Air fryer revolution: Effortless poached eggs made simple
Poached eggs present quite a challenge for many people. A device recently gaining popularity comes to the rescue. A simple trick will allow you to serve breakfasts as if they were from the best restaurant.
It might seem that making poached eggs is simple. Just create a whirlpool in a pot, drop an egg in the middle, and wait a moment. No wonder it often appears in cooking shows as a challenge for the participants. And it's a test that even those who have no trouble with monkfish or frying steaks fail.
Instead of getting frustrated once more over an egg white falling apart in the pot and resignedly frying eggs in a pan, turn to the help of an air fryer. This device, popular in recent times, is useful not only for roasting meats and frying fries.
Poached eggs from an air fryer
Poached eggs are a dish that adds elegance to any breakfast or even lunch. Thanks to the air fryer, you can prepare them quickly and effortlessly while maintaining the delicate, runny yolk. If, up until now, your eggs didn't turn out as you wanted, this popular device will solve your problems.
For making poached eggs, you need silicone molds that can be used in an air fryer. Place them in the drawer of the device and spray or brush with a small amount of oil or olive oil, then crack an egg inside. Do this carefully to avoid damaging the yolk. Insert the drawer and turn on the device, setting it to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the eggs for about 6 minutes. The time may vary slightly depending on the power of the device and preferences regarding the egg's doneness.
Afterwards, simply remove the eggs from the mold and transfer them to a plate. A bit of salt, and you can enjoy the perfect poached egg.
How to serve poached eggs?
Poached eggs pair excellently with toast made from white or whole-grain bread, spread with butter or avocado. You can add a pinch of salt and pepper, along with your favourite herbs like fresh dill or chives. Poached eggs also work great on a sandwich with salmon or cream cheese.
The runny yolk can envelop vegetables in a salad (e.g., with arugula and cherry tomatoes), turning into a delicate sauce. It's worth placing a poached egg on grilled vegetables, especially asparagus. They also work for a quick lunch — just add boiled potatoes and a side salad.
