I created an Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast using an air fryer for one to combine a perfectly set egg and melted cheese on toast with optional toppings like avocado or spinach.
I love how nothing fancy is needed for this Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast. One crisp slice of sourdough or whole wheat bread becomes a tiny, perfect vehicle for gooey melted cheddar or American cheese that somehow feels like a treat not a chore.
It’s the kind of Simple Air Fryer breakfast that makes weekday mornings less chaotic, and yeah I’ve made it when I had zero patience and still got a great bite. If you’ve ever been curious about Egg In The Air Fryer, this easy take will have you testing toppings before you know it.
Ingredients
- day old sourdough or whole wheat gives chew, fiber, and a nuttier flavor, yay.
- big protein punch, vitamin D and B12, makes the toast rich and satisfying.
- melts into gooey salty bliss, adds calcium and creamy fat, yum.
- browned butter gives nuttiness, olive oil keeps it lighter, both add mouthfeel.
- brings healthy fats and creaminess, adds fiber and a mellow, cool contrast.
- fresh leaves add colour, vitamins and a peppery bite if you choose arugula.
- chives or green onion give oniony brightness, hot sauce wakes the whole thing.
- salt brings out flavors, pepper adds bite, both tiny but absolutely necessary.
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 slice bread, sourdough or whole wheat, day old works better
- 1 large egg, room temp if you got time
- 1 slice cheese (about 1 oz / 28 g), cheddar or American are good
- 1 tsp butter or olive oil, for spreading
- Salt, a pinch or to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray (optional, if you prefer not to use butter)
- 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional, for topping)
- Handful baby spinach or arugula (optional)
- Chopped chives or green onion, about 1 tsp (optional)
- Hot sauce or red pepper flakes, a few drops or a pinch (optional)
How to Make this
1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and grab the bread (day old sourdough or whole wheat works best), the egg, cheese, butter or olive oil, salt and pepper, and any toppings you want like avocado, spinach, chives or hot sauce.
2. Spread the 1 tsp butter or brush a little olive oil on one side of the bread or spray it lightly with cooking spray if you prefer less butter. Make a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon so the egg has somewhere to sit.
3. Crack the egg into a small bowl first to check for shells, its easier to pour from there and you wont spill. Season the egg with a pinch of salt and some fresh ground black pepper.
4. Place the buttered bread in the air fryer basket, buttered side down or whatever way fits best, and gently pour the egg into the well on the bread.
5. Top the egg with the slice of cheese (cheddar or American are great). If you want wilted greens tuck a handful of baby spinach or arugula under the cheese now so they steam a bit while it cooks. Sprinkle chopped chives or green onion on top if using.
6. Cook at 350°F for about 6 to 8 minutes. For a runny yolk check at 5 to 6 minutes, for a firmer yolk aim closer to 8 minutes. Watch the whites set and the cheese melt.
7. Carefully lift the toast out with a spatula, season again with a little salt and pepper to taste, and add a few drops of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
8. Top with sliced avocado and extra fresh spinach or arugula if you want, scatter the chopped chives, and serve immediately while its warm and gooey.
Equipment Needed
1. Air fryer with basket — to cook the toast and melt the cheese
2. Small bowl — to crack the egg into first so you dont get shells in the toast
3. Spoon — to make the shallow well in the bread
4. Butter knife or small pastry brush — for spreading the butter or oil
5. Spatula — to lift the toast out without breaking it
6. Measuring teaspoon — for the 1 tsp butter or oil and a pinch of salt
7. Cutting board — for slicing avocado and chopping chives
8. Chef knife or paring knife — for avocado and herbs
FAQ
Air Fryer Egg And Cheese Toast Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Bread: swap sourdough or whole wheat for an English muffin, a bagel half, or a sturdy gluten free slice — day old still toasts better.
- Egg: use 2 egg whites, a thin slab of silken tofu, or a store bought vegan egg replacer if you want no-eggs, it won’t be exactly the same but works.
