole in the middle of a slice of bread and lightly butter both sides. Lay it on a parchment liner in the basket, crack an egg into the hole, and air fry at 370°F190°C for 6–8 minutes, until the white is set and the toast is golden.
Breakfast in the air fryer
Make a full breakfast while you’re at it: bacon and sausage first, then the eggs, with toast, diced breakfast potatoes or biscuits. For eggs in the shell, see our hard boiled eggs.
Storing
Fried eggs are best eaten right away. Leftover fried eggs keep in the fridge for a day and can be warmed at 300°F150°C for 2–3 minutes, though the yolk will firm up.
Air Fryer Fried Eggs
- Prep
- 1 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Air fryer
- 370°F190°C
- Makes
- 2 eggs
- Calories
- 90 per egg, cooked in butter
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon butter or oil, or nonstick spray
- Salt and black pepper
- Chopped chives or chili flakes, to serve (optional)
Instructions
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- Grease the pan. Rub a small oven-safe pan, cake pan or ramekin that fits in your basket with the butter or oil.
- Preheat. Put the empty greased pan in the air fryer and preheat at 370°F190°C for 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs. Carefully crack the eggs into the hot pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Air fry. Cook at 370°F190°C for 5–6 minutes for runny yolks, 6–7 minutes for jammy yolks or 8–9 minutes for fully set yolks, until the whites are completely set.
- Serve. Slide the eggs out with a thin spatula and sprinkle with chives or chili flakes.
Notes
- Never crack eggs straight into the basket. Always use a pan, dish or silicone cup.
- Air fryers vary. Check the first batch a minute early, then note your favorite time.
- A metal pan cooks eggs faster than a ceramic or silicone one.
Nutrition is an estimate calculated from typical ingredient values and will vary by brand and portion.
Frequently asked questions
How long do you cook a fried egg in the air fryer?
At 370°F190°C in a preheated greased pan, a fried egg takes 5–6 minutes for a runny yolk, 6–7 minutes for a jammy yolk and 8–9 minutes for a fully set yolk. Cooking two or more eggs together adds about a minute.
Can you fry an egg in an air fryer?
Yes, in a small greased pan, cake pan, ramekin or silicone cup that fits in the basket. Don't crack an egg straight into the basket, because it will run through the holes.
Do you need to flip fried eggs in the air fryer?
No. The hot air circulates over the top of the egg, so the whites set without flipping. That's the closest you can get to over-easy eggs without flipping: set whites and a runny yolk.
How do you make over easy eggs in the air fryer?
You can't easily flip an egg in the air fryer, but you don't need to. Cook it at 370°F190°C for 5–6 minutes in a preheated pan, and the top cooks from the hot air, giving set whites and a runny yolk like an over-easy egg. For over medium, cook 6–7 minutes.
What do you cook eggs in in an air fryer?
A small metal cake pan, a ramekin, an oven-safe glass dish or silicone egg cups. Grease it well with butter, oil or spray. Metal pans cook fastest, and silicone takes a minute or two longer.
Why are my air fryer eggs rubbery?
They were cooked too long or too hot. Eggs keep cooking from the pan's heat after they come out, so take them out when the whites have just set, and try a minute less next time.
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