I present Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast with an Egg In The Air Fryer set atop a slice of bread and melted cheese, plus easy add-ins like avocado or spinach to inspire topping variations.

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I never expected breakfast to surprise me, but this Air Fryer toast does. One slice of bread with a bright egg on top somehow feels both simple and electric, like a small kitchen trick that actually works.

It fits right into my feed between Toaster Air Fryer Recipes and late night searches for Eggs For Lunch Ideas, and every time I see it I want to try a different twist. No long fuss, no bowls to wash, just that sweet contrast of crisp edges and silky yolk.

Keeps mornings interesting, and yes it makes me grin.

Ingredients

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Bread gives carbs and crunchy texture, whole grain adds fiber but not very flashy.
Eggs pack protein and vitamins, yolk adds rich fat and a savory note.
Cheese brings gooey melt, salty fat and protein, makes toast more indulgent.
Avocado gives creamy healthy fat, fiber and a mellow slightly nutty flavor.
Baby spinach adds little iron vitamin C and fresh green bite, barely noticeable.
Butter or oil crisps edges adds richness, pick olive oil for lighter taste.
Chives add onion brightness hot sauce kicks heat, both wake up flavor.

Ingredient Quantities

1 slice bread (about 45–60 g, sourdough, whole wheat or white)

1 large egg

1 slice cheese (cheddar, American or Swiss) or 1/4 cup shredded

1 tsp butter or 1/2 tsp olive oil or a quick spray of cooking oil

Pinch kosher salt

Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Optional 1/4 ripe avocado, sliced

Optional small handful baby spinach or arugula

Optional 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onion

Optional hot sauce or ketchup to serve

How to Make this

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1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2 to 3 minutes so it’s hot and ready.

2. Prep the bread: spread 1 tsp butter or brush 1/2 tsp olive oil on one side of the slice, or give it a quick spray of cooking oil. If you want the egg to sit nice, press a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon or use a small cookie cutter to cut a tiny hole.

3. If you prefer less mess you can also use a small oven safe ramekin or make a parchment square with a hole in the middle and set the bread on that. Either way spray the basket lightly so nothing sticks.

4. Crack 1 large egg onto the center of the bread (in the well or hole), season with a pinch kosher salt and a pinch freshly ground black pepper.

5. Top with 1 slice cheese (cheddar, American or Swiss) or 1/4 cup shredded cheese. If you like the yolk runny, lay the slice so it covers but doesn’t seal the egg completely.

6. Cook in the air fryer at 350°F: about 5 to 6 minutes for a runny yolk, 7 to 9 minutes for a firmer yolk. Check at 5 minutes so you don’t overcook it. If using shredded cheese add it in the last 60 seconds so it melts perfectly.

7. If adding baby spinach or arugula, toss it on in the last 30 to 60 seconds so it wilts slightly but stays bright. Avocado, sliced, should be added after cooking so it stays creamy.

8. Remove carefully with a spatula, let rest 30 to 60 seconds, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onion if using, and finish with a dash of hot sauce or ketchup if you like.

9. Serve immediately on a plate. Eat while it’s warm, it’s best right away but you can reheat briefly in the air fryer for 1 minute if needed.

10. Quick hacks: use day old bread for crisper edges, toast the bread 1 minute first if you want extra crunch, and if you’re cooking two toasts don’t crowd the basket leave space so air can circulate.

Equipment Needed

1. Air fryer with basket (set to 350°F and ready)
2. Small oven safe ramekin or a parchment square with a hole (to catch the egg)
3. Nonstick cooking spray or butter plus a pastry brush or butter knife for spreading
4. Small spoon or small cookie cutter to press a shallow well in the bread
5. Thin spatula for lifting the toast out of the basket
6. Sharp knife and cutting board for slicing avocado and chopping chives
7. Measuring spoons for the salt and pepper (and a small bowl if you want to beat the egg first)
8. Plate and a kitchen towel for serving and resting, dont forget to let it rest a few seconds

FAQ

Can I make this in any air fryer and what temp/time should I use? Cook on 350°F (175°C); about 6 to 8 minutes for a set white and slightly runny yolk, 8 to 10 minutes for a fully set yolk. All air fryers are little different so check at the lower time once or twice.

Do I need to cut a hole in the bread or can I just crack the egg on top? Either works. Cutting a hole keeps the egg contained and gives a neat look, but cracking the egg on top is fine too just make a shallow well with the back of a spoon so it doesnt slide off.

