Air Fryer Egg Bacon Sandwich

How to Make Air Fryer Egg Bacon Sandwich

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   Step 1: Air-fry the bacon

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer in the basket without overlapping; you may need to work in a single batch depending on fryer size. Air-fry for 8–10 minutes until crisp, flipping once halfway through; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.

   For this step

   • 4 slicesstreaky bacon (smoked), slices
   
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   Step 2: Toast muffins and melt cheese

   Spread softened butter on the cut sides of the English muffins. Place muffins cut-side up in the air fryer basket, put a slice of cheddar on the bottom halves, and air-fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is melting. Remove and set aside.

   For this step

   • 2 piecesEnglish muffins, split
   • 2 slicescheddar cheese slices
   • 2 tbspunsalted butter (softened)
   
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   Step 3: Cook the eggs in the air fryer

   Lightly oil two small oven-safe ramekins or a muffin tin cup with the olive oil. Crack one egg into each cup, season with salt and pepper, and carefully place in the air fryer. Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 6–8 minutes for set whites and runny yolks (cook a minute or two longer for firmer yolks). Use a spoon to lift eggs out when done.

   For this step

   • 2 largelarge eggs
   • 1 tspextra-virgin olive oil
   • 1/4 tspkosher salt
   • a pinchfreshly ground black pepper
   
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   Step 4: Assemble and serve

   Top the cheesy muffin bottoms with two slices of bacon each, add an egg, and finish with the muffin tops. Press gently, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce or ketchup. Leftovers keep well wrapped in the fridge for a quick reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
   

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer in the basket without overlapping; you may need to work in a single batch depending on fryer size. Air-fry for 8–10 minutes until crisp, flipping once halfway through; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.
2. Spread softened butter on the cut sides of the English muffins. Place muffins cut-side up in the air fryer basket, put a slice of cheddar on the bottom halves, and air-fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is melting. Remove and set aside.
3. Lightly oil two small oven-safe ramekins or a muffin tin cup with the olive oil. Crack one egg into each cup, season with salt and pepper, and carefully place in the air fryer. Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 6–8 minutes for set whites and runny yolks (cook a minute or two longer for firmer yolks). Use a spoon to lift eggs out when done.
4. Top the cheesy muffin bottoms with two slices of bacon each, add an egg, and finish with the muffin tops. Press gently, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce or ketchup. Leftovers keep well wrapped in the fridge for a quick reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.