Easy Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs

These Easy Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs are just another way to get your day started out the easy way. All you need is 3 ingredients and an air-fryer safe pan to cook them in.

Is it easier to cook and/or better to cook scrambled eggs in the air fryer? Probably not. I think cooking them on the stove top will always be superior, but if you don’t have a stove available and want to make some eggs, this is a great alternative.

I’ve seen people take their air fryer camping with them or students might have one in their dorm room. For these times when you don’t want to or can’t use the stove, you can still make your eggs! Use your scrambled eggs to make these salmon, egg and avocado breakfast tacos.

Why You’ll Love It

• This method offers a quick and straightforward approach to ensuring your morning meal is not only wholesome but also substantial enough to kickstart your day. It’s the perfect solution for those busy mornings when every minute counts.
• Cooking eggs in the air fryer leaves you with quick and easy clean-up. Spend less time scrubbing and more time enjoying your morning.
• This recipe delivers great results every time you cook. You can rely on its consistency for a satisfying outcome with each preparation.

» Serve these with Simple Air Fryer Sausage Patties and Easy Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Just like when you make scrambled eggs on the stove, all you really need are a few basic ingredients.

• Eggs – I prefer to use large cage-free, pasture raised eggs.
• Butter
• Salt and pepper – Season as you like.

Helpful Tips

• Every air fryer cooks differently, so it’s best to check the eggs every minute after the first few times. It will take between 6 and 9 minutes to fully cook the eggs. But keep in mind that there are no hard and fast rule about cooking times for this recipe. You just have to keep watch over it.
• Don’t leave the eggs in the pot for more than 3 minutes at a time without stirring or they might burn. The first time you do this, it looks like the eggs aren’t cooking at all, but they are. Just stick with it.
• You can add shredded cheese if you want near the end of the cooking time.

How to Make Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

Place the butter in an air fryer-safe pan on 300°F(150°C) until melted, about 2 minutes.

Step 2: Mix Up the Eggs

While the butter is melting in the in air fryer, crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs together.

Step 3: Air Fry

Pour the whisked eggs into the pan in the air fryer. Continue cooking on 300°F(150°C) for about 3 minutes.

Open the air fryer and stir the eggs with a spatula.

Cook for another 3 minutes, then stir the eggs again. Continue cooking in 1 minute increments until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.

You can cook your whole breakfast in the air fryer. Try serving your scrambled eggs with sausage, hash browns, and toast.

Best Cooking Temperature

To be perfectly honest, every air fryer cooks differently, so you might have to do a little trial and error to figure out the perfect temperature you should use to cook your eggs. I cook them on 300°F(150°C) and that works best for me.

Don’t go higher than 300°F(150°C) or you might end up with rubbery eggs. It’s best to go with a lower temperature and cook them for longer, if necessary.

Pans That Are Safe to Use in the Air Fryer

Any pan that is ovenproof and will fit in your air fryer basket is safe to use. It can be glass, ceramic, metal or silicon. Just make sure that your glass dish is designed to be heated, not all glass is. Disposable aluminum foil pans are also an option.

For air fryer ovens, dark non-stick baking sheets with low sides work well. They absorb the heat and promote crisping and browning.

My air fryer has a basket so a baking sheet won’t fit. Finding pans that will fit may be trial and error. The nice things is that if it is oven-safe then give it a tray.

Variations & Add-ins

You can change up your morning eggs by adding different toppings, herbs, and cheeses. Try one of these add-ins the next time you make scrambled eggs.

• Veggies: Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomato, spinach, or green onion.
• Herbs: Basil, cilantro, Italian seasoning, or dill.
• Cheese: Feta, goat cheese, Monterey jack, pepper jack, or swiss.
• Spice: Hot sauce, Sriracha, salsa, or pico de gallo.
• Meat: Sausage, bacon, or ham.

More Air Fryer Egg Recipes

• Air Fryer Fried Eggs
• Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
• Air Fryer Egg in a Hole
• Air Fryer Egg Bites

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