A best Air Fryer Poached Eggs: A Game-Changer in the Kitchen

This creates a luxuriously soft custard-like consistency. For an elegant brunch dish, top the finished poached eggs with a spoonful of pesto, hollandaise, or browned butter with sage. These small tweaks can transform simple poached eggs into a gourmet experience.

How to Store & Reheat Air Fryer Poached Eggs
Poached eggs are best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store them, let them cool completely before placing them in an airtight container. Elegant brunch dishAir fryer recipes

Keep them refrigerated for up to 2 days—any longer and the texture may become rubbery. To prevent sticking, you can store them in a bowl of cold water, changing the water daily, though this method is best for short-term storage.

When reheating, avoid the microwave, as it can make the eggs tough. Instead, place the poached eggs in a bowl of warm (not boiling) water for 1-2 minutes to gently rewarm them.

Alternatively, you can reheat them in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 1-2 minutes, but be careful not to overcook them. If you stored them in water, pat them dry with a paper towel before reheating.

For meal prep, consider partially cooking the eggs (about 4-5 minutes in the air fryer) so they’re slightly underdone. When ready to eat, reheat them for 1-2 minutes to finish cooking. This helps maintain a soft yolk.

Poached eggs can also be frozen, though the texture changes—place them on a parchment-lined tray to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen in warm water for 3-4 minutes.Continue reading…