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Air Fryer Egg McMuffin Recipe

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This Air Fryer Egg McMuffin recipe offers a quick and delicious homemade take on the classic breakfast sandwich. Using an air fryer, you can perfectly cook eggs and bacon while toasting English muffins for a crispy, savory meal that’s ready in under 20 minutes. It’s an easy and hands-off way to enjoy a satisfying breakfast sandwich with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Egg McMuffin Ingredients

  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 English muffins, split
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 2 slices cheese (such as American or cheddar)
  • Cooking spray or oil, for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for optimal cooking temperature to ensure even and rapid cooking of all components.
  2. Prepare Egg Rings: Use the top rings of two Ball Mason jar lids as molds to shape the eggs for uniform size and neatness.
  3. Prepare Air Fryer Rack: Line the air fryer rack with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, then generously spray it with cooking oil to prevent sticking of eggs and bacon.
  4. Crack Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each of the prepared jar lid rings, making sure the eggs are centered for even cooking and appearance.
  5. Arrange Bacon: Place the strips of bacon on the air fryer rack alongside the egg rings, ensuring space for even cooking.
  6. Cook Eggs and Bacon: Cook the bacon and eggs together for 5 minutes, then flip the bacon strips to crisp both sides evenly. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until eggs are set and bacon is crispy.
  7. Remove Cooked Ingredients: Remove the cooked eggs and bacon from the air fryer and set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the muffins.
  8. Toast English Muffins: Place the split English muffin halves directly into the air fryer and toast for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Assemble Sandwich: Layer a slice of cheese on each toasted muffin half, then place a cooked egg on top of the cheese, followed by a strip of crispy bacon.
  10. Finish and Serve: Gently close the muffin halves together to complete the sandwich and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Using Mason jar lids as egg rings ensures perfectly shaped eggs suited for the sandwich.
  • Line the air fryer rack with foil and spray generously to avoid sticking and simplify cleanup.
  • Flip bacon halfway during cooking for an even crisp texture.
  • You can customize cheese type based on preference, such as Swiss or pepper jack.
  • The recipe can be doubled easily by cooking in batches if your air fryer basket is small.
  • Check the egg doneness preference; you can adjust cooking time slightly for softer or firmer yolks.

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