Air fryer egg in a hole

Air fryer egg in a hole is a crispy golden toast with a perfectly cooked, gooey egg center. No pans, no mess, no babysitting the stove. It’s fast, filling, and ideal for busy mornings.

This is one of those easy recipes that you’ll want to keep in rotation for busy mornings, school lunches, and even lazy weekend brunches.

The breakfast that saved my sanity on many a chaotic morning—Egg in a Hole, but with an air fryer twist. Also called as Egg in a Basket, Toad in a Hole (don’t ask why). It’s got a million names, but one simple purpose: to make busy mornings a breeze and tummies full, fast.

Just cut a hole, crack an egg, toast, and boom, you’re done. And now, I’ve found a way to make it even easier (and cleaner): in the air fryer! No flipping eggs mid-fry. No stovetop mess. No burnt toast. Just pop it in, sip your coffee, and let the air fryer work its breakfast magic.

Whether you’re a parent trying to feed little humans or an adult surviving off coffee and vibes, this air fryer egg in a hole (aka Egg in a Basket) is about to be your new favorite thing.

The bread turns golden and crisped to perfection—seriously, nothing else compares. And the yolk? slightly runny but oh so velvety. The air fryer nails it every time, no flipping, no fuss, no pan babysitting required.

Want to level it up? Sprinkle some cheese, throw in a slice of ham, or swap regular bread for sourdough or brioche. You do you, toast queen.

There’s so much more you can whip up in an air fryer- you will be surprised.Try perfectly toasted peanut butter and jelly sandwich , cheesy stuffed mini peppers, potatoes or even caramelized bananas to top your oatmeal with. Honestly, once you start experimenting, you’ll wonder why you didn't buy an air fryer sooner.

How to air fry an egg in a toast

It’s also the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a kitchen wizard, even if all you did was press a button. You don’t even need to flip it. Okay here are the details.

Step 1: Ingredients

Your everyday bread and one egg. I like to use cage-free organic eggs whenever possible; the yolks are noticeably richer, brighter, and more golden than the regular ones.

Step 2: Cutting the hole

It might sound a bit fussy, but don’t overthink it! You don’t need a fancy cookie cutter—just grab a regular drinking glass. The key is to pick one that’s slightly smaller than your slice of bread, but not so small that the egg can’t fit in the hole. That’s it—simple and no-stress!

Do not throw the hole.It makes a perfect dipper into the yellow egg yolk.

Step 3: Air frying toad in a hole

Now for the last step. Preheat the air fryer to 360F or 180C for 5 minutes.

You can use a parchment paper, aluminium foil, a small cake or pie tin to form the base. You can also use the ready-made air fryer liners.

Place it in the air fryer. Place the bread on top. Break the egg inside the hole.

Pop the air fryer back and air fry for 6 minutes.

Toppings and variations

You could give this recipe so many different delicious twists-

• Topping - Add cheese, bacon bits, chili oil, elote seasoning
• Bagel - Use a bagel instead of bread.
• Egg in a basket- instead of cutting the circle, make it into a bowl of sorts, but pressing into the center.

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