Egg toast is a great dish to make in your Air Fryer!
Egg in a hole is a delightful weekend dish and a fun kitchen activity to do with kids — they can help press the indentation in the bread. Ready to learn how to make Air Fryer egg toast with bacon? Let’s cook in the bistro kitchen.
What You Need For This Recipe
This Air Fryer egg toast with bacon uses just a few simple ingredients. Prepare them before you begin:
- Bread – slices of white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- Eggs – use small eggs so the shallow indentation holds the white
- Bacon – uncooked cured bacon strips
- Salt and pepper – to taste
The exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
How To Make Air Fryer Egg Toast With Bacon
To form the indentation for the egg, a one-cup measuring cup works perfectly. If the dent is too shallow, cut a small hole in the center of the slice.
- Press a 1-cup measuring cup into the center of each bread slice to make a dent. If you prefer, cut a small round hole instead.
- Place parchment paper under the bread in the basket to catch any drips.
- Lay a strip of bacon into the indentation.
- Preheat the air fryer to 330°F (165°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the prepared bread slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Carefully crack a small egg onto the bacon on each slice.
- Cook for 7 minutes, then let the toast rest inside the closed air fryer for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper, and optionally sprinkle shredded cheese on top while warm.
- If your air fryer is small, repeat the cooking steps for additional batches.
Can You Air Fry Egg On Toast?
Yes — eggs cook nicely on toast in an air fryer, and you don’t need to butter the bread first. Use small eggs so the whites stay contained in the depression. Bacon helps form a barrier to keep the egg white from spilling over.
Air fryers tend to cook yolks faster than whites, which can make achieving a soft yolk a bit tricky. To manage this, reduce the cook time and then allow the toast to remain in the closed, turned-off air fryer for a short rest; this helps the whites set without overcooking the yolk.
What If My Egg Whites Are Not Cooked?
Because air fryer models vary, times are guidelines. If the whites are undercooked, turn the air fryer off and leave the egg toast inside the closed unit for an extra minute for runny yolks, or two minutes for firmer yolks. This residual heat helps finish the whites without overcooking the yolk.
Egg Toast Cooking Times
Use these times as a starting point and adjust to your air fryer and personal preference. Check the eggs halfway through to see how quickly they’re cooking.
- Over-easy yolk (whites barely set): 6 minutes, then 1 minute resting in the closed air fryer
- Slightly runny yolk (set whites, soft yolk): 7 minutes, then 1 minute resting
- Firm yolk (fully set whites and yolk): 8 minutes, then 1 minute resting
FAQ Air Fryer Egg Toast With Bacon
What Is Another Name For Egg In A Hole?
Egg in a hole is known by many names, including egg toast, fried egg in toast, bird’s nest, egg in a basket, the Popeye, and one-eyed Jack.
What Is The Point Of Egg In A Hole?
Egg in a hole presents eggs and toast in a fun, attractive way and combines cooking the egg and toasting the bread at once for a simple, satisfying meal.
More Egg Recipes To Try
If you enjoy egg dishes, try other air fryer egg recipes such as frittata, bacon and eggs, poached eggs, boiled eggs, omelet, and scrambled eggs.
Air Fryer Egg Toast With Bacon
Cook Air Fryer egg toast with bacon for an easy breakfast. Done in less than 10 minutes. Set and forget. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 slices square sandwich bread
- 2 small eggs
- 4 strips of bacon
- Salt and pepper
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Use a measuring cup to make a dent in each bread slice. If the indentation is shallow, cut a small hole in the center and place parchment paper underneath.
- Add a slice of bacon into each indentation.
- Preheat the air fryer to 330°F (165°C) for 3 minutes. Place the bread in the basket and crack a small egg on top of the bacon.
- Cook for 7 minutes, then let the toast rest inside the closed air fryer for 1 extra minute.
- Season with salt and pepper and add shredded cheese if desired.
- Repeat for additional batches if needed.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 2 • Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302 • Total Fat: 17g • Saturated Fat: 7g • Unsaturated Fat: 9g • Trans Fat: 0g • Cholesterol: 178mg • Sodium: 833mg • Carbohydrates: 17g • Fiber: 1g • Sugar: 2g • Protein: 19g
Note: Nutrition information is for guidance only and may not be completely accurate.