Air Fryer Egg in a Puff Pastry
If you thought that an Air-fried egg in toast was easy and delish, try this Air Fryer Egg in a Puff Pastry. Game changer!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed. 4 x 5-inch rectangles.
- 2 eggs Medium or Large
- 1 tsp oil Oil for brushing. Or spray oil.
- 1/8 tsp salt Salt & pepper to taste. Or seasoning of choice.
Instructions
- Puff Patry Crust: Choose your favorite pre-made pastry dough and let it thaw. I used Pepperidge Farm Ready to Bake Pastry Sheets.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (177°C).
- Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut the dough into two 4x5-inch rectangles. (Picture1).
- Gently brush each rectangle puff with oil on each side. Or spray with oil. (Picture 2).
- Place the puffs directly onto the air fryer basket (tray) - preheated. (Picture 3).
- Bake on airfry mode for 3-4 minutes until the pastry becomes puffy. (Picture 4 above).
- Remove from the air fryer and turn each rectangle puff on the other side. You may notice that the dough may still be uncooked and that’s OK. Picture 1 below.
- Using a large spoon, press firmly but gently, into the center of the puff to create a “nest” or a pocket. The pocket should be slightly lower than the outer edges of the puff pastry. (Picture 2). And make sure the base of the puff does not have any holes.
- Crack an egg and gently pour it into each pocket of the puff pastry dough, ensuring the yolk is not broken. Picture 3.
- Sprinkle the top of the egg with salt & pepper to taste. Use a dash of preferred seasoning. I sprinkled it with a pinch of Italian seasoning and a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese. Picture 3.
- Gently transfer the egg in a puff pastry into the preheated air fryer basket (tray) and cook for 6-7 minutes on air-fry mode. Check at 6 minutes how the yolk looks. If it’s set, then it’s done. If you prefer a firmer yolk, cook for 7-8 minutes, and 8-10 minutes for a hard yolk. Picture 4.
Notes
TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST AIR-FRIED EGGS IN A PUFF PASTRY
- Make large enough pockets in the pastry; this will give your egg a luxury space to spread out.
- Instead of a spoon, you can use the bottom of the mug or glass to press into the center of puff pastry to create a pocket for an egg.
- If you notice the egg whites are running over the puff pastry into the tray, that’s normal. You can remove a spoonful of the white before adding it to the puff pastry.
- If the yolk breaks, do not panic. Just cook the puff with a broken yolk and see how it comes out. Next time you could be more careful not to break the yolk.
- If you like your yolk fully cooked, my tip above would be optimal for you.
- Ensure your machine is fully preheated before making air fryer eggs in a puff pastry.
- Let cool for a minute and serve immediately to enjoy the warm runny yolk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Egg PuffCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4.5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 240mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 49mgIron: 7mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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