Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast – A Quick, Crisp, and Cheesy Breakfast Fix

Perfectly toasted bread, gooey cheese, and a baked egg all done in your air fryer in minutes—this is the toast your mornings have been missing!

🎉 Introduction

Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to your new favorite morning go-to: Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast. It’s crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside, and cooks up in under 10 minutes with no stove required.

Whether you’re in a rush or just want a simple meal with big flavor, this air fryer breakfast is high-protein, satisfying, and made with ingredients you already have. Plus, it’s customizable—add bacon, avocado, or hot sauce for a twist!

🛒 Ingredients

(Yields 2 toasts)

🥚 Basic Toast Ingredients

• 2 slices of bread (thick and sturdy like sourdough or brioche)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
• 1 tbsp butter or mayo (optional, for crispiness)
• Salt & pepper to taste

🔥 Optional Add-ins

• Diced cooked bacon or ham
• Thin tomato slices
• Spinach or chopped herbs
• Hot sauce or chili flakes
• Avocado (add after air frying)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep the Bread

1. Lightly spread butter or mayo on one side of each bread slice.
2. Use the back of a spoon to press down a shallow well in the center of each slice (leave edges raised to contain the egg).

Step 2: Add Cheese & Egg

1. Sprinkle shredded cheese around the outer edges, leaving a space in the center.
2. Carefully crack an egg into the center well of each toast slice.
3. Season with salt and pepper, and add any extras like bacon or herbs.

Step 3: Air Fry

1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) if needed.
2. Place toasts in the air fryer basket carefully.
3. Air fry for 7–9 minutes, depending on how runny or set you like your eggs.

Step 4: Serve

1. Use a spatula to carefully remove toasts from the air fryer.
2. Top with avocado slices, hot sauce, or fresh herbs if desired.
3. Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy-crispy-egg perfection!

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 2 toasts
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 7–9 minutes
• Total Time: ~10–15 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Meat Lover’s: Add chopped ham or crumbled sausage
• Veggie Style: Layer in spinach, tomato, or sautéed mushrooms
• Spicy Kick: Sprinkle chili flakes or add sriracha
• Breakfast Sandwich: Stack two toasts for a mega sandwich
• Sweet-Savory: Use cinnamon raisin bread and top with hot honey

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days
• Reheat: Pop back in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes at 350°F
• Freezing not recommended—eggs can become rubbery

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use any bread?
   Thicker slices like Texas toast or sourdough hold up best.
2. How do I prevent the egg from running off?
   Press a good well in the bread and don’t overload with cheese in the middle.
3. Is it safe to crack the egg directly on the toast?
   Yes! Just be gentle and make sure your well is deep enough.
4. What cheeses work best?
   Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or any melty cheese you love.
5. Can I cook more than 2 toasts at a time?
   Only if your air fryer fits them without overlap.
6. Can I make the egg scrambled instead?
   Yes! Beat the egg and pour it in for a scrambled effect.
7. How do I get a runny yolk?
   Air fry closer to 6–7 minutes and check frequently.
8. What if I want fully cooked yolks?
   Go 9–10 minutes until set.
9. Can I add veggies?
   Totally—just chop them small so they cook through quickly.
10. Do I need to flip it?
    Nope—everything cooks from the top and bottom as-is.

🏁 Conclusion

Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast is the ultimate quick breakfast—simple, customizable, and totally satisfying. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have crispy toast, melty cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs, all with barely any cleanup.

It’s a win for busy mornings, lazy brunches, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights. Give it a try—and prepare to be hooked! 🍳🧀

Adam

Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast – A Quick, Crisp, and Cheesy Breakfast Fix

Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to your new favorite morning go-to: Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast. It’s crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside, and cooks up in under 10 minutes with no stove required. Whether you’re in a rush or just want a simple meal with big flavor, this air fryer breakfast is high-protein, satisfying, and made with ingredients you already have. Plus, it’s customizable—add bacon, avocado, or hot sauce for a twist!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 toasts

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Yields 2 toasts

🥚 Basic Toast Ingredients

• 2 slices of bread thick and sturdy like sourdough or brioche
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or blend
• 1 tbsp butter or mayo optional, for crispiness
• Salt & pepper to taste

🔥 Optional Add-ins

• Diced cooked bacon or ham
• Thin tomato slices
• Spinach or chopped herbs
• Hot sauce or chili flakes
• Avocado add after air frying

Method

 

Step 1: Prep the Bread

1. Lightly spread butter or mayo on one side of each bread slice.
2. Use the back of a spoon to press down a shallow well in the center of each slice (leave edges raised to contain the egg).

Step 2: Add Cheese & Egg

1. Sprinkle shredded cheese around the outer edges, leaving a space in the center.
2. Carefully crack an egg into the center well of each toast slice.
3. Season with salt and pepper, and add any extras like bacon or herbs.

Step 3: Air Fry

1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) if needed.
2. Place toasts in the air fryer basket carefully.
3. Air fry for 7–9 minutes, depending on how runny or set you like your eggs.

Step 4: Serve

1. Use a spatula to carefully remove toasts from the air fryer.
2. Top with avocado slices, hot sauce, or fresh herbs if desired.
3. Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy-crispy-egg perfection!

Notes

🥄 Variations
Meat Lover’s: Add chopped ham or crumbled sausage

Veggie Style: Layer in spinach, tomato, or sautéed mushrooms

Spicy Kick: Sprinkle chili flakes or add sriracha

Breakfast Sandwich: Stack two toasts for a mega sandwich

Sweet-Savory: Use cinnamon raisin bread and top with hot honey

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days

Reheat: Pop back in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes at 350°F

Freezing not recommended—eggs can become rubbery

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use any bread?
Thicker slices like Texas toast or sourdough hold up best.

How do I prevent the egg from running off?
Press a good well in the bread and don’t overload with cheese in the middle.

Is it safe to crack the egg directly on the toast?
Yes! Just be gentle and make sure your well is deep enough.

What cheeses work best?
Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or any melty cheese you love.

Can I cook more than 2 toasts at a time?
Only if your air fryer fits them without overlap.

Can I make the egg scrambled instead?
Yes! Beat the egg and pour it in for a scrambled effect.

How do I get a runny yolk?
Air fry closer to 6–7 minutes and check frequently.

What if I want fully cooked yolks?
Go 9–10 minutes until set.

Can I add veggies?
Totally—just chop them small so they cook through quickly.

Do I need to flip it?
Nope—everything cooks from the top and bottom as-is.

🏁 Conclusion
Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast is the ultimate quick breakfast—simple, customizable, and totally satisfying. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have crispy toast, melty cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs, all with barely any cleanup.

It’s a win for busy mornings, lazy brunches, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights. Give it a try—and prepare to be hooked! 🍳🧀