Description
This quick and delicious Air Fryer Egg & Cheese Toast is a perfect breakfast or snack option. Featuring a simple combination of a slice of white bread topped with a gently cooked egg and melted mozzarella cheese, it’s enhanced with olive oil, sesame seeds, and an optional drizzle of syrup for a sweet-savory finish. Ready in just 12 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying dish with a crispy edge and gooey center made effortlessly in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 slice white bread
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- Syrup (maple syrup or honey), for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Place a slice of white bread into your air fryer basket without pre-toasting it. This will serve as the base for your egg and cheese.
- Create a well: Use the back of a spoon to gently press down the center of the bread, forming a small hollow to hold the egg securely during cooking.
- Apply olive oil: Brush or drizzle olive oil over the surface of the bread, focusing on the edges to help it crisp beautifully in the air fryer.
- Add the egg: Carefully crack an egg into the well you created on the bread. Take your time to prevent breaking the yolk.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the egg and surrounding bread, allowing some cheese to fall over the edges for extra flavor.
- Air fry: Cook at 175°C (350°F) for around 7 minutes. Begin checking at 5 minutes. If you prefer a runny yolk, remove at 7 minutes; for a firmer yolk, cook up to 10 minutes.
- Finish toppings: Once cooked, sprinkle sesame seeds and a pinch of salt on top to add crunch and enhance flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy your toast warm, optionally adding a drizzle of maple syrup or honey for a delightful sweet-savory contrast.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for best results and ease of cracking.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on your specific air fryer model to achieve desired yolk consistency.
- Substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like cheddar or gouda if preferred.
- If you like, add herbs such as chives or parsley as a garnish for extra freshness.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread instead of white bread.
