Air Fryer Cheesy Egg Toast
📝 Servings
2 slices (serves 1–2)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 7–10 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
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2 slices thick-cut sandwich bread (white, brioche, or Texas toast works best)
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2 large eggs
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½–1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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1–2 tbsp softened butter (optional, for extra crispiness)
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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Optional: garlic powder, chili flakes, chopped parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Bread
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Lightly butter one side of each slice (this will be the bottom for extra crisp).
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Using a spoon, press down the center of each slice to create a shallow well.
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Do not press all the way through.
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You want a “nest” to hold the egg.
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2️⃣ Add Cheese Barrier
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Sprinkle shredded cheese around the edges of the bread, forming a border.
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This creates a “dam” so the egg doesn’t spill.
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Add a little cheese inside the well too.
3️⃣ Add the Egg
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Crack one egg directly into the center well of each slice.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Optional: sprinkle garlic powder or chili flakes.
4️⃣ Air Fry
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Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes.
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Line basket with parchment paper (with holes if possible).
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Carefully place toast inside.
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Air fry for:
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7 minutes for runny yolk
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8–9 minutes for medium yolk
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10 minutes for fully set yolk
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5️⃣ Finish
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Check doneness (egg whites should be fully set).
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Remove carefully with a spatula.
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Garnish with parsley or extra pepper.
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Serve immediately.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Results
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Use thick bread — thin bread may get soggy.
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If egg spills, try cracking egg into a small bowl first, then gently pouring.
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For crispier edges, flip toast for last 1 minute (carefully).
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If cheese browns too fast, lower temp to 325°F.
🥓 Flavor Variations
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Add crumbled cooked bacon on top before air frying.
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Add sliced avocado after cooking.
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Add a drizzle of hot honey.
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Spread a thin layer of pesto under the cheese.
🧊 Storage
Best eaten fresh.
Reheat at 325°F for 2–3 minutes (yolk will firm up).
