There’s no doubt that air fryers are a game changer, and they can cook almost anything in less time than the traditional method. This includes making the perfect poached egg, and it will only take a few minutes from your time, as reported by The Express.
One of the most difficult things about making poached eggs is finding the right exact time when cooked with other meal components. The runny golden yolk can quickly become set if cooked for a second too long or even worse, it becomes too watery if undercooked.
Although eggs can be poached in a saucepan, experts at Ocado have named air fryers a “super simple” alternative. They said: “Unreliable poached eggs are a thing of the past with this air fryer poached eggs recipe… This super simple cooking method gives you more time to elevate your eggs.”
You will only need a few ingredients and some water, but nothing out of the ordinary. When making poached eggs in an air fryer will give experienced and non-experienced chefs extra time to “elevate” their meals.
Instead of the typical eggs on toast, the Ocado team has suggested dishes like Turkish-style eggs with rose harissa, Greek yoghurt, fresh herbs, and toasted pitta for dipping.
Ingredients:
For Turkish-style eggs:
Poached eggs are very easy to make, just by using some water. You will also need four ramekins or proof moulds to cook each egg. Start by brushing each one with vegetable oil, and then fill two-thirds full of hot water.
Finally, carefully crack the egg into each ramekin, placing it in the air fryer for five minutes at 185C until the whites are set but the yolk is still soft and runny.
If you want to spice up your poached eggs by turning them into Turkish-style eggs, add melted butter over a frying pan and cook over medium heat. Add the garlic, harissa, salt and pepper and cook for three minutes. Then, separate the Greek yoghurt between two plates.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs from the ramekins and place them on the yoghurt. Lastly, drizzle over the harissa butter, topping it with a little dill, and serve with toasted pitta bread.
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