- Cheese: trade cheddar/American for mozzarella, Swiss, pepper jack, or a plant based cheese slice for a dairy free option.
- Butter/Olive oil: spread mayo, use cooking spray, or a smear of softened cream cheese for richness instead of butter.
Pro Tips
1. Use day old bread if you can, its just way easier to hold the egg without getting soggy. Press the edges down to make a little well but dont make it too deep or the white will run over. A quick swipe of butter on the outside helps the crust crisp up and taste better.
2. Crack the egg into a small bowl first and season there, youll avoid shells and you can pour it slow so it sits neat. Room temp eggs cook more even, so if you remember to take it out 10 minutes before cooking its worth it.
3. Grate the cheese or tear it into smaller pieces so it melts fast and covers the egg better. If you want wilted greens tuck them under the cheese so they steam instead of drying out on top.
4. Watch the air fryer the first time, every machine is different so check a minute or two early for the yolk you like. Finish with a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of flaky salt on the avocado, it wakes up the flavors and makes it taste restaurant level.
Air Fryer Egg And Cheese Toast Recipe
I created an Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast using an air fryer for one to combine a perfectly set egg and melted cheese on toast with optional toppings like avocado or spinach.
1
servings
400
kcal
Equipment: 1. Air fryer with basket — to cook the toast and melt the cheese
2. Small bowl — to crack the egg into first so you dont get shells in the toast
3. Spoon — to make the shallow well in the bread
4. Butter knife or small pastry brush — for spreading the butter or oil
5. Spatula — to lift the toast out without breaking it
6. Measuring teaspoon — for the 1 tsp butter or oil and a pinch of salt
7. Cutting board — for slicing avocado and chopping chives
8. Chef knife or paring knife — for avocado and herbs
Ingredients
1 slice bread, sourdough or whole wheat, day old works better
1 large egg, room temp if you got time
1 slice cheese (about 1 oz / 28 g), cheddar or American are good
1 tsp butter or olive oil, for spreading
Salt, a pinch or to taste
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking spray (optional, if you prefer not to use butter)
1/4 avocado, sliced (optional, for topping)
Handful baby spinach or arugula (optional)
Chopped chives or green onion, about 1 tsp (optional)
Hot sauce or red pepper flakes, a few drops or a pinch (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and grab the bread (day old sourdough or whole wheat works best), the egg, cheese, butter or olive oil, salt and pepper, and any toppings you want like avocado, spinach, chives or hot sauce.
- Spread the 1 tsp butter or brush a little olive oil on one side of the bread or spray it lightly with cooking spray if you prefer less butter. Make a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon so the egg has somewhere to sit.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl first to check for shells, its easier to pour from there and you wont spill. Season the egg with a pinch of salt and some fresh ground black pepper.
- Place the buttered bread in the air fryer basket, buttered side down or whatever way fits best, and gently pour the egg into the well on the bread.
- Top the egg with the slice of cheese (cheddar or American are great). If you want wilted greens tuck a handful of baby spinach or arugula under the cheese now so they steam a bit while it cooks. Sprinkle chopped chives or green onion on top if using.
- Cook at 350°F for about 6 to 8 minutes. For a runny yolk check at 5 to 6 minutes, for a firmer yolk aim closer to 8 minutes. Watch the whites set and the cheese melt.
- Carefully lift the toast out with a spatula, season again with a little salt and pepper to taste, and add a few drops of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
- Top with sliced avocado and extra fresh spinach or arugula if you want, scatter the chopped chives, and serve immediately while its warm and gooey.
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 200g
- Total number of serves: 1
- Calories: 400kcal
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Polyunsaturated: 3g
- Monounsaturated: 12g
- Cholesterol: 216mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Potassium: 480mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Vitamin A: 2400IU
- Vitamin C: 6mg
- Calcium: 300mg
- Iron: 3.7mg
