Cook 'absolutely perfect' fried eggs - without using a pan or a cooker

The bliss of waking up to the aroma of breakfast being prepped can often be overshadowed by the dread of tackling a sticky, greasy frying pan afterwards.

The hassle of cleaning up and the extra oil or butter required for a fried egg might deter many, adding unwanted calories to their plate. However, Laurie Fleming, a celebrated cookbook author and brains behind Fork to Spoon, is advocating for people to abandon the frying pan in favour of the air fryer for a compelling reason.

Laurie stated: "Make my fried egg in air fryer recipe when you've got a craving for fried eggs but don't want to worry about excess grease. I love this dish but don't like how greasy and heavy it can make me feel. Enjoy the crispy edges and creamy yolk without all the guilt."

It may come across as unconventional, yet according to Laurie, deploying an air fryer to cook your fried eggs not only cuts down on health concerns but also elevates the taste. The swift, encompassing heat renders the egg sumptuously crispy without the risk of charring or an undercooked center that's right, no more sogginess due to dripping oil or grease, making the eating experience that much effortless, reports the Express.

When it comes to actually making fried eggs in an air fryer, here's what you'll need to do.

First off, grab a heat-resistant small bowl, a ramekin, or even an air fryer-ready pan preferably, if you have it, a mini cast iron skillet which is superlative in sustaining heat.

Make sure to spritz the container with an olive oil spray ensuring its entirely slicked up, then proceed to crack the egg into the prepared vessel.

Cook just one or two eggs at a time to ensure they cook evenly throughout. Pop the bowl into the air fryer at 190C, whack on the timer for three minutes, and let the gadget work its magic.

Bear in mind that cooking times can vary with different air fryers, so you might need to play around a bit to find the sweet spot for your machine. Laurie advised: "Wattage is important when it comes to making fried egg in air fryer! The higher it is, the less time you'll need."

Once done, whip the bowl out of the air fryer to see if the egg is done to your taste. Fancy a firmer yolk? Chuck it back in for another minute.

Finally, remove your bowl from the air fryer, sprinkle on some salt, pepper, or herbs to season, and tuck into your scrummy fried egg all without the hassle of traditional frying.

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