Air Fryer Eggs Caramelized Onions
Flavorful air-fried eggs topped with sweet caramelized onions, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Quick to prepare, served on toast with optional avocado and hot sauce for added zest.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer for cooking onions and eggs
- 1 small oven-safe dish or silicone egg cups to cook eggs in air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- pinch of black pepper divided
- 4 large eggs
- fresh parsley or chives for garnish optional
- toasted bread or English muffins for serving optional
- avocado slices for serving optional
- hot sauce for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced onion with olive oil or butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and sugar if using.
- Spread the onions evenly in the air fryer basket or tray and air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through, until golden and soft.
- If onions brown too quickly, reduce temperature to 320°F (160°C) and extend cooking time.
- Lightly oil a small oven-safe dish or silicone egg cups, then crack 2 eggs into each.
- Season eggs with remaining salt and pepper.
- Place egg dishes in the air fryer at 320–340°F (160–170°C) and cook for 7–10 minutes depending on desired yolk doneness.
- Remove the eggs and spoon warm caramelized onions over them.
- Serve eggs topped with onions over toasted bread or English muffins, adding avocado, herbs, and hot sauce as desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd onions; thin layers caramelize best.
- Sprinkle cheese on eggs in last 2–3 minutes for a cheesy twist.
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers with onions for extra veggies.
- Serve with crispy bacon or sausage for a complete breakfast.