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Perfect Poached Eggs Recipe
Unlock the secret to the perfect poached egg. This simple, foolproof method guides you to creating delicately firm whites and a beautifully runny, liquid-gold yolk every time. An essential technique for elevating everything from classic Eggs Benedict to simple avocado toast.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 12 min⏳ Prep: 2 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Karina Carrel📖 cafedelites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Fill a saucepan with at least 4 inches of water. Add white vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
white vinegar2 tbsp
2
Stir the simmering water to create a gentle whirlpool.
3
Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the center of the whirlpool.
4
Cook for ⏱️ 3 minutes for a runny yolk.
5
Lift the poached egg from the water with a slotted spoon, draining any excess water.
6
Repeat for the remaining eggs.
large eggs4
7
Air Fryer Method:
8
Lightly grease a small ramekin or heat safe dish with non stick cooking spray.
9
Add 2 tbsp water to each cup.
10
Preheat the Air fryer (with the cups of water in it) to 400 F/ 200°c for ⏱️ 5 minutes
11
Carefully open the air fryer so the water doesn’t spill out of the cups.
12
Crack one egg into each cup. The egg white may begin to cook as you do this due to the hot water.
13
Cook at 360 F/190°c for 6.⏱️ 30min
14
Use a spoon to gently lift it out of the cup onto your plate or onto a piece of toast.
Nutrition Facts
calories
292 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
286 mg
protein Content
25 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
744 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
11 g
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