Air Fryer Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Cozy air fryer baked eggs nestled in savory tomato sauce and topped with melty cheese — a quick, Spanish-style breakfast or brunch in individual ramekins. The air fryer sets the eggs gently while the cheese bubbles.
Scoop them up with crusty bread for dipping. It's comforting, protein-rich, and ready in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Fill
Brush two ramekins with a little olive oil and spoon the tomato sauce into the bottom. Season with salt and pepper.
Add eggs
Crack an egg into each ramekin over the sauce and top with grated cheese.
Air fry
Air fry at 350°F for about 8–10 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are as runny or firm as you like.
Serve
Garnish with chives and serve with crusty bread.
- Use a good tomato sauce or sofrito — it's the flavor base.
- 8 minutes for runny yolks, 10 for set.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a Spanish touch.
Frequently asked
How long do baked eggs take in the air fryer?
About 8–10 minutes at 350°F in ramekins, depending on how set you like the yolks.
Can I add other ingredients?
Yes — diced ham, chorizo, peppers or spinach all work in the sauce.
Is this like shakshuka?
Similar idea — eggs baked in a spiced tomato base — made easy in individual ramekins.

