Make soft boiled eggs with two-minute method - no boiling needed

Chef Sam Stern rustled up the perfect soft boiled egg made entirely in the air fryer (Image: Getty)

Eggs are the quintessential breakfast food, and it seems that even after all this time, we're still finding innovative ways to prepare them.

Bypassing the traditional saucepan of boiling water, chef Sam Stern demonstrates a groundbreaking method for achieving the perfect boiled eggs.

The culinary expert has made waves by revealing that boiled eggs needn't be confined to pots of water. Instead, they can emerge "exactly the same" from an unlikely kitchen gadget.

With the rise of the energy-efficient air fryer as a staple in British kitchens, Sam has cleverly tapped into this trend, showing off its capability to produce impeccable soft boiled eggs, reports the Mirror.

He said in recent Instagram post: "Did you know that you can cook boiled eggs in the air fryer? They come out exactly the same but just faster."

The egg takes just eight and a half minutes to 'boil' (Image: Getty Images)

The revelation has sparked a flurry of praise from food enthusiasts online, confirming the hack's popularity with comments like @emsfoodiefix's "Love an egg hack!"

Nadir wrote: "Eggceptional," while Paul commented: "Eggcelent."

Here's how you can master the art of cooking soft boiled eggs in your air fryer.

Air fryer soft boiled eggs

Method

1. Preheat your air fryer to 140C or 284F. Place the eggs into the air fryer and cook for eight and a half minutes.
2. Meanwhile, get a large bowl and fill with cold water and ice. Once the eggs are cooked, quickly place into the bowl of ice water to stop them cooking.
3. Allow them to sit there for two minutes. Peel the eggs and serve up.
4. If you’re looking for some recipe inspiration for your air fryer boiled egg, Sam suggested serving it with an English muffin, smashed avocado, chilli flakes and sesame seeds. Or serve with your favourite choice of breakfast items.

However, Sam did share some advice for home cooks. He urged people to be aware that air fryers can vary in their power level.

To make sure you get your eggs just how you want them, test one by putting an egg in the air fryer to see how it cooks.

You can increase or decrease the cooking time depending on how the results fair.