Air Fryer Soft Eggs (Custard-Style / Ramekin Eggs)
🕒 Time
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 6–10 minutes
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Total: 15 minutes
🍽 Serves
4 eggs (adjust as needed)
🧾 Ingredients
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4 large eggs (room temperature works best)
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1–2 tsp butter or oil (for greasing)
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Salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Optional: 1 tbsp heavy cream (for extra tenderness)
👩🍳 Equipment
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Air fryer
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4 small oven-safe ramekins
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Small baking tray (if needed to stabilize)
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Air Fryer
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Preheat to 300°F (150°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Low heat ensures soft, evenly cooked eggs.
2️⃣ Prepare the Ramekins
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Lightly grease each ramekin with butter or oil.
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Optional: Add ½–1 tsp cream at the bottom for richer texture.
3️⃣ Crack the Eggs
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Crack 1 egg into each ramekin.
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Avoid breaking the yolk.
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Sprinkle lightly with salt.
4️⃣ Air Fry
Place ramekins in the basket (do not stack).
For Different Textures:
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Very Runny Yolk: 6–7 minutes
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Soft Jammy Yolk (like image): 8 minutes
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Medium Set Yolk: 9–10 minutes
Check at 6 minutes — air fryers vary.
5️⃣ Rest
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Remove carefully (ramekins are hot).
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Let sit 1–2 minutes — eggs continue cooking slightly.
6️⃣ Serve
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Run a thin knife around the edge.
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Gently invert onto a plate.
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Season with black pepper.
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Serve with toast, avocado, or breakfast sausage.
🌟 Texture Tips
✔ Whites should be set but soft
✔ Yolks should jiggle slightly in center
✔ If whites look undercooked, cook 1 more minute
🧀 Flavor Variations
🥓 Savory Version
Add before cooking:
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Shredded cheese
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Cooked bacon bits
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Sautéed spinach
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Chopped herbs
🍅 Mediterranean
Add:
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Cherry tomatoes
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Feta cheese
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Oregano
⚠️ Important Notes
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Use room temperature eggs for even cooking.
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Don’t cook above 320°F — yolks will harden quickly.
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If air fryer runs hot, reduce time by 1 minute.
