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Soft creamy scrambled eggs in a small white ramekin with chives and toast beside it, visible tender curds and natural breakfast light.; title text reads Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Soft air fryer scrambled eggs cooked in a small pan with two stir points to prevent a rubbery ring.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Resting 1 minute
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • 6-inch heat-safe pan that fits the basket
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Confirm the pan is air-fryer and oven safe and that air can move around it. Butter the inside.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 300°F for 3 minutes with the empty pan inside.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper until no streaks remain.
  4. Carefully pour into the hot pan and cook 3 minutes.
  5. Pull set edges toward the center. Cook 2 minutes, stir again and add cheese if using.
  6. Cook 1 to 3 minutes more, stopping while the eggs still look softly glossy. Stir and rest 1 minute.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • USDA lists 160°F for eggs; vulnerable diners should follow applicable food-safety guidance for egg doneness.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.