A soft-boiled egg pairs perfectly with a slice of toast or as a dinner topping, but cooking them to perfection is easier said than done.
The texture of the white and even more so, the yolk, will make or break a delicious egg, which is why they’re so hard to master.
However, according to one food blogger, the solution lies in the appliance used to cook the eggs.
Laurie, creator of the blog Fork to Spoon claimed that the air fryer is a much better appliance for those who like slightly gooey, “jammy” eggs.
She said: “Jammy eggs are a simple, delicious breakfast dish you can make in an air fryer. It’s a great way to use excess eggs and add variety to your usual morning routine!”
How to cook jammy eggs
Start by adding up to seven eggs to a clean air fryer basket. More may fit at once in a larger fryer but it’s important not to overcrowd it.
As explained by Laurie, large, room-temperature eggs are best for this recipe as smaller ones will need less time to reach the desired texture.
She recommended cooking the eggs at 132C for just 11 minutes, then, just before they are done, fill a bowl with ice and water ready for when they’re cooked.
The most important stage of this cooking method is to transfer the eggs from the fryer, straight into the water bath.
Laurie recommended doing this “immediately”, and leaving the eggs submerged for three to five minutes before peeling the shell off.
Not only will this make the eggs easier to peel but also help achieve that perfectly soft and slightly runny core.
Laurie explained: “Start peeling from the bottom to the top, or where the cracks are located. Remove the entire shell from the egg, and return to the cold water while you finish peeling the eggs.”
There’s no need to peel the shells off when serving jammy eggs later on, only if they’re being served directly from the fryer.
Keep them in an airtight container to keep them tasting fresh for up to a week in the fridge.
When it comes to tucking in, there are so many ways to serve them, though one non-negotiable thing is a good amount of seasoning. Some of the food blogger’s favourites include hot sauce, red chilli flakes and cracked black pepper.
