Description
Make quick, crispy, and cheesy egg toast using your air fryer. This recipe includes a creamy ricotta variation for an upgraded breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread (sourdough or thick-cut recommended)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil or melted butter.
- Place the bread in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over the top of each slice of bread, allowing it to soak in for about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the egg-soaked bread.
- If using ricotta, dollop the ricotta cheese on top of the shredded cheese layer.
- Air fry at 375F (190C) for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the egg is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Check at 6 minutes to prevent burning. Remove carefully and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche bread.
- You can substitute Gruyere cheese for a sharper taste.
- If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake this at 400F (200C) on a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100