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Creamy Ricotta and Cheesy Air Fryer Egg Toast

Close-up of creamy egg toast topped with a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg and black pepper.
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Start your day with this creamy, protein-packed egg toast featuring a ricotta spread and melted cheese, cooked perfectly in the air fryer for a quick, satisfying breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 slices thick bread (sourdough recommended)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 ounce shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with salt and pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the unbuttered side of both bread slices.
  4. Place the bread slices into the air fryer basket, butter-side down.
  5. Carefully crack the egg into the center of one slice of bread. If you prefer a runny yolk, leave it whole. If you prefer a firmer yolk, gently break and spread the yolk slightly.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the ricotta and egg mixture on both slices.
  7. Air fry for 7 to 10 minutes, checking at 7 minutes. Cook until the toast is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the egg is cooked to your liking. For a runnier yolk, aim for 7 minutes; for a firmer yolk, cook closer to 10 minutes.
  8. Carefully remove the toasts from the air fryer. Sprinkle with optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately as an open-faced sandwich or place the second slice on top.

Notes

  • For a crispier base, you can lightly toast the bread in a toaster oven for 2 minutes before adding the ricotta and egg mixture.
  • This recipe works well with other cheeses like Gruyère or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile.
  • If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake this toast at 400°F (200°C) on a baking sheet for about 10-12 minutes.

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