Air Fryer Egg Sandwich: Quick, Easy Breakfast

Air fryers are a convenient way to make a variety of dishes, including sandwiches. You can make an egg sandwich in an air fryer by preparing the egg and other ingredients, assembling the sandwich, and then cooking it in the air fryer. Here's a step-by-step guide to making an egg sandwich in an air fryer:

Firstly, gather your ingredients. You will need eggs, bread or English muffins, butter or cooking spray, and any desired fillings such as cheese, bacon, or sausage.

Next, prepare the egg. You can either crack the egg directly onto the bread or cook it separately in a pan or oven beforehand. If cooking it separately, whisk the egg with milk, and cook it until it forms a large chunk of scrambled egg that fits your bread.

Now, it's time to assemble the sandwich. Butter the bread or use cooking spray to prevent it from drying out. If using bacon, create a nest in the middle to hold the egg. Place the cooked egg or crack a raw egg onto the bread. Add any additional fillings, such as cheese or sausage.

Finally, cook the sandwich in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to around 350°F (175°C). Place the assembled sandwich in the air fryer basket and cook for 4-8 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness. For a runny yolk, cook for a shorter time, and for a firmer yolk, cook for a few minutes longer.

That's it! You can now enjoy your freshly made egg sandwich, hot and crispy straight from the air fryer.

How to make egg patties

To make egg patties for an egg sandwich in an air fryer, you will need eggs and milk. You can also add salt and pepper to taste.

First, whisk the eggs and milk together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. You can season the mixture with salt and pepper if you like. Then, cook the eggs on a stovetop. You want to make two large scrambled eggs that are about the same size as your bread or English muffins.

If you are making a breakfast sandwich, you can assemble it by placing the following ingredients in this order: the bottom half of an English muffin or a slice of bread, a sausage patty, the egg patty, a slice of cheese, and then the top half of the English muffin or bread.

Wrap the assembled sandwich in wax paper or aluminium foil. You can then air fry the sandwich for 3-4 minutes at 350°F (175-180°C) until heated through. If you are adding a sausage patty, you may need to cook the sandwich for a little longer, around 4-5 minutes.

How to assemble the sandwich

To assemble an egg sandwich in an air fryer, you will need to prepare the ingredients beforehand. You can cook the eggs on a stovetop or in the oven. To make the eggs, whisk together the eggs with milk and cook them on a stovetop or in the oven. You want two big chunks of scrambled eggs that are about the size of your bread or English muffin.

If you are using bacon, you can cook it in the air fryer. Place the bacon in the air fryer basket and cook at 400 °F for 5-7 minutes. If you are using sausage, you can cook it in the air fryer as well. Place the sausage patty in the air fryer basket and cook at 350 °F for 4 minutes.

Now, you are ready to assemble the sandwich. If you are using bread, butter both sides of the bread or spray with oil. This will help the sandwich get crispy. Place one slice of bread or English muffin down, then add the egg, 2-3 pieces of bacon or sausage, and a slice of cheese. Then, add the second slice of bread or English muffin.

If you are making multiple sandwiches, place them in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Cook the sandwiches for 4 minutes at 360 °F. If you want the cheese to be melted, flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 2 minutes or so.

Air fryer temperature and timing

The temperature and timing for making an egg sandwich in an air fryer depend on the type of sandwich you want to make, the ingredients used, and the type of air fryer you are using. Here are some general guidelines for air fryer temperature and timing:

• For an egg sandwich with bacon, it is recommended to cook the bacon in the air fryer at 400˚F/204˚C for 5-7 minutes.
• If you are making an egg sandwich with sausage patties, preheat your air fryer to 350℉. Then, cook the assembled sandwich for 3 minutes without sausage or 4-5 minutes with sausage, depending on whether it is freshly made or frozen.
• For an egg sandwich with a runny yolk, cook the egg at 330 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, then add cheese and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, adjusting to your desired level of doneness.
• If you are making an egg sandwich with a firmer yolk, you can increase the cooking time to 6-7 minutes or until the yolk reaches your desired consistency.
• To toast English muffins in the air fryer without drying them out, cook at 400ºF or 200ºC for 2 minutes, adding additional time as needed.
• For a frozen breakfast sandwich, cook at 340ºF or 170ºC for 6 minutes, then reassemble the sandwich and air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Most recipes recommend preheating the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, but some say that preheating is not necessary.

Freezing and reheating the sandwich

If you're making a big batch of sandwiches, freezing them is a great way to save time on busy mornings.

To freeze your egg sandwiches, wrap each sandwich individually in wax paper, parchment paper, or tinfoil. Then, place them in a freezer-safe resealable bag and store them in the freezer for up to one month.

When you're ready to enjoy your frozen sandwich, remove the plastic wrap and rewrap the sandwich in a paper towel. You can reheat the sandwich in the microwave for 1 minute on defrost or 50% power. Then, flip the sandwich and microwave for another 30 seconds to 1 minute on high power until it's warmed through.

Alternatively, you can reheat the sandwich in a toaster oven or a regular oven. If you're reheating multiple sandwiches, you can even place them in an air fryer and reheat them all at once.

For best results, thaw the sandwich in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Bread and bacon type

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread (white, wheat, or sourdough)
• 2-4 slices of bacon (thinly cut)
• 1-2 eggs
• Butter
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: cheese, avocado, or herbs for garnish

Method:

First, prepare the air fryer basket with a nonstick cooking spray. Then, butter both sides of each slice of bread and place them in a single layer in the basket.

Take a slice of bacon and twist it in the middle to create a "nest" for the egg. Crack the egg into the centre of the bacon nest.

Air fry the sandwich at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-8 minutes for a fully cooked egg, or 6-7 minutes for a runnier egg.

Remove the sandwich from the air fryer and season with salt and pepper. You can also add cheese, avocado, or herbs for extra flavour.

Tips:

• This recipe works best with thinly cut bacon. If you are using thicker bacon, it may need to be pre-cooked for a few minutes before adding to the sandwich.
• Experiment with different types of bread and cheese to find your favourite combination.
• This recipe can easily be customised to your taste preferences. For example, you can omit the bacon or use a dairy-free butter alternative.

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