Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs

Name: Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 3 Large Eggs; 2 Tablespoons Milk; Pinch Salt and pepper

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Start your day the easy way with Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs! Fluffy, delicious, and effortless to make, they’re perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or a tasty addition to any meal.

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Can You Make Scrambled Eggs in an Air Fryer?

Yes, you can make scrambled eggs in air fryer. In fact, scrambled eggs in air fryer are really nice!

Personally, I love air-frying scrambled eggs.

It’s not the easiest or the fastest way to do it by any means, and I can see why you might prefer to stick with scrambling eggs on the hob or in the microwave.

But it is my favourite way to do them and once you’ve tried air fryer scrambled eggs, I’m sure you’ll love them.

scrambled eggs, baked beans, hash browns and toast on a white plate.

Why Air Fry Scrambled Eggs

I air fry scrambled eggs because it’s something I’m not very good at!

We don’t have a microwave, and I find that when I scramble eggs on the hob, I make a huge mess of my pan and almost always overcook my eggs.

You might also want to air-fry scrambled eggs because:

If you use a silicone dish like I do, you won’t need any butter or oil, making them healthier.
If you are cooking eggs as part of a bigger breakfast, it can save you space on the hob.
Many people use air fryers in caravans, or even at home, instead of ovens.
It’s much easier to wash up!

eggs, hash browns, toast and baked beans on white plate, egg on fork in foreground.

Ingredients For Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs

All you need to air fryer scrambled eggs is:

Eggs

Milk

Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Once you’ve cracked the basic scrambled eggs in air fryer recipe, you can add things, but I recommend starting simple.

eggs, milk and salt and pepper on table.

Equipment

As well as an air fryer, you’ll need:

A jug
A whisk to scramble the eggs
Silicone mould to cook the eggs. I use these (affiliate link).

How to Air Fry Scrambled Egg– Step-by-Step Instructions

Full, easy-to-follow instructions and quantities are available in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step One

Preheat your air fryer to 200 degrees C and set for 10 minutes.

If your air fryer has a preheat setting, use this. If not, heat to 200 degrees C for around 2 minutes before you put your eggs in, setting for 12 minutes total.

Step Two

Whisk the eggs with a splash of milk and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step Three

Pour into a silicone cake tin or basket.

If you are using a metal tin or another non-silicone baking dish, you should spray with olive oil or melt a knob of butter in the air fryer and spread it around before adding the eggs.

raw eggs with black pepper in red silicone mould.

Step Four

Place in the air fryer basket (on top of the crisper tray if your machine has one) and air fry for 4 minutes.

scrambled eggs in red silicone mould in air fryer basket.

Step Five

After four minutes, open the drawer and whisk the eggs, pulling the sides away and scrambling.

At this point, some of the eggs will be cooked, but most will still be liquid.

Step Six

Continue to air fry, whisking and pulling the eggs away from the sides to scramble every 1-2 minutes until the eggs are as firm as you like them.

For me, this takes around 7 minutes.

If any of the eggs ride up the side of your dish, they will dry out very quickly and form a thin, crispy skin. Carefully remove and discard this every time you stir, or if you don’t mind the texture, fold it back into the egg.

How to Serve Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs

I love air fried scrambled eggs with buttered toast or as part of a bigger meal with things like sausage and hash browns.

Scrambled eggs in the air fryer are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A nutritious and filling element of any meal.

Scrambled eggs on toast in air fryer is probably one of my go-to work-from-home lunches.

scrambled eggs, baked beans, hash browns and toast on a white plate. Eggs, ketchup and salt and pepper to the sides.

Variations

Once you’ve cracked the basic air fryer scrambled eggs recipe, you can think about adding some other flavours.

Add Butter

If you usually make scrambled eggs in the pan, you may do it in melted butter.

If you still want that buttery flavour, place a knob of butter in your tin or mould, and melt in the air fryer for around one minute (or while the fryer is preheating) before adding the eggs.

Skip the Milk

If you like a drier scrambled egg, you could skip the milk.

Add Grated Cheese

Whisking a handful of grated cheddar cheese into your egg mix before scrambling or sprinkling some on top of the cooked eggs is brilliant!

Add Chives

A handful of chopped fresh chives can also be a great addition. You might also want to try chilli flakes for a bit of heat.

Leftovers

Reheated scrambled eggs can be a little rubbery, and I don’t recommend saving leftover scrambled eggs. Instead, if you want a smaller portion, just use two eggs and cook for a shorter time.

FAQ

Can You Cook Eggs in an Air Fryer?

Yes, you can cook eggs in the air fryer.

Can You Put Raw Eggs in an Air Fryer?

Yes, you can put raw eggs in the air fryer. Just make sure they are cooked and piping hot before serving.

How Long to Air Fry Scrambled Eggs?

How long you air fry scrambled eggs will depend on how many eggs you use and how dry you like them. I air fry for around 7-8 minutes.

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