This Air Fryer Eggs Benedict brings the luxury of brunch right to your kitchen in just 35 minutes. With perfectly poached eggs nestled on a toasted base and draped in silky hollandaise sauce, this classic breakfast gets a modern twist using your air fryer.
At only 242 calories per serving, you’ll enjoy all the decadence without the guilt. The combination of 11g of protein and 15g of healthy fats makes this dish both satisfying and nutritious – perfect for starting your day or impressing weekend guests.
Ingredients Needed
- English Muffins: 3 pieces, best when fresh and split in half
- Canadian Bacon: 15 slices (approximately 6 ounces), perfect for layering
- Fresh Eggs: 6 large eggs, room temperature recommended
- Ramekins: For cooking the eggs
- Cooking Oil: For greasing the ramekins
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat water in a saucepan, place a glass bowl on top, and whisk sauce ingredients until it reaches 160°F/71ºC
- Cook the Eggs: Oil ramekins, place in air fryer basket at 380°F/193ºC for 5 minutes
- Prepare the Ham: Arrange bacon slices in air fryer basket, cook at 400°F/204ºC for 5 minutes
- Toast Muffins: While ham cooks, toast your English muffins until golden brown
- Assembly: Layer each muffin half with 1 oz ham, top with an egg, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley
Timing Guide
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Techniques
Making hollandaise sauce using a double boiler (the glass bowl over water method) helps prevent the eggs from scrambling. Keep whisking – it’s like a mini arm workout! The air fryer makes this recipe so much easier than traditional poaching. If you’re new to checking meat temperatures, 160°F is just right for your hollandaise – it’ll be smooth and creamy at this point.
Quick Substitutions
No Canadian bacon? Regular ham works great too! If English muffins aren’t your thing, try a toasted bagel or slice of sourdough bread. For a lighter version, use egg whites instead of whole eggs. Want to make it vegetarian? Replace the Canadian bacon with grilled tomato slices or sautéed mushrooms.
Serving Suggestions
Add some fresh color to your plate with a handful of baby arugula or watercress. A side of roasted potatoes or fresh fruit makes this a perfect weekend brunch. Love spice? Try adding a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to your hollandaise. For extra fancy points, sprinkle some paprika along with the parsley.
Storage Tips
While Eggs Benedict is best eaten right away, you can save time by making the hollandaise sauce a day ahead – just store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to use it, warm it up slowly using the same double boiler method. The English muffins can be toasted and the Canadian bacon cooked ahead too – just warm them up quickly in the air fryer before serving.
Air Fryer Eggs Benedict
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Ramekins
- Saucepan
- Glass Bowl
Ingredients
Eggs Benedict Ingredients
- 3 English muffins
- 15 slices Canadian bacon 6oz
- 6 Eggs
Instructions
- Place an inch of water in a saucepan. Place over high heat and set a glass bowl over boiling water. In the glass bowl, put the sauce ingredients in and whisk continuously until sauce thickens and temperature reaches 160°F/71ºC. Set aside.
- Place oiled Ramekins in the air fryer basket and crack one egg in each. Cook on 380°F/193ºC for 5 minutes.
- Place ham slices in the air fryer basket and cook on 400°F/204ºC for 5 minutes. While ham is cooking, toast the muffins.
- To assemble, place 1 oz of ham on a half a muffin. Top with egg and hollandaise sauce and garnish with parsley.
