Much has already been written about cooking eggs. Everyone has a guaranteed way to cook eggs in the best or fastest way. But most recipes have one thing in common. Eggs are cooked in water on the stove in a pot. Can you think of any other way? Oh, no. Eggs of all kinds can be cooked elsewhere.

A kitchen staple

Eggs are quick, versatile and healthy to boot. It’s a food we use in the kitchen a lot. We prepare them for breakfast, a quick lunch or as a light and nutritious dinner. Although they are relatively quick to prepare, some people may not like having to wash the pan or scrub the stove after preparing them. However, this is not necessary. Eggs can also be prepared in such a way that these unpleasant activities are avoided.

Easy preparation

Hard-boiled, soft-boiled, scrambled or scrambled eggs. In fact, you can prepare eggs any way you like in one single container. You probably wouldn’t think you could prepare eggs in a deep fryer. And it’s not complicated at all. What’s more, there are many advantages to cooking them this way.

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Advantages of the fryer

No boiling water around the pot, no oil on the stove. In addition, eggs prepared in the fryer have fewer calories and contain less oil. The fryer takes care of the egg preparation itself, leaving you free to do something else. You will be pleased to know that the yolks and whites will always be evenly cooked. If you prepare hard-boiled eggs, you will also appreciate the fact that they will be easier to peel.

Tips for you

It’s a good idea to experiment with your own cooking times, as each egg is a different size. In addition, the temperature of the egg when it is put into the fryer also affects the cooking time. Thus, take the times from the recipes as more of a guideline. It is better to try preparing only one or two eggs first. In any case, it is not a good idea to overfill the basket of a hot air fryer. Do you want to fry the eggs? Then put any oven-safe container in the basket. Of course, one that will fit in the basket. A ceramic container is ideal.

Hard-boiled eggs

First, preheat the fryer to 138 degrees. It will take approximately 13 minutes to cook. Place the eggs in a cold bath before peeling. If you cook a larger number of eggs, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Soft-boiled eggs

The temperature should be the same as for hard-boiled eggs and the fryer should be preheated as well. However, you should reduce the cooking time to about 10 minutes. Again, it is advisable to soak the eggs in cold water after cooking and peel them carefully. Soft-boiled eggs have a shorter shelf life, but they will keep for two days in the fridge without any problems.

Ox eye

Fried eggs from the deep fryer are amazing. You don’t need as much oil for them, plus they won’t make a mess in the kitchen. To fry, preheat the fryer to 177 degrees and cook for about 4 minutes. After frying, use a silicone spatula to take them out.

Scrambled eggs

It sounds strange, but scrambled eggs can be prepared in a deep fryer. Ideally, use a cake tin. It is not necessary to stir constantly. It is advisable to cook for 3 minutes, stir, then 2 minutes and stir again. Then give the eggs another minute.