Mastering poached eggs: Air fryer brings culinary flair
Poached eggs present quite a challenge for many people. A device recently gaining popularity comes to the rescue. A simple trick will allow you to serve breakfasts as if from the best restaurant.
It might seem that making poached eggs is simple: just create a whirlpool in a pot, drop an egg in the middle, and wait a moment. No wonder it often appears in cooking shows as a challenge for the participants. It's a test that even those who have no trouble with monkfish or frying steaks may fail.
Instead of getting frustrated once more over egg whites falling apart in the pot and resignedly frying eggs in a pan, turn to the help of an air fryer. The device, popular in recent times, is useful not only for roasting meats and frying chips.
Poached eggs from an air fryer
Poached eggs add an elegant touch to any breakfast or even lunch. Thanks to the air fryer, you can prepare them quickly and effortlessly while maintaining the delicate, runny yolk. If, until now, your eggs haven't turned out as you wanted, this popular device will solve your problems.
To make poached eggs, you need silicone moulds that can be used in an air fryer. Place them in the drawer of the device and spray or brush with a small amount of oil or olive oil, then crack an egg inside. Do this carefully to avoid damaging the yolk. Insert the drawer and turn on the device, setting it to a temperature of approximately 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the eggs for about 6 minutes. The time may vary slightly depending on the power of the device and your preference for how well-cooked the egg is.
Afterwards, simply remove the eggs from the mould and transfer them to a plate. A bit of salt, and you can enjoy the perfect poached egg.
How to serve poached eggs?
Poached eggs pair excellently with toast from white or wholegrain bread, spread with butter or avocado. You can add a pinch of salt and pepper, along with your favourite herbs like fresh dill or chives. Poached eggs also work great on a sandwich with salmon or cream cheese.
The runny yolk can envelop vegetables in a salad (e.g., with rocket and cherry tomatoes), turning into a delicate sauce. It's worth placing a poached egg on grilled vegetables, especially asparagus. They also make for a quick lunch—just add boiled potatoes and a side salad.