How do I get a runny yolk vs a firm yolk? For runny, 6 to 7 minutes at 350°F; for jammy 8 minutes; for fully firm 9 to 10 minutes. If you want extra control, add cheese for the last 1 to 2 minutes instead of at the start.

Can I use frozen or thicker bread and will that change cook time? Frozen or very thick bread may need an extra 1 to 2 minutes and it's smart to give the air fryer a minute to pre-toast the bread first so it doesnt get soggy under the egg.

What cheese or add-ins work best? Cheddar, American or Swiss melt great; shredded mozzarella or pepper jack work too. Avocado, baby spinach or a sprinkle of chives are nice fresh toppings, add them after cooking.

Can I cook more than one slice at a time and how do I reheat leftovers? Yes, as long as they sit in a single layer without overlapping. To reheat, 320°F for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through, or 4 to 5 minutes if you want the yolk more set.

Air Fryer Egg And Cheese Toast Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Pro Tips

– Use day old bread or give it a quick 30 to 60 second toast first so the bottom never gets soggy. brush the edges with a little butter or oil right before cooking for extra crunch and better browning.

– If you want exact yolk doneness, check early and often. start peeking at 4 1/2 to 5 minutes, and remember cheese seals heat quickly so add shredded cheese in the last minute if you want melty, not rubbery.

– To avoid a messy basket and perfectly round eggs use a small oven safe ramekin or a silicone ring. it keeps the egg contained and makes lifting out way easier with one spatula move.

– When cooking two at once leave space, rotate or switch positions halfway through, and don’t stack. air fryers vary a lot so small adjustments to time will save you from overcooking.

Air Fryer Egg And Cheese Toast Recipe

Recipe by Nicky Smith

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I present Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast with an Egg In The Air Fryer set atop a slice of bread and melted cheese, plus easy add-ins like avocado or spinach to inspire topping variations.

Servings

servings

Calories

360

kcal

Equipment: 1. Air fryer with basket (set to 350°F and ready)
2. Small oven safe ramekin or a parchment square with a hole (to catch the egg)
3. Nonstick cooking spray or butter plus a pastry brush or butter knife for spreading
4. Small spoon or small cookie cutter to press a shallow well in the bread
5. Thin spatula for lifting the toast out of the basket
6. Sharp knife and cutting board for slicing avocado and chopping chives
7. Measuring spoons for the salt and pepper (and a small bowl if you want to beat the egg first)
8. Plate and a kitchen towel for serving and resting, dont forget to let it rest a few seconds

Ingredients

1 slice bread (about 45–60 g, sourdough, whole wheat or white)
1 large egg
1 slice cheese (cheddar, American or Swiss) or 1/4 cup shredded
1 tsp butter or 1/2 tsp olive oil or a quick spray of cooking oil
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Optional 1/4 ripe avocado, sliced
Optional small handful baby spinach or arugula
Optional 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onion
Optional hot sauce or ketchup to serve

Directions

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2 to 3 minutes so it's hot and ready.
Prep the bread: spread 1 tsp butter or brush 1/2 tsp olive oil on one side of the slice, or give it a quick spray of cooking oil. If you want the egg to sit nice, press a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon or use a small cookie cutter to cut a tiny hole.
If you prefer less mess you can also use a small oven safe ramekin or make a parchment square with a hole in the middle and set the bread on that. Either way spray the basket lightly so nothing sticks.
Crack 1 large egg onto the center of the bread (in the well or hole), season with a pinch kosher salt and a pinch freshly ground black pepper.
Top with 1 slice cheese (cheddar, American or Swiss) or 1/4 cup shredded cheese. If you like the yolk runny, lay the slice so it covers but doesn't seal the egg completely.
Cook in the air fryer at 350°F: about 5 to 6 minutes for a runny yolk, 7 to 9 minutes for a firmer yolk. Check at 5 minutes so you don't overcook it. If using shredded cheese add it in the last 60 seconds so it melts perfectly.
If adding baby spinach or arugula, toss it on in the last 30 to 60 seconds so it wilts slightly but stays bright. Avocado, sliced, should be added after cooking so it stays creamy.
Remove carefully with a spatula, let rest 30 to 60 seconds, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onion if using, and finish with a dash of hot sauce or ketchup if you like.
Serve immediately on a plate. Eat while it's warm, it's best right away but you can reheat briefly in the air fryer for 1 minute if needed.
Quick hacks: use day old bread for crisper edges, toast the bread 1 minute first if you want extra crunch, and if you're cooking two toasts don't crowd the basket leave space so air can circulate.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.