How to Cook Scrambled Eggs in an Air Fryer

I know what you’re thinking – scrambled eggs in an air fryer?! But hear me out. The air fryer circulates hot air evenly around the food, creating light, fluffy scrambled eggs in minutes. No more babysitting eggs on the stovetop or ending up with rubbery, overcooked eggs. The air fryer is a game changer!

Cooking scrambled eggs in an air fryer is quick and easy, requiring just eggs, salt, pepper, a spritz of cooking spray, and 3-5 minutes to cook.

As someone who loves gadgets and finding new ways to use my appliances, I was excited to try making scrambled eggs in my air fryer.

Benefits of Cooking Scrambled Eggs in an Air Fryer

There are a few benefits to using an air fryer rather than a skillet to make scrambled eggs:

• Fast cooking time – Eggs cook in just 3-5 minutes in an air fryer, while stove top scrambled eggs can take 10+ minutes of stirring and watching. The air fryer speeds things up considerably.
• Even cooking – The hot air circulates around the eggs, cooking them evenly on all sides. No more undercooked or overcooked patches.
• Fluffy texture – The air fryer dries out the eggs a bit more than stove top cooking, resulting in delightfully fluffy scrambled eggs.
• Easy clean up – Unlike a skillet, there’s no sticking or burnt egg bits to scrub out of the air fryer basket. A quick wipe down is all it needs.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cooking scrambled eggs in the air fryer takes just a few easy steps:

1. Prepare the Eggs

Crack 2-4 eggs into a small bowl (2 eggs make 1 serving). Add a pinch of salt and pepper and beat lightly with a fork until just blended, about 10-15 seconds. You don’t want to overbeat and make them too foamy.

2. Spray the Air Fryer Basket

Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with a thin coating of oil. This prevents sticking.

3. Pour in the Eggs

Pour the beaten eggs into the oiled air fryer basket. Gently tilt the basket around to evenly distribute the eggs.

4. Cook the Eggs

Cook at 300°F for 3-5 minutes, until the eggs are softly set but still moist. Shake the basket halfway through for even cooking.

5. Fluff and Serve

Use a plastic spatula to gently scrape and fluff the cooked eggs right in the basket. Transfer to plates and enjoy!

Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs

• Use 2-3 eggs per person. More than 4 eggs may overcrowd the air fryer basket.
• Undercook just slightly, as the eggs will continue cooking a bit after removal.
• For extra fluffy eggs, replace 1/4 cup milk for 1/4 cup water. The milk proteins create more volume.
• Add chopped veggies like peppers, onions, or spinach for a scramble. Just cook the veggies for 2 mins first.
• Top with shredded cheese in the last 1-2 mins of cooking for cheesy scrambled eggs.
• For creamier texture, stir in a dollop of cream cheese after cooking.

Key Takeaways

• Making scrambled eggs in an air fryer is fast, easy, and results in fluffier eggs than stove top.
• Simply beat 2-4 eggs with salt and pepper, spray the basket, cook at 300°F for 3-5 minutes.
• Add veggies, cheese, or cream cheese to customize your scrambled egg air fryer recipe.
• Enjoy quick clean up since air fried eggs don’t stick and stain the basket like skillet eggs.

So there you have it friends – perfectly cooked scrambled eggs in just minutes using the air fryer. Give this easy breakfast recipe a try and let me know what you think. This is definitely my new favorite way to make scrambled eggs! Be sure to subscribe and come back next week when I’ll be air frying up some tasty appetizers.